Head of the Department of Computer Sciences

 

About Western Balkans University 

Western Balkans University (WBU) is a higher education institution based in Tirana, Albania, with a particular focus on Medicine, Medical Sciences, Technology, Economics, and Innovation.
The University is committed to advancing academic excellence, scientific research, and innovation, in full alignment with national legislation and international higher education standards.
 
Vision: To have a transformative impact on society through continuous innovation in research, education, and entrepreneurship. 

Mission: To provide a transformative educational experience by equipping students with advanced disciplinary knowledge, leadership competencies, effective communication skills, and a strong commitment to personal and professional development. 

 

Western Balkans University invites applications for the position of Head of the Department of Computer Sciences within the Faculty of Economics, Technology and Innovation. 

 

The Head of Department is a key academic authority within the Faculty, responsible for the leadership, organization, and continuous development of the Department’s teaching and research activities, in accordance with the University Statute and the institutional regulatory framework. 

 

In this capacity, the role combines academic, managerial, and strategic responsibilities, ensuring the effective functioning of the Department as a core unit of the Faculty, as well as the quality, relevance, and sustainability of its study programmes. 

The Department offers undergraduate and graduate programmes in Computer Science and Artificial Intelligence, Software Engineering, and Cyber Security. The Head of Department is expected to provide strategic and operational direction, ensuring that academic programmes are continuously aligned with technological developments, labour market demands, and quality assurance standards, while contributing to the broader institutional development of the University. 

 

Duties and Responsibilities 

Academic and Institutional Leadership 

·         Leading, coordinating, and supervising the academic and research activities of the Department in line with the University Statute and institutional policies; 

·         Ensuring the effective functioning and continuous development of the Department as a basic unit of teaching and scientific research; 

·         Representing the Department within the Faculty and University governance structures; 

·         Reporting regularly to the Dean on academic, research, and administrative matters; 

Teaching and Study Programmes 

·         Ensuring the quality, organization, and delivery of teaching across all study programs; 

·         Coordinating the design, development, review, and continuous improvement of curricula and course syllabi; 

·         Proposing the establishment, revision, or closure of study programs in accordance with institutional procedures; 

·         Contributing to the definition of admission criteria, student quotas, and academic standards; 

·         Ensuring alignment of study programs with accreditation requirements and labor market needs; 

Research and Academic Development 

·         Promoting, coordinating, and advancing scientific research activities within the Department; 

·         Supporting the development of research projects, academic partnerships, and interdisciplinary collaboration; 

·         Contributing to the advancement of the Department’s research profile and academic output; 

Staff Management and Coordination 

·         Allocating and supervising academic workload based on staff expertise and institutional priorities; 

·         Participating in recruitment processes and proposing staffing needs; 

·         Monitoring and evaluating academic staff performance; 

·         Fostering a collaborative and high-performing academic environment; 

Quality Assurance and Compliance 

·         Ensuring compliance with the University Statute and applicable legislation; 

·         Contributing to internal quality assurance processes; 

·         Supporting institutional mechanisms for quality monitoring and programs evaluation; 

·         Maintaining and promoting high standards of academic integrity and ethics; 

Education and Qualifications 

·         PhD in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, or a closely related field; 

·         Academic title of Professor or Associate Professor is preferred; 

·         Minimum of 10 years of academic experience; 

·         Experience in academic leadership and curriculum development; 

·         Strong knowledge of current developments in Computer Science; 

·         Strong leadership, organizational, and communication skills; 

·         Native or proficient level of English; 

 

Application Procedure 

Candidates are invited to submit the following documents to [email protected]:

 
-          Application through the application form on the website of the Western Balkans University (https://forms.gle/QTePdKM86PVvxR316)
 
-          Curriculum Vitae (Europass format)