Visionary CS & Engineering Department Chair (AI-Driven Growth)

University of South Carolina; Columbia (SC); On-site; USD 180,000 - 240,000; Full time

Job summary

The University of South Carolina invites applications for the position of Department Chair in the Department of Computer Science and Engineering. This leadership role seeks a vision for the future of CS and CE education and research, with a deep commitment to faculty development and student success.

The chair will lead faculty recruitment, curriculum modernization, and cross-department collaborations, and will champion AI initiatives while engaging with state and industry partners.

Qualifications

• Doctorate in CS/CE required.
• Proven leadership in academic or research setting.
• Experience in developing undergraduate and graduate curricula.
• Experience securing multidisciplinary, federally- or industry-funded research projects.
• Ability to engage diverse internal and external stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Provide visionary leadership for academic and research excellence across the department.
• Lead faculty recruitment and retention in defined focus areas.
• Oversee modernization of curricula and cross-unit course development.
• Champion multidisciplinary research initiatives with substantial funding.
• Support the university-wide AI initiative and promote collaboration across campus and state.
• Advocate for the department within university and external communities.
• Foster clear communication among faculty, students, and university leadership.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Curriculum design

Stakeholder engagement

Research funding

Education

PhD in CS/CE

Job description

The University of South Carolina invites applications for the position of Department Chair in the Department of Computer Science and Engineering. This leadership role seeks a vision for the future of CS and CE education and research, with a deep commitment to faculty development and student success.

The chair will lead faculty recruitment, curriculum modernization, and cross-department collaborations, and will champion AI initiatives while engaging with state and industry partners.