Department Chair, Computer Systems Engineering Technology

Position Summary
Oregon Institute of Technology (Oregon Tech) the states only public polytechnic university invites nominations and applications for the position of Department Chair Computer Systems Engineering Technology ( CSET ) within the College of Engineering Technology and Management ( ETM ) . This is an exceptional opportunity to lead a cornerstone department at the intersection of technology innovation and applied learning. As Oregons Polytechnic University Oregon Tech prepares graduates who excel where theory meets practice. The College of Engineering Technology and Management embodies that mission through hands-on industry-integrated education. ETM serves more than 1400 students across campuses in Klamath Falls and Portland-Metro achieving a 96% placement rate and one of the universitys highest retention levels. The College continues to grow in enrollment research and partnerships expanding opportunities for applied discovery across the Pacific Northwest. Within this environment the Computer Systems Engineering Technology Department integrates three high-demand disciplines Computer Engineering Technology Embedded Systems Engineering Technology and Software Engineering Technology through a common first-year experience that allows exploration before specialization. CSET graduates learn to design and optimize the hardware and software that define modern life from embedded systems and consumer electronics to enterprise software. Oregon Tech alumni join leading companies such as Intel Microsoft Amazon Google and Boeing. CSET is entering an exciting new era. The next Chair will guide the department in modernizing curricula expanding partnerships and positioning Oregon Tech as a regional leader in computing innovation. Current initiatives include advancing assessment and program quality in preparation for the 202627 ABET - ETAC accreditation review and enhancing laboratory and experiential learning resources through industry collaboration. The Chair will have the opportunity to shape growth across two campuses mentor and recruit faculty and deepen connections with industry partners to support student success and applied research. The ideal candidate will be a collaborative student-centered academic leader who brings technical credibility an entrepreneurial mindset and the ability to translate vision into measurable results. The successful candidate will join a college distinguished by its collegial culture hands-on pedagogy growing research opportunities and a commitment to advancing technologies that improve the human condition. At Oregon Tech the opportunity of place and purpose is tangible an environment where learning is applied discovery drives innovation and leadership carries meaning. For the next Chair of Computer Systems Engineering Technology it represents the chance to lead a flagship department at the heart of Oregons Polytechnic University where technology creativity and collaboration transform both individuals and communities. To view the full position prospectus link here: Equity & Inclusion Oregon Tech strongly recognizes and believes that a diverse and inclusive academic environment fosters mutual understanding interpersonal and individual respect cultural awareness harmony and creativity while providing necessary role models for all students. Our commitment to a diverse and inclusive university requires that no person experience discrimination on the basis of race ethnicity gender religion national origin sexual orientation gender identification and expression or any other protected personal characteristic. We encourage applications from members of historically underrepresented racial and ethnic groups women individuals with disabilities veterans LGBTQ community members and others who actively demonstrate a commitment to diversity and inclusion.

Preferred Qualifications
Preferred Qualifications Experience with ABET - ETAC accreditation and continuous improvement processes. Evidence of success in curriculum modernization. Demonstrated ability to recruit mentor and retain faculty and to lead multi-site or hybrid programs. Experience building industry partnerships and fostering project-based or experiential learning. History of externally funded projects or applied research initiatives.