Head of Applied & Creative Computing About the Company Progressive public land-grant research university IndustryHigher Education TypeEducational Institution Founded1869 Employees10,001+ Categories AcademicsAgricultureAstronautsAthleticsBoilermakersBoilersCollegeColleges & UniversitiesEducationEmploymentEngineeringHealth SciencesHigher EducationIndianaInnovationLiberal ArtsLibrariesMackey ArenaNobel PrizeProfessorsPurdue UniversityReal-worldResearchRoss-Ade StadiumTechnologyUnited StatesUniversityWest LafayetteWorld Food Prize About the Role The Company is seeking a Head for its School of Applied and Creative Computing. The successful candidate will be a visionary leader with a strong background in academic excellence, particularly in the fields of computing, design, and applied technology. Responsibilities include overseeing the school's administrative, budgetary, and personnel decisions, as well as leading and mentoring faculty to foster a culture of learning, discovery, and engagement. The role demands a thought leader with a PhD in a computing or related field, a proven track record of scholarly achievement, and the ability to build and maintain effective, collaborative teams. The Head will also be responsible for maintaining strong industry relationships and ensuring that the school's programs are continuously updated to meet the needs of the evolving technological landscape. Applicants for the Head position at the School of Applied and Creative Computing should be committed to student learning at the collegiate level and have a background that demonstrates interaction with diverse internal and external constituents. The ideal candidate will have a multidisciplinary approach to education, preparing students to tackle real-world challenges at the intersection of computing, design, and applied technology. A strong emphasis is placed on immersive learning environments, state-of-the-art labs, and hands-on projects. The Head will be expected to support and promote applied research, as well as collaboration with industry partners, to ensure that graduates are well-equipped to lead and innovate in the future of computing and media. Hiring Manager TitleDean Travel PercentLess than 10% Functions Education/Academic Administration