Director of MPCS Online, Senior Instructional Professor (SIP)

About this position

The Department of Computer Science at the University of Chicago invites applications for the inaugural Director for the Online Masters Program in Computer Science (MPCS Online). This is a career-track position at the rank of Associate Senior Instructional Professor, or Senior Instructional Professor (SIP), depending on qualifications, and will hold a concurrent appointment as Director of MPCS Online. The Masters Program in Computer Science (https://masters.cs.uchicago.edu) has been a highly successful in-person MS program for over 25 years, preparing students for careers in technology through rigorous foundations and in-demand applied skills. Building on this success, the department will launch a new online program in Autumn 2027, designed to deliver the same high-quality educational experience to remote students. The Director of MPCS Online will play a central role in designing, launching, and leading this new program, with an anticipated start date ahead of the 2026–27 academic year. The Director of MPCS Online will report to the MPCS Director, and work closely with the MPCS leadership team, the Chair of the Computer Science Department and leadership in the Physical Sciences Division. This position provides a unique opportunity to design and build a new master’s program from its outset. Depending on the rank, the appointment will be for a term of up to five years, renewable with the possibility for promotion. This is a career-track position with competitive salary and benefits. This position is benefits-eligible. The University of Chicago offers a wide range of benefits programs and resources for eligible employees, including health, retirement, and paid time off. Information about the benefit offerings can be found in the Benefits Guidebook . This position is based in Chicago, IL and requires the employee to primarily work in-person on campus at the University of Chicago. Key Responsibilities • Program Development & Launch • Design the MPCS Online curric

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