Department Head of Human-Centered Computing and Social Informatics
Penn State University
About this role
Penn State’s College of Information Sciences and Technology is hiring a Department Head for the Human-Centered Computing and Social Informatics department at the University Park campus, starting July 2026. This is a tenured academic administrator appointment at the full rank of Professor, providing strategic leadership for a newly established department within a three-department college structure. The role operates within an interdisciplinary college environment spanning undergraduate and graduate programs and research collaboration across university, industry, and government partners.
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About Penn State University
psu.eduPenn State (The Pennsylvania State University) is a top-ranked, public land‑grant research university founded in 1855 with a multi-campus system led by its flagship at University Park. It provides undergraduate, graduate, professional, and online degree programs across a wide range of disciplines while supporting extensive research, extension, and public-service activities. The university is known for its large-scale research and innovation, global education initiatives, and strong industry and alumni networks. Students and partners choose Penn State for its academic breadth, research resources, and statewide and international reach.
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About Penn State University
Headquarters
San Francisco, CA
Company Size
201-500 employees
Founded
2018
Industry
Technology
Glassdoor Rating
4.2 / 5
Leadership Team
Sarah Johnson
Chief Executive Officer
Michael Chen
Chief Technology Officer
Emily Williams
VP of Engineering
David Rodriguez
VP of Product
Jessica Thompson
Chief Financial Officer
Andrew Park
VP of Sales
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Salary
$83k – $113k
per year
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