Executive Director, Institute for Advanced Computing (IAC)

Job description

Virginia Tech invites nominations and applications for the position of the inaugural Executive Director of the Institute for Advanced Computing (IAC) . The Executive Director will serve as the visionary and strategic leader responsible for shaping its long-term vision, expanding its partnerships, and positioning it for national and international prominence. Reporting to the Vice President for the Greater Washington, D.C. Area, and working in close collaboration with senior university leadership and the IAC Managing Director, the Executive Director will guide the Institute’s strategic direction while enabling its operational and academic success. This is a rare opportunity for a bold, collaborative, and entrepreneurial leader to build a dynamic, interdisciplinary institute from the ground up—at the intersection of academia, government, and industry—in one of the most important tech corridors in the country. The IAC holds a distinctive mandate within Virginia Tech. In addition to advancing world‑class research, the Institute is responsible for delivering high‑quality academic programs—notably industry‑informed Master of Engineering degrees. The Executive Director serves as the chief...