Department Chair - Computer Science Engineering

Job Summary

The Department of Computer Science and Engineering (CSE) at the University of South Carolina invites applications for the position of Department Chair. This is a leadership role for an individual with a strong vision for the future of computer science and engineering education and research, as well as a deep commitment to faculty development and student success.

The Molinaroli College of Engineering and Computing was named on June 6, in recognition of the significant momentum of the college in scholarship, research productivity, enrollment, timely academic programs, and faculty size. Over the past nine years, there have been over 60 TTT hires, with additional 10+ ongoing searches, the annual research awards for the college have increased from $18M to over $75M, the freshman classes have grown by more than 50% to ~1, students, an Applied AI Institute (led by the CSE department) was founded in , and a new biomedical engineering department has been formalized, focusing on the brain and significant potential overlap with AI. Recognizing this momentum, the President has allocated five of the presidential hires for the CSE department, with the first position being the department chair, to be followed with another four tenured full or associate professors. The department has access to a state-of-the-art high-performance computing facility managed by the University with a general-purpose cluster consisting of 16, CPU cores and approximately GPUs, as well as a dedicated AI cluster with 40 A / H GPUs.

The Department Chair will serve as the academic and administrative leader of the department, providing strategic direction, fostering collaboration, and supporting a vibrant community of scholars, educators, and students. The Chair will guide the department in defining and expanding areas of core strengths, promoting interdisciplinary sponsored research, and ensuring the highest standards of academic excellence.

Key Responsibilities :

Provide visionary leadership that inspires faculty, staff, and students in a shared mission of academic and research excellence, fostering a culture of collaboration, mutual support, and continuous growth. Lead the department in recruiting and retaining high-impact faculty, including four additional tenured positions in strategically defined focus area(s). Lead modernization of curricula and create timely courses (in collaboration with other units) that draw students from the whole university and beyond. Champion innovative, multidisciplinary research initiatives that leverage faculty strengths and attract substantial federal, state, and industry funding. Support and leverage the university-wide AI initiative by actively promoting multidisciplinary collaboration across the campus and throughout South Carolina to grow research and broaden the impact of the CSE department. Serve as a proactive advocate for the department within the university and the broader academic and industrial communities. Facilitate effective communication among faculty, students, and university leadership, complementing and advancing the broader mission of the College of Engineering and Computing through departmental initiatives.

Required Education and Experience A doctorate degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering or a closely related field with proven leadership experince in an academic or research setting and a track record of building collaborative high performing teams. Preferred Qualifications A doctorate degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering or a closely related field with proven leadership experince in an academic or research setting and a track record of building collaborative high performing teams. Strong interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to engage effectively with diverse internal and external stakeholders. Experience with best practices in developing undergraduate and graduate curricula. Experience in securing multidisciplinary, federally, and industry-funded research projects. Posting Detail Information Desired Start Date 08 / 16 / Job Open Date 06 / 13 / Job Close Date Open Until Filled Yes Special Instructions to Applicant Interested candidates should apply online through the USC Jobs website at

For further information, please contact the Department Chair Search Committee Dr. Jamil Khan at are advertised for a minimum of five business days on our job website. After five business days, positions can be closed at the discretion of the department at any time. This position is open until filled. This employment site is updated on a regular basis. The length of the recruitment and screening process may vary from position to position, depending upon a variety of factors. Should review of your qualifications result in a decision to pursue your candidacy, you will be contacted by phone or email.

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• Cover Letter
• Curriculum Vitae
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