University of Oklahoma
The University of Oklahoma is a Carnegie-R1 comprehensive public research university known for excellence in teaching, research, and community engagement, serving the educational, cultural, economic and health-care needs of the state, region, and nation from three campuses: the main campus in Norman, the Health Sciences Center in Oklahoma City, and the Schusterman Center in Tulsa. OU enrolls over 30,000 students and has more than 2,700 full-time faculty members.
More students than ever are choosing OU, with the last four years seeing record-breaking freshman classes. With nearly 5,600 students, the Class of 2028’s size represents a 20% increase over the last two years. The class is breaking other university records, with the highest number of first-generation college students and the most Oklahoma residents of any other incoming class.
The Role of Director, School of Computer Science
The School of Computer Science (CS), housed within the Gallogly College of Engineering (GCoE), at the University of Oklahoma (OU) invites applications for their next Director. OU seeks an accomplished leader to collaborate with faculty to advance a strong vision for elevating the School’s research and education mission and fostering collaboration within the School and across the OU campuses to meet the growing need for computational sciences in many areas. The current strategic focus areas in CS are high-performance computing, artificial intelligence/machine learning, computational biology, computer science education, computational meteorology, cybersecurity, computer networking, human-centered computing, and robotics.
The Director of Computer Science will join the School during a period of substantial growth. The Director will continue to elevate the School’s research profile, create innovative programs, and enhance the visibility of the School of Computer Science nationally and internationally. This position offers a unique opportunity to shape the future of Computer Science as a vibrant, growing school that is an integral part of the College of Engineering and the University of Oklahoma. Serving as an academic thought partner and leader, the Director will play a crucial role in mentoring junior faculty, as well as graduate and undergraduate students, taking the School’s research, ranking, and visibility to new heights and inspiring innovative program development.
The next Director of the School of Computer Science will benefit from the School’s and College’s excellent reputation while also facing a number of opportunities and challenges that call for an entrepreneurial mindset and deep experience with academic leadership.
Application and Nominations
This is a full-time position that will be performed on-site in Oklahoma. Salary commensurate with experience with a generous benefits package.
Review of candidates will begin immediately and continue until the position is filled. For full consideration, please submit (1) a cover letter describing your leadership experience, faculty mentorship and research collaboration experience and experience engaging with a variety of stakeholders, (2) your curriculum vita, and (3) a list of at least three references electronically and in confidence, at the following link: https://talent-profile.dsgco.com/search/v2/21815.
Confidential nominations or referrals should be directed to: [email protected].
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