Position Function:
Vacancy for a Department Head for the Department of Computer Science and Engineering at Mississippi State University. The Department Head is under the administrative supervision of the Dean of the Bagley College of Engineering and is responsible for the overall administration of the department.
Salary Grade: UC
For salary grade UC, these positions are "Unclassified" and salary ranges are determined by the hiring department.
Department Profile:
Department of Computer Science and Engineering at Mississippi State University. Please visit the department website at www.cse.msstate.edu.
Anticipated Appointment Date:
August 16, 2025
Tenure Track Status:
Tenured
Essential Duties and Responsibilities:
1. Provides vision and leadership for nationally recognized computing education and research programs.
2. Provides leadership and mentoring to all faculty, staff, and students.
3. Responsible for overall administration of faculty and support staff activities.
4. Responsible for recruitment of a broad community of students, faculty, and support staff.
5. Maintains and participates actively in ongoing departmental research program and seeks new areas of research funding.
6. Conducts research leading to scholarly publications.
7. Participates in fundraising activities, including solicitation of gifts for scholarships, professorships, chairs, etc.
8. Works with the Dean of the Bagley College of Engineering and university administration in establishing goals and objectives for the college, department, and in meeting the university mission of teaching, research, and service.
9. Serves as a liaison with faculty, administrators, alumni, students, and community.
10. Academic responsibilities include planning, reviewing, and updating the curriculum, academic programs, and course content.
11. Personnel responsibilities include promotion and tenure, performance evaluation, and workload management.
12. Fiscal responsibilities include preparing and overseeing departmental budget and other budgets for research funding.
Minimum Qualifications:
Applicants must have a Ph.D. in computer science, software engineering, computer engineering, or a closely related field. The successful candidate must have earned national recognition by a distinguished record of accomplishments in computer-science education and research. Demonstrated administrative experience is desired, as is teaching experience at both the undergraduate and graduate levels.
The successful candidate must qualify for the rank of professor with tenure.
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:
The successful Head will provide:
1. Vision and leadership for nationally recognized computing education and research programs,
2. Exceptional academic and administrative skills,
3. A strong commitment to faculty recruitment and development, and
4. A strong commitment to promoting diversity.
Working Conditions and Physical Effort
Work is normally performed in a typical interior/office work environment.
No or very limited exposure to physical risk.
Limited physical effort required.
Vision requirements: Ability to see information in print and/or electronically.
Instructions for Applying:
Applicants must apply online at www.msujobs.msstate.edu by submitting a cover letter outlining your experience and vision for this position, a curriculum vitae, and the names and contact information of at least three professional references.
Screening of applicants will begin June 1, 2025 and will continue until the position is filled. Inquiries and nominations should be directed to Dr. Isaac Howard, Director of Civil and Environmental Engineering and Search Committee Chair (ilhoward@cee.msstate.edu).
Equal Employment Opportunity Statement:
Mississippi State University is an equal opportunity institution. Discrimination is prohibited in university employment, programs or activities based on race, color, ethnicity, sex, pregnancy, religion, national origin, disability, age, sexual orientation, genetic information, status as a U.S. veteran, or any other status to the extent protected by applicable law. Questions about equal opportunity programs or compliance should be directed to the Office of Civil Rights Compliance, 231 Famous Maroon Band Street, P.O. 6044, Mississippi State, MS 39762, (662) 325-5839.
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