Academic Department Head

4 weeks ago


Ypsilanti, United States Eastern Michigan University Full time

Title: Academic Department Head (School of Information Security & Applied Computing)

Employee Classification: AP - Administrative Professional

Pay Grade: AP MGAD2

Division: Academic and Student Affairs

Department: ACT - AA-College of Technology

Campus Location: Main Campus

General Summary

The School of Information Security & Applied Computing (SISAC) in the GameAbove College of Engineering and Technology at Eastern Michigan University (EMU) invites applications for a School Director position. SISAC, as a designated Center of Academic Excellence in Cybersecurity Education by the National Security Agency. The school offers undergraduate degree programs in Cybersecurity and Information Technology (IT). In addition, the school offers a master’s degree in Cybersecurity and a doctoral degree in Technology with a concentration in Cybersecurity. The anticipated start date is July 1, 2024.

Principal Duties and Responsibilities

The duties and responsibilities of the successful candidates will be:

• Administering and directing the developmental, personnel, financial, and operational activities of the School in collaboration with faculty.
• Preparing and monitoring the departmental budget for personnel services, supplies, maintenance, and equipment, as well as other grants and contracts.
• Ensuring alignment of departmental goals with college and university goals.
• Providing departmental leadership in the development of new initiatives/programs and revision of existing ones.
• Evaluating faculty performance for tenure, promotion, and salary adjustment recommendations to the Dean of the College.
• Planning, developing, and scheduling departmental course offerings, advising students and supporting faculty regarding such matters as curricular requirements, transfer of courses.
• Undertaking outreach initiatives to two-year colleges for articulation agreements.
• Managing availability of classes and academic problems and/or grievances.
• Recruiting and interviewing prospective faculty.
• Advising and assisting the College Dean in program and policy development.
• Administering and managing school resources.
• Participating in local, national, and professional associations to continue academic development and promote the University.
• Establishing and maintaining public relations activities with governmental, educational, civic, and community agencies.
• Cultivating alumni and other donor connections to garner financial support for departmental projects and programs.
• Approving school listings in graduate and undergraduate catalogs,
• Consulting with department faculty at periodic staff meetings and as needed.
• Administering collective bargaining master agreements,
• Teaching a school course or equivalent during one or more semesters.
• Performing related departmental duties as required,
Providing mentorship and support to tenure track faculty in teaching, service, and research/scholarly activities.
• Building research teams to target high-valued research opportunities.

Minimum Qualifications:

The successful candidate for this position should have:

• A Ph.D. in Cybersecurity, Computer Science, Information Technology, Information Systems, or a closely related field and qualified for a tenured Associate or Full professor rank in one of the programs in SISAC.
• Experience in curriculum development and experience with leading accreditation, such as NSA CAE, ABET, or others. The candidate will lead accreditation/assessment activities.
• Experience as a director or department head for a team of cybersecurity (or related discipline) faculty for multiple years with an excellent track record and outstanding faculty testimonials.
• Experience (4-5 years) successfully leading a related program, especially in Cybersecurity, preferably at both undergraduate and graduate levels.
• Experience in hiring, evaluating, and mentoring full-time and part-time faculty.
• Experience in supporting undergraduate and graduate programs in related fields.
• Commensurate record of academic or professional accomplishments.
• Proven success in working collaboratively to advance academic programs with high interpersonal skills and professionalism.
• Demonstrated commitment to equity, diversity, and inclusion in the classroom and a commitment to cultivating a climate in the school where students, faculty, and staff from diverse backgrounds can thrive.
• Experience with modern Cybersecurity curriculum, preferably having taught Cybersecurity courses.
• Experience in recruiting and retaining Cybersecurity students.
• Experience in service at various university levels, such as college council, faculty senate, etc.
• Experience in grant submission processes, supporting faculty pursuing grants, and/or managing external funding
• Background and qualification to be a tenured professor in one of the programs in the school.
• Records of successful academic and administrative leadership in the computing field in higher education academic institutions.
• High-quality teaching records with innovative instructional materials and technologies, including course, lab, and program development.
• Records of leading high-valued research teams and programs in their research field.
• Strong background in managing personnel and resources, including leading faculty.
• Strong communication skills and awareness of principles of shared governance in a collective bargaining environment.
• Records of strong and successful student and faculty recruitment efforts.
• Outstanding references/testimonials from faculty that the candidate has managed in the past, if applicable.

 

Appointment Percentage:

100%



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