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# Department Chair - Computer Science Engineering

- **Company:** University of South Carolina
- **Location:** Richland, WA, United States
- **Contract:** Temporary contract
- **Skills:** Artificial Intelligence, Computer Engineering, Information Technology
- **Published:** June 24, 2026
- **Apply:** https://www.dice.com/job-detail/f217c323-2cd4-4a8b-9774-4e93413591bc

## About the Role

Proven leadership experience in an academic or research setting, with a track record of building collaborative, high-performing teams.
Strong interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to engage effectively with diverse internal and external stakeholders.
Experience with best practices in developing undergraduate and graduate curricula.
Experience in securing multidisciplinary, federally, and industry-funded research projects.
A doctorate in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, or a closely related field is required., * A doctorate in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, or a closely related field is required.

 * With proven leadership experience in an academic or research setting, with a track record of building collaborative, high-performing teams., Proven leadership experience in an academic or research setting, with a track record of building collaborative, high-performing teams.
Strong interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to engage effectively with diverse internal and external stakeholders.
Experience with best practices in developing undergraduate and graduate curricula.
Experience in securing multidisciplinary, federally, and industry-funded research projects.
A doctorate in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, or a closely related field is required.

Posting Detail Information

## Description

The Department Chair will serve as the academic and administrative leader of the department, providing strategic direction, fostering collaboration, and supporting a vibrant community of scholars, educators, and students. The Chair will guide the department in defining and expanding areas of core strengths, promoting interdisciplinary sponsored research, and ensuring the highest standards of academic excellence., Provide visionary leadership that inspires faculty, staff, and students in a shared mission of academic and research excellence, fostering a culture of collaboration, mutual support, and continuous growth.
Lead the department in recruiting and retaining high-impact faculty, including four additional tenured positions in strategically defined focus area(s).
Lead modernization of curricula and create timely courses (in collaboration with other units) that draw students from the whole university and beyond.
Champion innovative, multidisciplinary research initiatives that leverage faculty strengths and attract substantial federal, state, and industry funding.
Support and leverage the university-wide AI initiative by actively promoting multidisciplinary collaboration across the campus and throughout South Carolina to grow research and broaden the impact of the CSE department.
Serve as a proactive advocate for the department within the university and the broader academic and industrial communities.
Facilitate effective communication among faculty, students, and university leadership, complementing and advancing the broader mission of the College of Engineering and Computing through departmental initiatives.


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