Biola University · 3 months ago
University Endowed Chair - Software Engineering, School of Science, Technology and Health
, , US
Full-time
Onsite
Director/Executive
$117K/yr - $128K/yrBiola University is seeking a University Endowed Chair for the Software Engineering program within the School of Science, Technology and Health. The role involves providing leadership in curriculum development, mentoring faculty, and enhancing academic programs in alignment with industry best practices and the university's mission.
Higher Education
Responsibilities
Work with Department Chair and faculty to advance department academic goals & priorities based on disciplinary / program trends, school mission and vision, university mission and strategic plan, and larger higher education context
Propose Software Engineering program policies in alignment with University & School vision, values, and policies
Oversee program strengthening as it relates to Software Engineering, which includes developing curriculum, assessing student learning outcomes, and implementing changes based on fundamental, current, and evolving best practices in industry and accreditation
Promote best practices in program curriculum, instruction, and digital autograding
Identify and prioritize student curricular, industry certification, internship, and career needs
Design, develop, and strengthen the Software Engineering curriculum, aligning it with modern industry best practices in areas like CI/CD, DevSecOps, Cybersecurity, AI, Cloud Computing, and Quantum Computing to ensure graduates solidify competencies for industry roles and premier graduate programs
Represent the department to the school & campus community (i.e., via attendance at school meetings, service on key university committees)
Represent the department to drive growth and community engagement by actively contributing to admissions events, alumni relations, fundraising efforts, grant applications, and industry partnerships
Commit to ongoing growth as an academic leader and industry thought leader by engaging in a variety of professional development activities, such as seeking mentorship, pursuing advanced certifications, and contributing to the professional community at conferences'
Support and uphold the Biblical Principles for the Use of AI, Data Classification Chart, and Data Handling Guide
Evaluate, assess, monitor, and prepare curriculum improvements at the Program and Course level (e.g. PLOs, CLOs, lectures, recitations, computer lab courses, internships, graduate school placements, Corporate Affiliate Program placements, Career placements)
Develop software engineering assessments and training exercises (coding interview prompts, coding interview evaluations, post-mortem case studies) to prepare students for employment and graduate school interviews
Complete required paperwork well and in a timely manner (reports, proposals, forms)
Contribute to department meeting agendas, accreditation plans, and strategic plans
Develop Directed Research and Internship curricula for School Intellectual Property development via Software Engineering
In collaboration with department faculty, teach alternate course loads that take into consideration department goals, program needs, and faculty development
On a per semester basis, teach at a minimum of 25-50% and conduct research with student mentorship at 50-75%
Serve as a mentor and model to department faculty in the areas of teaching, research, publication, presentation, exhibition and service and/or connect them to resources, conferences & networks that provide this support
Maintain productive relationships with department colleagues (including availability, communication, building community and trust, and responding to faculty needs)
Provide support to new faculty and/or adjunct faculty in their training and development, and connect them to resources in the Office of Educational Effectiveness
Coordinate with Admissions and departmental faculty for recruiting prospective students
Participate in academic advising with students one-on-one (including the support of peer advisors)
Participate in department functions for maintaining active connection to, and engagement with, alumni
Champion students in curricular and co-curricular activities (e.g. National Cyber League, AI Club, Quantitative Consulting Center, Consulting Club of Biola, AI Lab, etc.)
Faculty Duties as Prescribed in the Faculty Handbook
Qualification
Required
Serve as a thought leader of the Mathematics and Computer Science Department within SSTH and the university
Provide applied industry expertise to faculty, students and staff to strengthen the academic programs and research initiatives
Work with Department Chair and faculty to advance department academic goals & priorities based on disciplinary / program trends, school mission and vision, university mission and strategic plan, and larger higher education context
Propose Software Engineering program policies in alignment with University & School vision, values, and policies
Oversee program strengthening as it relates to Software Engineering, which includes developing curriculum, assessing student learning outcomes, and implementing changes based on fundamental, current, and evolving best practices in industry and accreditation
Promote best practices in program curriculum, instruction, and digital autograding
Identify and prioritize student curricular, industry certification, internship, and career needs
Design, develop, and strengthen the Software Engineering curriculum, aligning it with modern industry best practices in areas like CI/CD, DevSecOps, Cybersecurity, AI, Cloud Computing, and Quantum Computing
Represent the department to the school & campus community
Drive growth and community engagement by actively contributing to admissions events, alumni relations, fundraising efforts, grant applications, and industry partnerships
Commit to ongoing growth as an academic leader and industry thought leader by engaging in a variety of professional development activities
Support and uphold the Biblical Principles for the Use of AI, Data Classification Chart, and Data Handling Guide
Evaluate, assess, monitor, and prepare curriculum improvements at the Program and Course level
Develop software engineering assessments and training exercises to prepare students for employment and graduate school interviews
Complete required paperwork well and in a timely manner
Contribute to department meeting agendas, accreditation plans, and strategic plans
Develop Directed Research and Internship curricula for School Intellectual Property development via Software Engineering
Teach alternate course loads that take into consideration department goals, program needs, and faculty development
Teach at a minimum of 25-50% and conduct research with student mentorship at 50-75%
Serve as a mentor and model to department faculty in the areas of teaching, research, publication, presentation, exhibition and service
Maintain productive relationships with department colleagues
Provide support to new faculty and/or adjunct faculty in their training and development
Coordinate with Admissions and departmental faculty for recruiting prospective students
Participate in academic advising with students one-on-one
Participate in department functions for maintaining active connection to, and engagement with, alumni
Champion students in curricular and co-curricular activities
Perform Faculty Duties as Prescribed in the Faculty Handbook
Heart seeking after God (Acts 13:22)
Creative problem-solver with an ability to consider department, school, and institutional concerns in decision-making
Inspire buy-in from department faculty, staff and students
Desire to serve
Respected by peers and administration
Ability to create a great team among faculty and staff
Knowledgeable about university policies & connected to university information lines
Informed and aware of department life and activities
Diplomatic
Wise
Lead by example
Authentic, real, appropriate transparency
Collaborative; connected to colleagues outside of the department
Clear & efficient communicator
Ability to make and implement difficult decisions
Demonstrate work-life balance and reasonable boundaries
Ability to consider the context and not take things personally
Ideally tenured, but minimally at the associate professor level
Company
Biola University
Founded in 1908, Biola University is a nationally ranked Christian university in the heart of Southern California.
Founded in 2017
1001-5000 employees
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Funding
Current Stage
Late StageTotal Funding
$1.9MKey Investors
John Templeton Foundation
2019-12-02Grant· $1.9M
Leadership Team
Michael Pierce
COO / CFO
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Talent Acquisition & Onboarding Partner
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