Title: Academic Department Head (School of Information Security & Applied Computing) Employee Classification: AP - Administrative Professional Pay Grade: AP MGAD2 Division: Academic and Student Affairs Department: ACT - AA-College of Technology Campus Location: Main Campus General Summary The School of Information Security & Applied Computing (SISAC) in the GameAbove College of Engineering and Technology at Eastern Michigan University (EMU) invites applications for a School Director position. SISAC, as a designated Center of Academic Excellence in Cybersecurity Education by the National Security Agency. The school offers undergraduate degree programs in Cybersecurity and Information Technology (IT). In addition, the school offers a master's degree in Cybersecurity and a doctoral degree in Technology with a concentration in Cybersecurity. The anticipated start date is January 1, 2025. Principal Duties and Responsibilities The duties and responsibilities of the successful candidates will be: * Administering and directing the developmental, personnel, financial, and operational activities of the School in collaboration with faculty. * Preparing and monitoring the departmental budget for personnel services, supplies, maintenance, and equipment, as well as other grants and contracts. * Ensuring alignment of departmental goals with college and university goals. * Providing departmental leadership in the development of new initiatives/programs and revision of existing ones. * Evaluating faculty performance for tenure, promotion, and salary adjustment recommendations to the Dean of the College. * Planning, developing, and scheduling departmental course offerings, advising students and supporting faculty regarding such matters as curricular requirements, transfer of courses. * Undertaking outreach initiatives to two-year colleges for articulation agreements. * Managing availability of classes and academic problems and/or grievances. * Recruiting and interviewing prospective faculty. * Advising and assisting the College Dean in program and policy development. * Administering and managing school resources. * Participating in local, national, and professional associations to continue academic development and promote the University. * Establishing and maintaining public relations activities with governmental, educational, civic, and community agencies. * Cultivating alumni and other donor connections to garner financial support for departmental projects and programs. * Approving school listings in graduate and undergraduate catalogs, * Consulting with department faculty at periodic staff meetings and as needed. * Administering collective bargaining master agreements, * Teaching a school course or equivalent during one or more semesters. * Performing related departmental duties as required, Providing mentorship and support to tenure track faculty in teaching, service, and research/scholarly activities. * Building research teams to target high-valued research opportunities. Minimum Qualifications: The successful candidate for this position should have: * A Ph.D. in Cybersecurity, Computer Science, Information Technology, Information Systems, or a closely related field and qualified for a tenured Associate or Full professor rank in one of the programs in SISAC. * Experience in curriculum development and experience with leading accreditation, such as NSA CAE, ABET, or others. The candidate will lead accreditation/assessment activities. * Experience as a director or department head for a team of cybersecurity (or related discipline) faculty for multiple years with an excellent track record and outstanding faculty testimonials. * Experience (4-5 years) successfully leading a related program, especially in Cybersecurity, preferably at both undergraduate and graduate levels. * Experience in hiring, evaluating, and mentoring full-time and part-time faculty. * Experience in supporting undergraduate and graduate programs in related fields. * Commensurate record of academic or professional accomplishments. * Proven success in working collaboratively to advance academic programs with high interpersonal skills and professionalism. * Demonstrated commitment to equity, diversity, and inclusion in the classroom and a commitment to cultivating a climate in the school where students, faculty, and staff from diverse backgrounds can thrive. * Experience with modern Cybersecurity curriculum, preferably having taught Cybersecurity courses. * Experience in recruiting and retaining Cybersecurity students. * Experience in service at various university levels, such as college council, faculty senate, etc. * Experience in grant submission processes, supporting faculty pursuing grants, and/or managing external funding * Background and qualification to be a tenured professor in one of the programs in the school. * Records of successful academic and administrative leadership in the computing field in higher education academic institutions. * High-quality teaching records with innovative instructional materials and technologies, including course, lab, and program development. * Records of leading high-valued research teams and programs in their research field. * Strong background in managing personnel and resources, including leading faculty. * Strong communication skills and awareness of principles of shared governance in a collective bargaining environment. * Records of strong and successful student and faculty recruitment efforts. * Outstanding references/testimonials from faculty that the candidate has managed in the past, if applicable. Special Instructions: Applicants should submit a cover letter outlining their related experience for the position and a detailed curriculum vitae. Review of applications will begin on September 30, 2024 and continue until the position is filled. Appointment Percentage: 100%