Department Head – Department of Computer Information Technology & Graphics – Hammond, IN – School of Technology-0900638

Job Description

Purdue University Calumet invites applications and nominations for a senior scholar and educator for the position of Department Head of Computer Information Technology and Graphics.  The department has 9 faculty members with degree programs in two areas:  Computer Information Technology and Computer Graphics Technology.  The department currently has approximately 375 undergraduate students and 30 graduate students.

The Department Head will represent the department effectively at all levels of the university and provide the leadership necessary to achieve the department’s teaching, research, and service missions and advance Purdue University Calumet’s 2009-2012 strategic initiatives.  Administrative duties for this 12-month position include budget and personnel management; curriculum and program development; recruitment of faculty, faculty promotion and tenure, and development; student recruitment, retention; external development efforts and outreach activities.

Qualifications

Masters Degree required.  An earned Ph.D. degree is preferred.  The degrees should be in one of the above two areas, or in a closely related field.  A notable record of teaching, professional service, and scholarship commensurate with the rank of a full professor are required.  One or more years of academic administrative experience at the university level is also required.  The appointment will be made at the level of full professor with tenure.

Screening of applicants will begin September 1, 2009 and continue until position is filled.  This position will start on July 1, 2010.  Application materials must include a letter of application, a curriculum vita, a summary of teaching and research accomplishments, and the names and contact information for three references.  Official transcripts will be required before appointment. 

To apply please visit www.calumet.purdue.edu/hr/employment.  Click on “Faculty positions” then on Department Head – Department of Computer Information Technology & Graphics.

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