Department Chair, Computer Systems Engineering Technology

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Position Type

Working Title

Working Title Department Chair, Computer Systems Engineering Technology

Classification Title

Classification Title Professor

College/Division

College/Division College of Engr, Tech & Mgmt (ETM)

Department

Hiring Unit

Work Location

Appointment FTE (%)

Appointment FTE (%) 1.00

Position Terms/Mo

Position Terms/Mo 10

Full/Part time Full Time

Annual Salary -

Position Summary

Department Summary

CSET 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. Students learn to design and optimize the hardware and software that define modern life, from embedded systems and consumer electronics to enterprise software. With high employment rates, CSET graduates join leading companies such as Intel, Microsoft, Amazon, Google, and Boeing.

Programs Offered:

• B.S. in Computer Engineering Technology
• B.S. in Embedded Systems Engineering Technology
• B.S. in Software Engineering Technology

Innovative and Impactful Initiatives:

• ABET Accreditation Preparation: Preparing for the 2026-27 ABET visit with focused improvements in assessment and continuous program enhancement.

Position Summary

Oregon Institute of Technology (Oregon Tech), the state’s 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 Oregon’s 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 1,400 students across campuses in Klamath Falls and Portland‑Metro, achieving a 96% placement rate and one of the university’s 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 2026–27 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…