Seattle University seeks a highly collaborative tenure-eligible full professor to serve the Department of Computer Science as the Department Chair/Amazon Endowed Chair in the College of Science & Engineering to begin July 1, 2024. The Chair will shepherd the department through a time of continuing student interest and enrollment growth, ensuring that students have an enriching educational experience in the classroom, impactful engagements with local and regionally located global industries, and meaningful advising and research project relationships with faculty.
The Department Chair balances a broad range of administrative and leadership responsibilities. Overseeing the implementation of a strategic vision for CS, the Chair is also responsible for all aspects of faculty hiring and evaluation, curricular planning and scheduling, departmental operations and budgeting, support for teaching, research, and service activities, partnerships across the school, university, and regional industries, and attracting and retaining excellent students from a diverse range of backgrounds. Leading a faculty of twelve tenured and tenure track faculty, twelve teaching faculty, several adjunct faculty, and four full time staff, the Chair fosters strong community and collaboration within the department. The Department Chair will support the recruitment, development, and retention of talented faculty and students, oversee curricular planning, support faculty scholarship and teaching, envision the strategic role of computer science in the rapid evolution of computing, and advocate for, manage, and allocate resources to meet the demands of computing education today and the future. Other responsibilities include teaching and maintenance of an active program of scholarship.
The Computer Science Department offers undergraduate degrees in Computer Science, a graduate certificate in Computer Science Fundamentals, and a master's degree in Computer Science with specializations available in Data Science and Software Engineering. The department has strong relationships with many local companies, including leading technology companies.
Salary for the role is currently anticipated to range from $200,000-220,000, commensurate with experience, skills, and the qualifications required for this role. This range is inclusive of all salary, stipends, and endowment related compensation. In addition, Seattle University offers a generous employee health and benefits package. Anticipated start date is July 1, 2024.
Seattle University has provided a compensation range that represents its good faith estimate of what the University may pay for the position at the time of posting. The salary offered to the selected candidate will be determined based on factors such as the qualifications of the selected candidate, departmental budget availability, internal salary equity considerations, and available market information, and not based on a candidate’s gender or any other protected status. Your total compensation goes beyond the number on your paycheck. Seattle University provides generous leave, health plans, and retirement contributions that add to your total compensation package.
Consistent with its fundamental Jesuit values, Seattle University offers a wide range of benefits designed to care for the whole person. Choose from three different medical plans, a dental, and vision insurance programs. Protect your income with life, short & long-term disability coverage. Plan for your future with up to a 10% employer contribution for retirement benefits, comprised of a 5% nonelective employer contribution and an additional dollar-for-dollar match of your voluntary contributions up to a maximum of 5%. You may also take advantage of 100% paid tuition benefits for the employee and dependents, a subsidized transportation benefit, a wellness program with free access to an onsite fitness facility, and a wide variety of campus events. Enjoy a generous holiday schedule, including a paid Holiday break closure in December, and paid sick leave. For more information explore the Benefits website at: Benefits | Human Resources | Seattle University
A full position description of this position, including the complete list of required and preferred competencies, as well as the unique and exciting opportunities for the next Chair, and details about the Computer Science Department, the College of Science and Engineering, and Seattle University is available on the DSG website.
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The Computer Science Department at Seattle University invites applications for two tenure-track Assistant or Associate Professor positions beginning September 2024. Applicants with expertise in any area of Computer Science will be considered. Responsibilities will include teaching, maintaining active scholarship, and department and university service. Rank will be determined based on experience.
Successful candidates will be responsible for teaching and mentoring undergraduates and graduate students, maintaining an active research program; engaging in professional, university, and department service activities, and demonstrating a genuine desire to contribute to the mission of Seattle University.
The Computer Science Department offers undergraduate degrees in Computer Science, a graduate certificate in Computer Science Fundamentals, and a master’s degree in Computer Science with specializations available in Data Science and Software Engineering. The department has strong relationships with many local companies, including the leading technology companies headquartered nearby. A senior capstone project program sponsored by these companies enhances our students’ educational experiences and provides faculty with ongoing opportunities for interaction with industry.
For more information, visit Seattle University, Computer Science Department.
Requirements: Ph.D. in computer science or a closely related discipline (must be granted by September 2024); strong interest in teaching.
Submit applications through Careers at SU | Seattle University including a cover letter summarizing qualifications, curriculum vitae, statement of teaching philosophy, scholarship statement, and a statement describing how you would contribute to Seattle University’s mission, vision, and values, including diversity, equity, and inclusion. Please also include contact information for three references. Letters of reference may be solicited upon completion of application. Application review will begin December 1, 2023, with the search remaining open until the positions are filled. Inquiries may be directed to Professor Adair Dingle at dingle@seattleu.edu.
Salary Range: $100,000 to $110,000
Seattle University has provided a compensation range that represents its good faith estimate of what the University may pay for the position at the time of posting. The salary offered to the selected candidate will be determined based on factors such as the qualifications of the selected candidate, departmental budget availability, internal salary equity considerations, and available market information, and not based on a candidate’s gender or any other protected status.
Your total compensation goes beyond the number on your paycheck. Seattle University provides generous leave, health plans, and retirement contributions that add to your total compensation package.
Consistent with its fundamental Jesuit values, Seattle University offers a wide range of benefits designed to care for the whole person. Choose from three different medical plans, a dental, and vision insurance programs. Protect your income with life, short & long-term disability coverage. Plan for your future with up to a 10% employer contribution for retirement benefits, comprised of a 5% nonelective employer contribution and an additional dollar-for-dollar match of your voluntary contributions up to a maximum of 5%. You may also take advantage of 100% paid tuition benefits for the employee and dependents, a subsidized transportation benefit, a wellness program with free access to an onsite fitness facility, and a wide variety of campus events. Enjoy a generous holiday schedule, including a paid Holiday break closure in December, and paid sick leave. For more information explore the Benefits website at: Benefits | Human Resources | Seattle University
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The Computer Science Department offers undergraduate degrees in Computer Science, a graduate certificate in Computer Science Fundamentals, and a master’s degree in Computer Science with specializations available in Data Science and Software Engineering. The department has strong relationships with many local companies, including the leading technology companies headquartered nearby. A senior capstone project program sponsored by these companies enhances our students’ educational experiences and provides faculty with ongoing opportunities for interaction with industry.
For more information visit: http://www.seattleu.edu/computerscience
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