Connectionists: JOB: Head of Department of Computer Science, University of Surrey

[Mark Plumbley]

Dear All, (with apologies for crossposting)
This opportunity for a new Head of Department may be of interest to some people on this list.
I would particularly like to encourage applications from women, disabled and Black, Asian and minority ethnic candidates, since these groups are currently underrepresented at this level in our area. Please forward to anyone who you think may be interested.
Many thanks, Mark

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Head of Department of Computer Science, University of Surrey

Location: Guildford, UK
Closing date: 22 February 2022

The University of Surrey seeks applications from exceptional leaders for the post of Head of Department of Computer Science. This is an exciting opportunity to lead a growing Department, developing and implementing its future strategy, further enhancing its research profile, and ensuring students at all levels receive an outstanding experience. The new Head will bring experience, drive and aspirational leadership to support the members of the Department to achieve the highest standards in research and teaching.

The Department of Computer Science has a long-standing reputation for its vibrant and supportive teaching and research environment. We have a growing complement of around 30 academic staff, and a current profile of 400+ undergraduate students, 100+ Masters students, and 40+ PhD students. Our Computer Science BSc and Computing and Information Technology BSc programmes have been running successfully for many years and continue to attract strong students. The Department offers Information Security MSc and Data Science MSc programmes with healthy student numbers.

The Department is home to Surrey Centre for Cyber Security, which has world-leading research expertise in applied cryptography, trusted computing, secure systems, privacy and authentication, secure communications, blockchain and distributed ledger technologies, and security verification. The Distributed and Networked Systems group is internationally recognised for its work in consensus protocols, distributed trust and coordination, fault-tolerance, edge and cloud computing, networks in space, web tracking and privacy, and online harms. The Nature Inspired Computing and Engineering (NICE) group specialises in machine learning, trustworthy AI, optimisation, systems biology, and image processing, and is a key partner in the new Surrey Institute for People-Centred AI.  As part of the School of Computer Science and Electronic Engineering, we also have strong links with other Research Centres in the School, including the Centre for Vision Speech and Signal Processing, the Institute for Communication Systems, and the Surrey Space Centre.

The successful candidate will bring broad-based experience of visible and inclusive senior leadership, as well as effective management of people and resources. They will demonstrate outstanding achievements in teaching and research, with international recognition in their academic field.

The University and the Department specifically are committed to building a culturally diverse organisation, and the Department was awarded a Bronze Athena SWAN award.
Applications are strongly encouraged from female and minority candidates.

Applicants are welcome to contact Prof Mark Plumbley, Head of School of Computer Science and Electronic Engineering (m.plumbley at surrey.ac.uk) for further information or to discuss the post.

For more information and to apply, visit: https://jobs.surrey.ac.uk/083821

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Prof Mark D Plumbley
Head of School of Computer Science and Electronic Engineering
Email: Head-of-School-CSEE at surrey.ac.uk

Professor of Signal Processing
University of Surrey, Guildford, Surrey, GU2 7XH, UK
Email: m.plumbley at surrey.ac.uk

PA: Kelly Green
Email: k.d.green at surrey.ac.uk
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