Director, School of Computing

The University of Connecticut (UConn) invites applications for an exceptional academic leader and mentor to serve as the next Director of the School of Computing in the College of Engineering . 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 anticipated start date is August 23, 2027.

The School of Computing is a vibrant community of scholars, educators, and students dedicated to advancing innovation across the computing disciplines. The School offers four rigorous bachelor’s degrees, two master’s degrees, a Ph.D. program, and a world-class research enterprise. Over the last 5 years, the School has experienced remarkable growth in enrollment, faculty recruitment, research funding, and scholarly impact, fostering new opportunities in areas such as cybersecurity, artificial intelligence and machine learning, bioinformatics, systems and networking, and data science analytics.

More than 1,300 undergraduate students and 150 graduate students benefit from a rigorous academic environment enriched by award-winning faculty, interdisciplinary collaboration, and numerous opportunities for experiential learning and research. The School is committed to educating the next generation of computing professionals and researchers while addressing pressing societal and technological challenges.

Founded in 1881, the University of Connecticut is a Carnegie R1 public research university and Connecticut's flagship institution of higher education. As a Land Grant and Sea Grant institution and a member of the Space Grant Consortium, UConn combines a proud tradition of public service with a global reputation for excellence in teaching, research, and innovation. The University serves more than 33,000 students across its main campus in Storrs, four regional campuses, the UConn School of Law in Hartford, and UConn Health in Farmington.

Consistently ranked among the nation's leading public universities, UConn is home to approximately 10,000 faculty and staff and is experiencing unprecedented momentum. Record application volumes, significant investments in research and infrastructure, and a steadfast commitment to student success have positioned the University for continued growth and impact. Through its mission of education, discovery, and engagement, UConn advances the social, economic, cultural, and environmental well-being of Connecticut and beyond.

The Director will provide strategic leadership for the School of Computing and will be responsible for advancing its educational, research, and service missions. The successful candidate will be a visionary and collaborative leader with a distinguished record of scholarly achievement, demonstrated administrative and management experience, and a commitment to fostering excellence across all aspects of the School. The Director 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 successful candidate must possess credentials consistent with appointment as a tenured Full Professor in the College of Engineering and have a track record of leading a highly impactful, externally funded research program. They will demonstrate the ability to unite diverse perspectives, build consensus, and inspire innovation while stewarding the considerable strengths and resources of the School.

The successful candidate will receive a…