Program Director Jobs in Seattle, WA

Location: Seattle, WA Category: Administrative Faculty Job Type: Full-time Posted On: Wed Sep 9 2026 Job Description:

About the School of Technology & Computing

The School of Technology & Computing (STC) brings together technology education and real-world industry experience. Our programs are designed for working professionals and career changers who want to build practical, relevant skills and apply them directly to today's technology landscape. STC offers undergraduate and graduate programs in Artificial Intelligence, Computer Science, Data Science, and Cybersecurity, with flexible online and in-person learning options.

What sets STC apart is our strong connection to the technology industry. Our students learn from faculty who bring current professional experience into the classroom, connecting academic concepts to the tools, challenges, and practices they encounter in the real world. We also welcome students entering technology from nontraditional backgrounds, with bridge and preparatory courses that help them build the foundation they need to succeed.

We seek an innovative Program Director to lead undergraduate academic programs in Artificial Intelligence (AI), Computer Science (CS), Cybersecurity (CY), and Data Science (DS). In this pivotal leadership role, you will drive academic excellence in partnership with Seattle's thriving high-tech, maritime, healthcare, and related industries. You will spearhead the advancement of degree programs focused on AI, CS, CY, and DS, with special emphasis on Physical AI, Digital Twins, Cybersecurity in Operational Technology, and Autonomous Systems. Your work will help ensure CityU remains the top choice for students eager to tackle high-impact, real-world challenges. If you are passionate about transforming higher education through online, technology-driven innovation for lifelong learners, we encourage you to apply.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Leads the planning, organization, direction, staffing, and oversight of assigned programs, encompassing curriculum development, assessment, ongoing review, and program enhancement.
• Aligns all program elements with current accreditation standards and requirements.
• Integrates the program curriculum with the CityU academic model, emphasizing real-world application and contemporary practices.
• Supervises, mentors, and evaluates academic staff and faculty to foster professional growth and teaching excellence.
• Models, encourages, and promotes scholarly engagement in teaching and learning.
• Leads orientation, training, and ongoing coaching for departmental faculty and administrative staff.
• Ensures timely and optimal nomination and assignment of faculty to courses.
• Advocates for student learning and engagement, proactively developing students into responsible, ethical, and self-directed professionals.
• Oversees student retention and graduation/completion rates and develops proactive interventions to support at-risk students.
• Monitors the fiscal health of assigned programs, including enrollment trends, headcount, and registration data.
• Maintains oversight of both quarterly and long-term course schedules, ensuring appropriate offerings for timely degree progress.
• Where applicable, supervises internship programs, establishing, approving, and supporting quality internship sites and professional partnerships with agencies and supervisors.
• Teaches or develops three courses per year (or equivalent) within compensation, ensuring required teaching assignments are met before engaging in additional teaching.
• Stays abreast of industry trends, standards, and best practices to ensure course content remains relevant and forward-looking.
• Actively participates in assigned committees and councils.
• Continues to contribute to applied research, publish scholarly articles on technology and computing, and earn industry certifications.

Job Requirements:

Minimum Qualifications:

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below represent the knowledge, skills, and abilities required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.

• Undergraduate degree in STEM fields.
• An earned doctoral degree from an accredited institution in AI, CS, CY, DS, or a closely related discipline (Or we expect the candidate to receive their doctoral degree within 1 year)
• Demonstrated experience in higher education management and adult education, with at least three years of successful teaching?preferably in both in-person and online learning environments.
• Minimum of two years of progressively responsible experience in the technology industry.
• At least two publications in Artificial Intelligence (AI), Computer Science (CS), Cybersecurity (CY), or Data Science (DS) within the past three years.
• Proven ability to lead and manage teams in creative, innovative, virtual, and digital environments.
• Thorough understanding of the practitioner-faculty model and a strong commitment to delivering the highest quality educational experience in technology and computing.
• Ability to engage and communicate effectively with diverse students, faculty, staff, and external partners.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Demonstrated expertise in research and/or teaching in Artificial Intelligence, Physical AI, Digital Twins, Cybersecurity (Information Technology or Operational Technology), Full-stack AI Development, or AI-Powered Software Engineering.
• Two or more AI-related publications within the past three years.
• Possession of industry certifications in Artificial Intelligence, Computer Science, Cybersecurity, or Data Science.
• Experience effectively addressing student academic concerns and issues.
• Experience managing and leading virtual teams.

Additional Information:

Physical Demands:

The physical demands described here represent those that an employee must meet to perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.

• While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to sit, talk, hear, and perform repetitive motions of the hands or wrists.
• The employee is occasionally required to stand, walk, grasp or handle, stoop or bend, and reach.

Working Conditions:

The working conditions described here represent those an employee encounters while performing this job's essential functions. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.

• Work is generally performed indoors in a typical classroom/office setting or online. Maintaining an on-campus presence in Seattle at least two full days per week (Tuesdays or Thursdays during each academic quarter) is required.
• Attendance at occasional evening or weekend meetings/events may be required.
• Evening and weekend classes may be assigned.
• Travel, including overnight travel, may be required.

Salary information:

$105,000 - $115,000/year DOE

Benefits information:

We offer a comprehensive benefits package including paid holidays and paid time off; medical, dental, and vision insurance; health savings accounts (HSA/FSA); voluntary insurance; retirement benefits with employer matching; tuition benefits and other workplace perks such as flexible work schedules, anniversary programs and employee recognition programs, etc.