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Talladega College

Chair of Computer Science Department

Pay: Not specified

Posted: 2 weeks ago

Location: Talladega, AL (Onsite)

Last Updated: 1 week ago

Hours: Full-Time

Expires: 9/24/2026

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A Computer Science Professor teaches foundational computer science ideas, truths, and methods to students through a combination of classroom instruction, lab experience, and assignments at colleges, trade schools or other institutes. May assist or lead in the creation of the computer science curriculum to be taught. In addition to instruction, they may assist or lead in research initiatives relating to their field.

$82,429 / year median in Alabama

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Apply Now Chair of Computer Science Department Contact Name:

Talladega College Office of Human Resources Contact Email:

hr@talladega.edu Responsibilities  The Department Chair is responsible for leadership in coordinating all aspects of the academic program such as degree requirements, catalog, class scheduling and faculty teaching assignments.  Development of curriculum, creating and implementing programs.  Teaching responsibility to include innovative and engaging use of technology for in person, online or hybrid instruction.  Course scheduling that serves the needs of the program and students.  Review and revise department catalog information.  Coordinate student advising and mentoring.  Provide department reports and documentation for student and program learning outcomes.  Recruitment of students and monitoring of department academic advisement.  Recruit, interview, train, mentor, supervise and evaluate department faculty.  Oversee curriculum development and revisions.  Facilitate and encourage grants and contracts from extramural sources.  Department budget, facilities and equipment management.  Foster an atmosphere of collegiality.  Actively serve on college committees.  Meet established deadlines.  Other duties as assigned by the Dean or Provost/Vice President of Academic Affairs. Qualifications Ph.D. in Computer Science, Computer Information Systems, Cybersecurity or a closely related discipline with at least 18 graduate hours in the computer science teaching discipline and a minimum of three years of teaching experience. Demonstrated academic leadership. Successful teaching experience at the college level is preferred. Candidate with teaching expertise in all core computer science topics are sought with preference given to Programming, Algorithms and Data Structures, Computer Architecture, Networking Systems Programming, Operating Systems, Web-based Application Development and Software Engineering. Should have documented performance in teaching, scholarship and service with an ability to work independently and as a team member. A commitment to student learning with excellent communication and interpersonal skills.

Application Submission Applications must include:

1) A cover letter addressing the qualifications listed above. 2) A teaching philosophy. 3) A current curriculum vita. 4) Copies of all transcripts. 5) Names, addresses, titles, phone numbers, and e-mail addresses of at least 5 professional references.

Submit all application materials to:

hr@talladega.edu. Questions about the application process may be directed to hr@talladega.edu or tcdeans@talladega.edu.

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