Department Head

🇺🇸 Raleigh, NC

🕑 Full-Time

💰 TBD

💻 Academic Advising

🗓️ September 26th, 2025

Edtech.com's Summary

NC State University is hiring a Department Head for its Computer Science Engineering department. The role requires providing energetic and visionary leadership as a tenured Professor, overseeing academic, administrative, and budgetary functions, and fostering strategic growth in teaching, research, faculty development, and student success while representing the department within the college, university, and to external stakeholders.

Highlights

Lead the department by developing and implementing a strategic vision aligned with university goals.
Promote academic excellence, faculty development, and a culture of continuous improvement.
Foster research innovation, interdisciplinary collaboration, and secure external funding.
Oversee curriculum development, academic advising, and student engagement for student success.
Manage departmental budgets and resource allocation efficiently.
Collaborate within the College of Engineering, university, and external partners to achieve departmental goals.
Engage with industry, government agencies, alumni, and stakeholders to enhance the department’s impact.
Provide administrative oversight including personnel management, facilities, and transparent decision-making.
Require a doctoral degree in computer science or related field with credentials for appointment as tenured Professor.
Demonstrated leadership in academic and research excellence with strong communication and interpersonal skills.