Dean of the Cornell Ann S. Bowers College of Computing and Information Science

Cornell University seeks a visionary leader with proven strategic and collaborative skills to serve as the next dean of the Cornell Ann S. Bowers College of Computing and Information Science ("Cornell Bowers"). This individual will have the opportunity to lead a vibrant and growing unit that brings a human lens to tech and is a leader and model of innovation, invention, social impact, and world-class scholarship and education. The dean will join Cornell Bowers at an exciting time, building on the college's impressive trajectory.

Cornell Bowers started as a bold experiment that united the creation of new technology with a deeper understanding of the interplay of technology with humanity. Cornell recognized that the Information Age was transforming society and saw the potential to guide and amplify that change through the creation of the Faculty of Computing and Information Science (Cornell CIS) in 1999. This revolutionary approach still propels the college today.

A transformative gift from Ann S. Bowers '59 named the college in 2020 and launched a new era of computing, information, and statistics and data science at Cornell. Through its world-leading Computer Science, Information Science, and Statistics and Data Science programs, the college has emerged as a global force for collaboration across disciplines-creatively and thoughtfully exploring technology's potential and impact.Empowered by Ann Bowers' investment, the college is pursuing a strategy that will expand Cornell Bowers' impact on higher education, technology, and society, including ongoing faculty growth and a nearly completed four-story, 135,000-square-foot building that will more than double the college's footprint and support the college's innovative and cross-disciplinary research and teaching.

Reporting to the provost, the dean will serve as the chief academic officer of Cornell Bowers and set a strategic vision for the college. The successful candidate will be a distinguished scholar with a passion for innovation in research and education, a strong commitment to social impact, and a demonstrated ability to lead cross-campus and cross-disciplinary initiatives, leveraging Cornell's collaborative culture to deepen partnerships across the university and beyond.

How to Apply: Cornell has retained Isaacson, Miller, a national search firm, to assist with this recruitment. Inquiries, nominations, referrals, and CVs with cover letters should be sent via the Isaacson, Miller website: https://www.imsearch.com/open-searches/cornell-university-ann-s-bowers-college-computing-and-information-science/dean.

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Pay Range:

Pay Ranges:

The hiring rate of pay for the successful candidate will be determined considering the following criteria:

• Prior relevant work or industry experience.
• Education level to the extent education is relevant to the position.
• Academic Discipline
• Unique applicable skills.

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Diversity and Inclusion are a part of Cornell University's heritage. We are a recognized employer and educator valuing AA/EEO, and we do not tolerate discrimination based on any protected characteristic, including race, ethnic or national origin, citizenship and immigration status, color, sex/gender, pregnancy or pregnancy-related conditions, age, creed, religion, actual or perceived disability (including persons associated with such a person), arrest and/or conviction record, military or veteran status, sexual orientation, gender expression and/or identity, an individual's genetic information, domestic violence victim status, familial status, marital status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local law. We also recognize a lawful preference in employment practices for Native Americans living on or near Indian reservations in accordance with applicable law.

Cornell University embraces diversity and seeks candidates who will contribute to a climate that supports students, faculty, and staff to all identities and backgrounds. We encourage individuals from underrepresented and/or marginalized identities to apply.