"Program Director, School of Computing and Data Science"

Job Description

Wentworth Institute of Technology’s School of Computing and Data Science is seeking a forward-thinking Program Director to lead our undergraduate and graduate programs in B.S. in Computer Science, B.S. in Cybersecurity, B.S. in Information Technology, M.S. in Applied Computer Science, and M.S. in Cybersecurity in collaboration with faculty and school leadership. Reporting to the Dean, the Program Director plays a key role in curriculum development, accreditation, program assessment, and student success.

Key Responsibilities:

• Oversee curriculum planning, assessment, and accreditation.
• Support Dean and Associate Dean in scheduling, faculty assignments, and academic standards.
• Support student advising, recruitment, and retention efforts.
• Collaborate with university offices such as Registrar, Marketing, and COOPS+CAREERS.
• Teach up to 3 courses during the academic year and 2 in summer for additional pay.
• Assist with strategic planning, budgeting, and program communications.

The ideal candidate will have strong leadership skills, experience in academic administration, and a passion for student-centered education.

Minimum Requirements:

• Doctoral degree or equivalent terminal degree in Computer Science, Cybersecurity, Information Technology, or Education with a strong quantitative or computing focus, or a closely related field.
• Exceptional candidates with an ABD (All but Dissertation) status or a relevant Master’s degree plus significant teaching or research experience will also be considered.
• 3+ years of experience in teaching, research, or programmatic contributions in academic, industry, or public sector settings.
• Comprehensive knowledge and understanding of higher education and its challenges and opportunities.
• Experience in serving students, management, and leadership.
• Record of clear research and scholarship agenda.
• Record of commitment to inclusive excellence.

Preferred Requirements:

• Preferred Education: Doctoral degree in Computer Science, Cybersecurity or Information Technology.
• Preferred Work Experience Required: 5–8 years of progressive responsibility in academic, research, or equivalent roles, including teaching, program development, or leadership. Experience in a tenure-track or teaching-intensive role is a plus but not required.
• Record of excellence in pedagogy and curriculum development.
• Record of excellence in leadership and management.
• Record of excellence in working in a collaborative environment.
• We value diverse career paths and encourage applicants from industry, government, or interdisciplinary academic backgrounds who demonstrate commitment to teaching, innovation, and student success.
• Candidates who bring experience in inclusive pedagogy, emerging technologies, or cross-disciplinary collaboration are especially encouraged to apply.

Be a part of a team shaping the future of higher education. Apply by sending a cover letter and CV to this posting.

About Wentworth & the School of Computing and Data Science:

Wentworth is an institution known as a university of opportunity with a high return on investment for its graduates. Our mission is to empower, inspire, and innovate through experiential learning and a student-centered approach to education.

The School of Computing & Data Science consists of 30+ full-time faculty that offer undergraduate majors in Computer Science, Cybersecurity, IT, Data Science, and Applied Mathematics and graduate degrees in Computer Science, Data Science, and Cybersecurity. The school has teaching and research strengths in artificial intelligence, data science, cybersecurity, high-performance computing, mobile/web application development, stochastic processes, dynamical systems, financial math and modeling. In addition, members of the school have close collaborative relationships with faculty in sciences, humanities, and electrical and computer engineering, among others.

Our faculty comprises individuals from wide-ranging backgrounds and experiences, where collaboration is highly encouraged and supported, and our School has no department boundaries. Another point of pride is that our faculty members include those with significant industrial, consulting, entrepreneurial, and project management experience.

Inclusive Excellence at Wentworth

Inclusive Excellence is one of the four pillars of the Strategic Plan. Actively and intentionally cultivating a diverse and culturally competent institution where each member has the opportunity and support to reach their full potential and make contributions to our campus community and beyond is Inclusive Excellence at Wentworth.

To find out more about the Wentworth’s commitment to Inclusive Excellence, please visit the website https://wit.edu/about/inclusive-excellence.

All applicants have the right to accessibility support and accommodations. To request accessibility support or accommodations, contact the Executive Director of Equity and Compliance, Catlin Wells, at wellsc1@wit.edu.