Position Announcement
Department Head - Computer Science Department
James Madison University (JMU) seeks applicants for the position of Department Head of Computer Science. The CS department offers an outstanding BS program, and MS programs with concentrations in Information Security (taught entirely over the Internet) and Secure Software Systems. The university is one of the original seven Centers of Academic Excellence in Information Security Education. The Department currently has 14 full-time faculty members and several affiliated faculty members and support staff. Its strengths include a dedicated, energetic, and collegial faculty, an excellent reputation for producing highly qualified graduates, strong administrative support for innovation, and excellent facilities. JMU prizes collaboration among academic units in providing unique approaches to instruction and faculty/student research. More details about the department and its programs may be found at www.cs.jmu.edu.
The Department Head is responsible for program administration and reports to the Dean of the College of Integrated Science and Technology. Candidates should demonstrate strong administrative and interpersonal skills, a collaborative management style, a distinguished history of scholarship and teaching, and a strong record of university and/or professional service. The successful candidate will be expected to further the department's educational mission, foster recruitment and support of high quality students, and promote the department both inside and outside the university. Experience working with varied business, industry, or government partners is desired. The position is a 12-month, tenure-track faculty appointment with a negotiated teaching component and the possibility of tenure upon initial appointment given appropriate credentials. A Ph.D. in Computer Science or a related field is required.
JMU is a state-supported, comprehensive university enrolling 16,619 undergraduate and 1,136 graduate students and is located in Harrisonburg, Virginia, about 130 miles southwest of Washington, DC. The university is a nationally ranked, primarily undergraduate institution with a student-centered culture, strong support for the STEM disciplines, and a reputation for producing excellent graduates in a wide range of fields. For 16 consecutive years JMU has been ranked as the top public, master's level university in the South by the annual poll on academic quality conducted by U.S. News and World Report for its guidebook, America's Best Colleges. Please see www.jmu.edu and www.cs.jmu.edu for further information about the university and the department, or contact Dr. Polly Cushman at cushmapk@jmu.edu or 540-568-2740.
James Madison University does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, religion, gender, age, veteran status, political affiliation or disability (in compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act) with respect to employment or admissions, or in connection with its programs or activities. Inquiries or requests for reasonable accommodation may be directed to the activity coordinator, the appropriate university office, or the Office of Affirmative Action, JMU, Harrisonburg, VA 22807, (540) 568-6991.
Review of applications will begin October 15, 2009; applications will be accepted until the position is filled. To apply, submit a letter of application, vita, and contact information for three references using the university's electronic application system at joblink.jmu.edu with job posting number 0403126.
