School of Computing and Information Science

The University of Maine School of Computing and Information Science seeks applicants for a senior faculty position as the Director of the School of Computing and Information Science, to start as early as August 1, 2017, but no later than August 1, 2018.  Having met the School’s evaluation criteria for Professor and the granting of tenure, the successful applicant will be hired as tenured faculty in the School of Computing and Information Science and be appointed to a five-year term as director (with a two-year probationary period).  Reappointment as Director is contingent on satisfactory performance and mutual agreement.The Director is the School’s chief administrative officer, reporting to the Dean of the College of Liberal Arts and Sciences.  The Director’s position offers a competitive salary, additional compensation (a stipend and a month’s summer salary) for Director responsibilities, and a reduced teaching load.

The Director is the School’s chief administrative officer.  The Director is responsible for the general conduct of the School’s affairs.  The Director leads the School on a daily basis with duties including, but not limited to, working collaboratively with faculty to set and implement the School’s priorities, advancing the School’s status in research and education, allocating financial resources, recruiting students, evaluating faculty and staff, guiding program assessment, and scheduling courses.  Outstanding academic credentials, integrity, and a vision for sustaining the School’s diverse disciplinary culture will be critical.  .

Required:

• An earned doctorate in Computer Science or a closely related field.

Preferred:

• A background in Computer Science and Spatial Informatics.
• Extensive experience as a faculty member in a multi-disciplinary unit.
• A solid research foundation commensurate with the School’s research mission.
• Current or very recent external research grant activity.
• Familiarity with the field of New Media and with STEM education.
• A documented commitment to excellent teaching.
• Superior interpersonal and communication skills.
• Evidence of effective administrative performance including progressively responsible leadership positions.

Appropriate background checks are required.

All UMS employees are required to comply with applicable policies and procedures, as well as to complete applicable workplace related screenings, and required employee trainings, such as Information Security, Safety Training, Workplace Violence, and Sexual Harassment.

The School of Computing and Information Science (https://umaine.edu/scis/) is an interdisciplinary unit encompassing Computer Science and Spatial Informatics.  It offers degrees in Computer Science (ABET-accredited BS, BA, MS, Ph.D), in Spatial Information Science and Engineering (MS, Ph.D), in Information Systems (MS), in Spatial Informatics (MS), and, entering, in New Media (BA).  The School currently has 13 full-time faculty members and enrolls approximately 200 undergraduate and 50 graduate students.

The University of Maine is the flagship campus of the University of Maine System and is the principal graduate institution in the state.  It is the state’s land, sea, and space grant university, enrolling over 11,000 students.  Numerous cultural activities, excellent public neighborhood schools, high-quality medical care, little traffic, and a reasonable cost of living make the greater Orono/Bangor area a wonderful place to live.  The University of Maine is located just 60 miles from the scenic Bar Harbor area and Acadia National Park and two hours from Portland.

To apply, materials must be submitted via “Apply For Position”.  You will need to create a profile and application and upload a cover letter directly addressing your qualifications for the position with respect to leadership, research, and teaching; a curriculum vitae; copies of graduate academic transcripts (photocopies are acceptable); and a list of at least three professional references with contact information.  You will also need to complete the affirmative action survey, the self-identification of disability form, and the self-identification of veteran status form.  Questions may be addressed to Professor Kate Beard, Director of the National Center for Geographic Information and Analysis, University of Maine, 5711 Boardman Hall, Orono, ME 04469-5711 or kate.beard@maine.edu.  Incomplete application materials cannot be considered.  Review of applications will begin April 17, 2017 and continue until the position is filled.

The University of Maine is an EEO/AA Employer.  All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, disability, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

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