The Wesley and Joy Daniels Endowed Chair in Software Engineering

OVERVIEW The role of the Endowed Chair is to serve as a thought leader of the Mathematics and Computer Science Department within SSTH and the university. The Endowed Chair will provide applied industry expertise to faculty, students and staff to strengthen the academic programs and research initiatives within the overall vision and scope of the School of Science, Technology and Health. ROLES AND RESPONSIBILITIES—In collaboration with the Associate Dean: LEADERSHIP 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