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Director of the School of Computing

Posting Details

The University of Utah, an AA/EO employer, encourages applications from women and minorities, and provides reasonable accommodation to the known disabilities of applicants and employees.The University of Utah values candidates who have experience working in settings with students from diverse backgrounds, and possess a strong or demonstrated commitment to improving access to higher education for historically underrepresented students.

Position Information

Proposed Faculty Rank Professor
Department 00062 - School of Computing
City Salt Lake City, UT
Track Tenure Track
New Position to Begin July 1, 2020
Details

The College of Engineering at the University of Utah seeks applications for the Director of the School of Computing. The University of Utah is a Carnegie Research I Institution, and the School of Computing is an exciting, highly productive unit with a 50-year history of excellence in computer science education, innovation, and research. Objective measures of research productivity put the School among the top 25 computer science departments in the nation. The School of Computing, with over 50 faculty, has a large, growing undergraduate program in computer science and computer engineering and a newly created BS degree in data science. The School offers graduate degrees in computer science and computing, with a wide range of research tracks, enrolling approximately 350 graduate students. The University has invested significantly in the School’s recent growth, and significant further resources are anticipated.

The Director of the School reports to the Dean of the College of Engineering, and is responsible for internal leadership, administration, and external representation of the School—including managing relationships with other campus entities, industry, and a range of stakeholders. The Director provides vision and leads the faculty in establishing and implementing strategic plans, and works collaboratively with faculty to implement the School’s priorities for advancing its status in research and education. The Director manages the School on a daily basis with duties that include allocating financial resources, recruiting faculty and students, evaluating faculty and staff, guiding program assessment, and managing teaching resources.

Candidates should have an excellent, proven academic/research program with international visibility, appropriate for the rank of Professor, as well as demonstrated leadership and administrative skills. Candidates will be evaluated on their academic credentials and their vision for the future of the School, as well as their previous administrative successes, experience in successful consensus-building, skills in engaging with community and campus stakeholders, and ideas/plans for broadening participation in the field of computing at all levels.

The School of Computing at the University of Utah values candidates with diverse intellectual, cultural, and ethnic backgrounds. The School is also committed to addressing life priorities and is open to providing opportunities for dual career partners.

The University of Utah is located in Salt Lake City, the hub of a large metropolitan area with excellent cultural and recreational opportunities. Utah and the stunning Salt Lake Valley are undergoing robust economic growth, with one of the Nation’s fastest-growing technology sectors, and the University of Utah is acclaimed for its successes in technology-driven startups.

Candidates should apply online at http://utah.peopleadmin.com/postings/98251

Review of applications will begin on November 15, 2019, and applications will be evaluated every week thereafter until the search is closed. Additional information about the School and our current faculty can be found at http://www.cs.utah.edu.

EEO/Diversity Information

The University of Utah is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity employer and does not discriminate based upon race, national origin, color, religion, sex, age, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression, status as a person with a disability, genetic information, or Protected Veteran status. Individuals from historically underrepresented groups, such as minorities, women, qualified persons with disabilities and protected veterans are encouraged to apply. Veterans’ preference is extended to qualified applicants, upon request and consistent with University policy and Utah state law. Upon request, reasonable accommodations in the application process will be provided to individuals with disabilities. To inquire about the University’s nondiscrimination or affirmative action policies or to request disability accommodation, please contact: Director, Office of Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action, 201 S. Presidents Circle, Rm 135, (801) 581-8365.

The University of Utah values candidates who have experience working in settings with students from diverse backgrounds, and possess a strong commitment to improving access to higher education for historically underrepresented students.

Notice

The University is a participating employer with Utah Retirement Systems (“URS”). Eligible new hires with prior URS service, may elect to enroll in URS if they make the election before they become eligible for retirement (usually the first day of work). Contact Human Resources at (801) 581-7447 for information. Individuals who previously retired and are receiving monthly retirement benefits from URS are subject to URS’ post-retirement rules and restrictions. Please contact Utah Retirement Systems at (801) 366-7770 or (800) 695-4877 or University Human Resource Management at (801) 581-7447 if you have questions regarding the post-retirement rules.

This position may require the successful completion of a criminal background check and/or drug screen and immunizations.

Special Instructions for Candidates
Open Date 09/23/2019
Close Date 05/01/2020
Open Until Filled No
Requisition Number PRN00489CF
Type Faculty

Posting Specific Questions

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Applicant Documents

Required Documents
  1. Cover Letter
  2. Curriculum Vitae
Optional Documents
  1. Appropriate discharge document (such as a DD-214 – Member Copy 4) – Veteran Only – Call 801.581.2169
  2. Addendum to the University of Utah - Veteran Only - Call 801.581.2169 after submission
  3. Teaching Statement
  4. Research Statement