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Assistant Professor - Computer Science

Company:
Austin Peay State University
Job Location:
Clarksville, 37044
Category:
Computer Science
Type:
Full-Time
Adjunct Position?
No

Position Summary

The Department of Computer Science and Information Technology invites applications for a tenure-track position of Assistant Professor. The position begins in January 2024 OR August 2024 (negotiable).

The University and the department are committed to building a culturally diverse faculty. Applications from women, minorities, and veterans are strongly encouraged.

Primary Duties and Responsibilities
  • Teach beginning and advanced courses in information systems, information technology, cybersecurity, computer science and participate in curriculum development for the Computer Information Systems, Computer Information Technology, or Computer Science majors;
  • Develop and teach of online courses;
  • Advise majors;
  • Participate on departmental and university committees;
  • Engage in scholarly activity as prescribed by departmental and university guidelines;
  • Possess the knowledge, talents and skills in the discipline to promote effective teaching;
  • Demonstrate respect for the diverse learning needs of students;
  • Demonstrate the ability to develop and implement curriculum objectives and course content;
  • Demand and maintain high standards and expectations for all students;
  • Implement teaching activities and a diversity of teaching techniques, procedures, and resources including application of technology;
  • Develop and implement evaluation and assessment techniques that are appropriate for each course;
  • Use multiple measures to assess student learning on a regular basis and provide frequent feedback to students relative to their performance;
  • Be available and knowledgeable and demonstrate proficiency in the practice of academic advisement of students;
  • Conduct appropriate research and scholarly or creative activity within the discipline;
  • Demonstrate the ability to interact in an effective and appropriate manner with a diverse population, including but not limited to women, minorities, and veterans.
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities
  • Teach beginning and advanced courses in information systems, information technology, cybersecurity, computer science and participate in curriculum development for the Computer Information Systems, Computer Information Technology, or Computer Science majors;
  • Develop and teach of online courses;
  • Advise majors.
Required Minimum Qualifications
  • Earned doctorate in information systems/cybersecurity/information technology/ computer science OR a closely related field; 
  • ABD will be considered if all qualifications, including successful defense of dissertation, are completed by date of hire;
  • Evidence of potential ability in academic assignment and/or scholarly and creative achievement, and/or professional contributions and activities;
  • A background search will be required of the successful applicant.
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