The University of Connecticut has launched a search for an exceptional academic leader and mentor to serve as the next Director of the School of Computing in the College of Engineering. The anticipated start date for the position is August 23, 2027, and the posting will remain open until filled.
“This is a transformative opportunity to lead one of the University’s fastest-growing academic units and help shape the future of computing education and research at Connecticut’s flagship public research university,” the search announcement states.
The School of Computing offers four bachelor’s degrees, two master’s degrees, and a Ph.D. program, and serves more than 1,300 undergraduate and 150 graduate students. Over the last five years, the School has experienced remarkable growth in enrollment, faculty recruitment, research funding, and scholarly impact, with expanding opportunities in areas such as cybersecurity, artificial intelligence and machine learning, bioinformatics, systems and networking, and data science analytics.
The Director will provide strategic leadership for the School and will be responsible for advancing its educational, research, and service missions. The successful candidate will work closely with faculty, students, staff, alumni, industry partners, and university leadership to strengthen the School’s national prominence, expand research opportunities, recruit and retain exceptional faculty and students, and cultivate an inclusive and supportive academic environment.
The position is a full-time, 10-month, tenured appointment at the rank of Full Professor. Candidates must hold a Ph.D. in computer science, computer engineering, or a closely related discipline, possess an internationally recognized scholarly reputation, and have a track record of leading a highly impactful, externally funded research program. The hiring range is $240,000 to $260,000, and the successful candidate will receive a competitive compensation package that includes research support and laboratory space.
Applicants may apply online through UConn’s Faculty and Staff Positions, Search #499857. The application should include a cover letter, full curriculum vitae, a three-to-five-page career summary, a two-page leadership statement, and a two-to-three-page vision statement for the School of Computing. Evaluation of applicants will begin immediately. For more information about the School of Computing, visit computing.engineering.uconn.edu.
View the full position description and apply (Search #499857).