F0246-12 Month Chair, Department Of Computer Science

Title: F0246-12 Month Chair, Department of Computer Science

Hiring Range: Commensurate with Education & Credentials

Pay Band:

Agency: Norfolk State University

Location: Norfolk State University

Agency Website: nsu.edu

Recruitment Type: General Public - G

Job Duties

Norfolk State University seeks an individual with experience in scholarly activity and administrative responsibilities at the level of Associate Professor or Full Professor to serve as the Chair for the Department of Computer Science.

Norfolk State university is a public, urban, comprehensive University with an enrollment of 5,400 of which more than 10 percent are graduate students. Founded in 1935, the University is located in the Hampton Roads area in the city of Norfolk and is one of 15 public four-year institutions of higher education, and one of five HBCUs in the Commonwealth of Virginia. NSU has approximately 1,000 faculty and staff, five academic schools and colleges, and an annual operating budget in excess of $190 million.

Responsibilities include:

1.Curriculum oversight, program review, and program assessment, including, but not limited to, development,implementation and evaluation of philosophy and objectives of the computer science education program.

2.Faculty and staff workload assignment, to include, but not limited to, academic advising, teaching schedules, and committee assignments.

3.Course management, including editing and preparing the course schedules.

4.Budget development and management in accordance with the University's Strategic Plan and as set forth by Office of Planning and Budget.

5.Maintenance of the personnel records of faculty and staff.

6.Evaluation of academic and professional faculty and departmental staff.

7.Oversight of departmental committees.

8.Report preparation and submission.

9.Compliance with accreditation standards and University, state, and federal regulations.

10. Departmental compliance with University policies and procedures.

11. Identification of program outcomes, in conjunction with departmental faculty, and providing evidence that graduates have attained those outcomes.

12. Infusion of technology and other instructional strategies into the curriculum.

13. Collaboration with area private, public, military, and academic partners to promote opportunities for faculty and students.

14. Participation in professional development activities.

15. Develop and evaluate student admission, progression, retention, and graduation policies within the framework of the controlling institution.

16. Other duties as assigned by the Dean, College of Science, Engineering and Technology.

DIVERSITY STATEMENT

Norfolk State University is particularly interested in candidates who have experience working with students from diverse backgrounds and a demonstrated commitment to improving access to higher education for all students regardless of background. Candidates must include a diversity statement that reflects their commitment to diversity and inclusion and details their experience working in diversity initiatives and/or with students from underrepresented groups.

EEO STATEMENT

NSU is committed to providing equal employment opportunities for all persons and applicants, without regard to age, color, disability, gender, national origin, political affiliation, genetic information, race, religion, sexual orientation, sex (including pregnancy) or veteran status. NSU encourages and invites minorities, women, individuals with disabilities, and veterans to apply.

Minimum Qualifications

1.Candidate must possess an earned doctorate in Computer Science or a related field.

2.Record of scholarly achievement in teaching, research and service that merits tenure at the level of associate or full professor in Computer Science.

3.Demonstrated experience in academic program leadership showing increasing levels of responsibility.

Preferred Qualifications:

1.Three or more years experience in higher education preferred.

2.Record of scholarly achievements and teaching effectiveness.

3.Substantial experience obtaining grants and contracts.

4.Strong project management and organizational skills.

5.Excellent communication(oral, written and presentation) skills.

6.Personal research experience aligns well with the department initiatives and programs.

Special Instructions:

You will be provided a confirmation of receipt when your application and/or résumé is submitted successfully. Please refer to "Your Application" in your account to check the status of your application for this position.

Application and/or résumé for this position must be submitted electronically by 11:59 p.m. on the closing date through the Commonwealth of Virginia's Job Board/Recruitment Management System (RMS). Mailed, emailed, faxed, or hand delivered applications and/or résumés will not be accepted. Applicants who possess an Interagency Placement Screening Form (Yellow Form) or a Preferential Hiring Form (Blue Form) as issued under the Department of Human Resources Management (DHRM) Policy 1.30 Layoff (Commonwealth of Virginia Employees Only), must attach these forms when submitting their state application and/or résumé.

The decision to interview an applicant is based solely on the information received for this position from either the electronic application and/or résumé. RMS provides a confirmation of receipt when your application and/or résumé is submitted successfully. Please refer to "Your Application" in your RMS account to check the status of your application for this position.

Norfolk State University conducts background checks on all candidates identified as a finalist for employment consideration. The type of background check(s) performed are dependent upon the type of position for which you have been identified as a finalist and may include: criminal history, including sexual offender registry checks, reference checks, degree validation, DMV (driving) records, license verification, and credit report reviews.

The results of background checks are made available to University employing officials. As a finalist, you will be required to sign an Authorization to Release form. Norfolk State University utilizes Form I-9 and E-verify in the verification of eligibility for employment. Applicants must be authorized to work in the U.S. without employer sponsorship.

Contact Information:

Name: Norfolk State University

Phone: 757-823-8160

Email: Email material not accepted.

In support of the Commonwealth's commitment to inclusion, we are encouraging individuals with disabilities to apply through the Commonwealth Alternative Hiring Process. To be considered for this opportunity, applicants will need to provide their Certificate of Disability (COD) provided by a Vocational Rehabilitation Counselor within the Department for Aging & Rehabilitative Services (DARS), or the Department for the Blind & Vision Impaired (DBVI). Veterans are encouraged to answer Veteran status questions and submit their disability documentation, if applicable, to DARS/DBVI to get their Certificate of Disability.

If you need to get a Certificate of Disability, use this link: Career Pathways for Individuals with Disabilities, or call DARS at 800-552-5019, or DBVI at 800-622-2155.