Position Summary The Co-Chair partners with the Department Chair in providing academic and administrative leadership for the Computer Science Department. The Co-Chair assists in the orderly administration of the department and shares responsibility for advancing the department's mission while ensuring continuity of operations across the academic year. Working closely with the Chair, the Co-Chair provides leadership in faculty support, departmental initiatives, curriculum oversight, and strategic planning.

The position serves as a collaborative partner to the Chair and may act on behalf of the Chair when delegated or during periods of absence. The Co-Chair is also a member of the RSECS Leadership Team and contributes to school-wide initiatives that support the success of students, faculty, and staff across the Ritchie School.

Appointment

Expectations Administrative effort: Approximately 5% appointment Workload varies throughout the academic cycle based on departmental needs.

Additional Salary/Stipend: $4,500.

Essential Functions Department Administration Assist the Chair in the effective administration of the department.

Support implementation of departmental priorities and strategic initiatives.

Help ensure continuity of departmental operations throughout the academic year.

Participate in department meetings and governance activities.

Faculty

Support Assist with faculty mentoring and engagement.

Support onboarding of new faculty.

Assist with teaching assignments and workload planning as requested.

Serve as a resource for faculty regarding departmental policies and procedures.

Academic

Programs Assist with curriculum planning and continuous improvement.

Support assessment activities and accreditation-related efforts.

Participate in academic program reviews and new program initiatives.

Student

Support Promote student success and academic excellence.

Assist in addressing student concerns as appropriate.

Support recruitment and retention initiatives.

Operational

Support Assist with management of departmental resources.

Support planning for departmental events, meetings, and initiatives.

Help coordinate communications among faculty, staff, and leadership.

School

Leadership Serve as a member of the RSECS Leadership Team.

Participate in leadership meetings and school-wide planning.

Consider and advocate for the needs of all RSECS students, faculty, and staff.

Collaborate across departments on strategic initiatives.

Acting Chair Responsibilities





When requested by the Dean or Department Chair, the Co-Chair may serve as Acting

Chair during temporary absences and assume delegated decision-making authority necessary to maintain departmental operations.

Leadership Compentencies The

Co-Chair is expected to demonstrate:

Collaborative leadership Strong organizational skills Effective communication Sound judgment and discretion Commitment to shared governance Ability to work collaboratively with faculty, staff, and students Commitment to academic excellence and student success Reporting Relationship Reports to the Dean of the Ritchie School of Engineering and Computer Science and works in close collaboration with the Department Chair.

Required Qualifications Current faculty member in good standing in Computer Science.

Working

Environment Standard office environment.

Unexpected interruptions occur often and stress level is moderate to high.

Noise level is quiet to moderate.

Physical

Activities Ability to work in front of a computer for extended periods of time.

- Occasionally required to move about the office/campus. Work Schedule

Monday - Friday, 8:00 a.m.

- 4:30 p.m.

Application

Deadline For consideration, please submit your application materials by 4:00 p.m. (MST)

August 12, 2026.

Special

Instructions

Candidates must apply online through jobs.du.edu

[https://jobs.du.edu/en-us/listing/] to be considered. Only applications submitted online will be accepted.

Compensation The stipend for this role is $4,500 The University of Denver has provided a compensation range that represents its good faith estimate of what the University may pay for the position at the time of posting. The University may ultimately pay more or less than the posted compensation range. The salary offered to the selected candidate will be determined based on factors such as the qualifications of the selected candidate, departmental budget availability, internal salary equity considerations, and available market information, but not based on a candidate’s sex or any other protected status.

Advantages:

The University of Denver offers excellent benefits





[https://www.du.edu/sites/default/files/2026-02/Benefits%20Overview-Benefited%20Employees_FINAL_2.9.2026.pdf],

including medical, dental, retirement, paid time off, tuition benefit and ECO pass. The University of Denver is a private institution that empowers students who want to make a difference. Learn more about the University of Denver

[https://www.du.edu/]. Please include the following documents with your application:

- Resume

2.

Cover Letter The

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📌 Computer Science Department Co-Chair (Quinte West)
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📍 Quinte West