University of South Florida - Computer Science and Engineering - Department Chair

INSTITUTION: University of South Florida
DEPARTMENT: Computer Science and Engineering
POSITION: Department Chair
LINK: http://www.usf.edu/engineering/cse/about/chair-search.aspx
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The University of South Florida invites applications for

Department Chair

Computer Science and Engineering

The Department of Computer Science and Engineering at the University of South Florida is seeking an outstanding scholar with credentials commensurate with appointment to full professor to chair the Department. The candidate is expected to provide a vision and to work with the faculty to lead the Department to international prominence. The Chair reports to the Dean of the College of Engineering and will lead efforts to achieve the strategic goals of the Department as well as the College. These goals include increasing the number of PhD graduates, and developing cross-disciplinary, multi-institution, and industry relationships for large team research efforts. The ideal candidate has an outstanding record of both scientific accomplishments and administrative leadership, ability to recruit, mentor and retain diverse first-rate faculty, and ability to maintain a collegial and ethical environment.

The Department of Computer Science and Engineering (http://www.usf.edu/engineering/cse) at USF is on an upward path in increasing faculty and instructional staff, student enrollment and external research funding. It currently has 24 research-focused tenure-track faculty and seven full-time instructors. Among the faculty are Distinguished University Professors, ACM, IEEE, and IAPR fellows, and nine NSF CAREER awardees. Research strengths cross areas including computer vision, cybersecurity, distributed systems, VLSI Design and CAD. The Department offers three BS and MS degrees (in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, and Information Technology) and a PhD in Computer Science and Engineering.

The total enrollment is approximately 650 undergraduate students, 120 MS students, and 77 PhD students. Enrollment is growing in all programs at this time.

The University of South Florida is a high-impact, global research university dedicated to student success.

USF is a Top 50 research university among both public and private institutions nationwide in total research expenditures, according to the National Science Foundation.

Serving nearly 48,000 students, the USF System has an annual budget of $1.5 billion and an annual economic impact of $4.4 billion. USF is a member of the American Athletic Conference.

An application package should include a cover letter, curriculum vitae, statements describing research and administrative experience, and the names and contact information of professional references in a single PDF or Word document. Application materials are to be submitted online via the USF Careers website.

The job id is 8694. For direct access to the USF website for applying for this position, go to: 

http://www.usf.edu/engineering/cse/about/chair-search.aspx. Send email to chair-search@cse.usf.edu for questions. Applications will be considered starting immediately until the position is filled.

The University of South Florida is an Equal Opportunity/Equal Access/Affirmative Action Institution.

Women and minorities are strongly encouraged to apply. Dual career couples with questions about opportunities are encouraged to contact the Chair of the search committee via chair-search@cse.usf.edu