Job Description

Job Summary
The College of Science & Mathematics at the University of North Georgia invites applicants to join this dynamic department as the inaugural interim department head. The successful candidate will provide vision and leadership for the 20+ full-time faculty members in the department, and have teaching experience and research interests in computer science and/or cybersecurity. The successful candidate will demonstrate excellence in teaching, scholarship and engagement in discipline-related professional organizations, and an overall record that qualifies for a tenured, associate or full (preferred) professor rank. The start date is July 1, 2025, and the position is a 12-month appointment at 49% FTE.

Review of applications will be ongoing until the position is filled.

Responsibilities
Lead the department in continuing to build its reputation within and outside the College and the University of North Georgia as a leader in cybersecurity and other computer science areas
Oversee the development, evaluation, and revision of curricula to incorporate emerging trends (AI, cybersecurity, cloud computing, etc.)
Ensure that practices comply with university policies and align with accreditation requirements
Support faculty development and scholarship
Serve as member of the CSM Executive Team
Provide excellent teaching in CS and Cyber courses, if demand is sufficient
Guide the department in maintaining its ABET accreditation for the CS program
Guide the department in earning ABET accreditation for the Cybersecurity and the Master of Science in Computer Science programs
Work collaboratively with the UNG Institute for Cyber Operations
Continue to engage in quality scholarship within the discipline and/or engage in professional activities in the computer science and/or cybersecurity academic community


Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

Knowledge of teaching and learning practices
Knowledge of theoretical and applied concepts of computer science and/or cybersecurity
Ability to conduct and publish academic research
Ability to develop relationships with employers
Record of successfully mentoring faculty
Passion for working with students to develop their skills and expertise.
Required Qualifications
A Ph.D. in computer science, cybersecurity, or closely related field is required at the time of appointment.
Record of teaching excellence; quality research in computer science and/or cybersecurity; and engagement in disciplinary-based academic professional organizations qualifying the successful candidate for tenure and at least the rank of associate professor at time of appointment
Preferred Qualifications
Previous administrative experience in academia
Experience with ABET accreditation
Experience with writing successful grant applications
Required Documents to Attach
Resume/Curriculum Vitae, Cover Letter, and Transcripts
Contact information for three professional references