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SOUTHERN UTAH UNIVERSITY Tenure-Track Professor of Computer Science in CEDAR CITY, Utah
Tenure-Track Professor of Computer Science
The Department of Computer Science and Cybersecurity at Southern Utah University invites applications for a full-time open rank tenure-track faculty position to begin August 2024 or January 2024. The candidate must hold a Ph.D. or DSc in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or a related field. The successful candidate will have a strong commitment and ability to teach at the undergraduate and graduate level.
Although preference is given to candidates with a completed Ph.D. by the appointment start date, ABDs who will complete the Ph.D. within one year from their start date will be considered. Position includes benefits that may include relocation expenses to hired candidates for on-site employment.
This position may also, at the choice of both the candidate and the department, include an administrative appointment as the Program Director of the Masters of Computer Science program.
Incomplete applications will not be considered.
Date of first consideration: 11/23/2023
Duties and Responsibilities:
• Primary responsibilities include teaching undergraduate or graduate Computer Science and Software Development courses, use of effective teaching strategies, and curriculum development. All faculty teach courses at the undergraduate level, and we are starting a Master's program in Computer Science which may allow for teaching at the graduate level.
• Faculty are expected to provide quality educational experiences in Computer Science for majors and non-majors in a student-centered environment. Tenure-track faculty teach 24 credit hours per year (4 courses per semester). Faculty may be expected to teach in face-to-face, hybrid, or purely online modalities.
• Although we are primarily a teaching institution, tenure-track faculty do have an expectation to engage collaboratively with students and/or peers on scholarly activity that generates peer-reviewed publications.
• Faculty actively participate and collaborate with the department to enhance a robust Computer Science curriculum based upon industry standards as communicated by an Industry Advisory Board (IAB), and they participate in and support the continuance of the program accreditation within the Department.
• All faculty must fulfill service opportunities within the department, college, and university.
Education and Experience Requirements:
• Ph.D. or DSc degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or a related field within the broad scope of Computer Science.
• Commitment and ability to deliver quality teaching.
• Effective communication and ability to interact positively with faculty, staff, and students.
• Evidence of research/scholarly activity.
Documents Needed to Apply:
• Resume/Curriculum Vitae
• Cover Letter
• Statement of Teaching Philosophy
• Statement of Research Philosophy
• Unofficial Transcripts
• Contact information for at least three professional references. References will not be contacted without approval from candidate.
The CSCY department represents an array of disciplines that utilize all manner of technology to teach industry-relevant skills in computer science, programming, software engineering, information technology, and cybersecurity. The undergraduate Computer Science degree is accredited by the Computing Accreditation Commission of ABET under the General Criteria and Computer Science program criteria, and the Cybersecurity degree is designated as a National Center of Academic Excellence in Cybersecurity (NCAE-C). Additionally, we have a Master's degree in Cybersecurity and Information Assurance, and are starting a Master's degree in Compu ter Science. The department is growing and currently serves approximately 400 students.
Southern Utah University does not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, citizenship, sex (including sex discrimination and se ual harassment), sexual orientation, gender identity, age, ancestry, disability status, pregnancy, pregnancy-related conditions, genetic information, military status, veteran status, or other bases protected by applicable law in employment, treatment, admission, access to educational programs and activities, or other University benefits or services. For more information or contact information, please visit https://www.suu.edu/nondiscrimination/.
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