Associate Dean of Computing & Associate or Full Professor

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SUMMARY:

East Texas A&M University, a student-ready doctoral university classified as R2: High Research Activity by the Carnegie Classification, invites applications for a full-time, 12-month administrative appointment as Associate Dean of Computing, with a tenured faculty appointment at the rank of Associate or Full Professor.

Computing within the College of Science and Engineering (CoSE) is centered on a portfolio of high-demand academic programs, including bachelor’s degrees in Computer Science, Information Systems, and Cybersecurity, as well as a master’s degree in Artificial Intelligence. These programs serve as a foundation for workforce preparation, interdisciplinary engagement, and the continued expansion of the University’s research enterprise.

Serving as a member of the College’s senior leadership team, the Associate Dean of Computing partners with the Dean and fellow academic leaders to provide strategic leadership for computing degree programs within CoSE. In this role, the Associate Dean supports the quality, growth, and alignment of undergraduate and graduate computing programs and leads the planning, development, and implementation of the College’s first doctoral program in Computing. The Associate Dean also contributes to college-wide decision-making related to enrollment management, industry partnerships, interdisciplinary initiatives, and the advancement of East Texas A&M University’s R2 research mission.

DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES:

 Leadership & Administration

• Provides strategic leadership and oversight for all computing programs within CoSE, including undergraduate and graduate programs in Computer Science, Computer Information Systems, Cybersecurity, and Artificial Intelligence

• Serves as the primary academic and administrative leader for the Department of Computer Science.

• Works collaboratively with faculty and staff to cultivate a positive, welcoming, and high-performing culture that supports teaching, research, and service excellence

• Develops and implements an effective shared governance structure in collaboration with faculty

Faculty & Staff Development

• Mentors faculty in teaching, research, service, and professional growth, including support for grant writing, scholarly publications, community engagement, and leadership development

• Provides guidance and mentoring to faculty toward tenure, promotion, and advancement in rank

• Conducts annual performance evaluations of faculty and staff

• Supports faculty recruitment, onboarding, retention, and workload management

Academic Programs & Curriculum

• Leads the development of a proposal for a new PhD program in Computing, including curriculum design, faculty planning, and approval documentation.

• Oversees curriculum development, review, revision, and innovation across all computing programs to ensure alignment with workforce needs, emerging technologies, and disciplinary best practices

• Ensures course scheduling and instructional delivery optimize resources and support timely student progression to graduation

• Utilizes assessment data, student feedback, alumni input, and employer engagement to identify opportunities for program improvement and growth

Accreditation, Assessment & Compliance

• Oversees assessment processes and documentation for regional and programmatic accreditation, including ABET accreditation for computing programs

• Monitors graduation rates, enrollment trends, and student outcomes

• Ensures compliance with Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board (THECB), Texas A&M System, and institutional effectiveness requirements

Student Success & Engagement

• Coordinates and ensures the effectiveness of academic advising processes for all computing programs in partnership with faculty and advising staff.

• Supports student recruitment, retention, internships, experiential learning, and career placement initiatives

• Monitors and supports scholarship committees to ensure timely and full awarding of departmental scholarships

Budget, Resources & Operations

• Exercises fiduciary responsibility for all departmental operating, special, endowment, and grant accounts

• Oversees management of facilities, laboratories, computing infrastructure, equipment, and instructional resources

• Supports departmental marketing and outreach, including program websites and promotional materials

External Relations & Strategic Partnerships

• Establishes and strengthens partnerships with regional, national, and international industry, government, and nonprofit organizations

• Promotes external funding, philanthropy, alumni engagement, and workforce development initiatives

• Serves as a key liaison with employers and advisory boards to ensure program relevance and impact

College, University & System Service

• Serves as the primary liaison between computing programs and the Dean, Graduate School, Registrar, Institutional Effectiveness, and other university offices

• Supports the Dean in oversight of computing programs at the East Texas A&M Dallas Site and Texas A&M System RELLIS campus

• Serves on selected departmental, college, and university committees

• Participates fully in the academic life and mission of the department and college

MINUMUM REQUIREMENTS:

• Education: Earned doctorate in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Information Systems, Cybersecurity, Artificial Intelligence, Engineering, or a closely related field from an accredited institution

• Academic Rank: Qualifications commensurate with appointment at the rank of Associate Professor or Full Professor with tenure

• Leadership Experience: Demonstrated administrative leadership experience as a Department Head/Chair, Assistant Dean, Associate Dean, or equivalent role

• Teaching & Scholarship: Record of excellence in teaching and scholarly activity appropriate to rank

• Accreditation Experience: Demonstrated experience with successful ABET accreditation of engineering and/or computing programs

• Skills & Abilities:

o    Ability to lead complex, multidisciplinary academic units

o    Strong interpersonal, organizational, and communication skills

o    Ability to work effectively with faculty, staff, students, administrators, and external stakeholders

For appointment at the Associate Professor rank, candidates must additionally demonstrate:

• A record of high impact peer-reviewed publications and sustained scholarly productivity.

• A record of effective teaching at the undergraduate level and evidence of contribution to curriculum or program development.

• Significant service contributions (e.g., committees, program coordination, professional service) and evidence of leadership potential in program or laboratory development.

• Demonstrated experience attempting external funding as PI or Co-PI.

PREFERRED SKILLS:

• Experience overseeing multiple computing disciplines or interdisciplinary programs

• Experience building industry partnerships and workforce-aligned academic programs

• Experience with enrollment growth initiatives and strategic planning

• Work authorization in the United States (e.g., U.S. Citizen or Permanent Resident).

SUPERVISION OF OTHERS:

• Supervises departmental faculty, program directors, and staff associated with computing programs.

All positions are security-sensitive. Applicants are subject to a criminal history investigation, and employment is contingent upon the institution’s verification of credentials and/or other information required by the institution’s procedures, including the completion of the criminal history check.

Equal Opportunity/Veterans/Disability Employer.