Collegiate Assistant Professor
Job Description
The Department of Computer Science at Virginia Tech invites applicants for a collegiate assistant professor position. Higher ranks (collegiate associate or collegiate full professor) will be considered based on the applicant's qualifications. The department is in a period of rapid growth and expanding opportunity. We are seeking candidates motivated to contribute to a collegial, interdisciplinary community with a strong tradition of teaching and research. We embrace Virginia Tech's motto, Ut Prosim ("That I May Serve"): we are committed to education, research, service, and inclusivity that makes a positive difference in the lives of people, communities, and the world.
The department currently has 75 faculty members, including 60 tenured or tenure-track faculty, 16 early career awardees, and numerous recipients of faculty awards from IBM, Intel, AMD, Microsoft, Google, Facebook, and others. CS faculty members direct several interdisciplinary research centers, including the Center for Human-Computer Interaction and the Sanghani Center for Artificial Intelligence & Data Analytics. The department is home to over 1,400 undergraduate majors and over 600 graduate students and is located in the College of Engineering, whose undergraduate program ranks 13th and graduate program ranks 30th among all U.S. engineering schools (USN&WR). The Mission of the College of Engineering is to educate and inspire our students to be critical thinkers, innovators and leaders. Our core values are inclusiveness, excellence, integrity, perseverance and stewardship.
This position is located at Virginia Tech's main campus in Blacksburg, VA, in an area consistently ranked among the country's best places to live. Our program in the Washington, D.C., area is also expanding rapidly, with Virginia Tech's exciting new Innovation Campus in Alexandria, VA, slated to open in 2024. Candidates for faculty positions at the Innovation Campus are encouraged to apply to separate announcements for those opportunities.
The successful candidate will have a doctoral degree in computer science or a closely related field at the time of appointment, a proven ability to work collaboratively, a commitment to interdisciplinary instruction, and a willingness to expand disciplinary boundaries to address complex technical and societal challenges. Collegiate faculty members have a primary commitment to our instructional mission, including graduate and undergraduate teaching, curricular and program development, and the design and integration of innovative and inclusive pedagogy. Successful candidates will contribute to enhancing curricula and promoting teaching excellence. The collegiate faculty rank is a non-tenure-track position that offers a promotion path with increasingly long-term contracts. Collegiate faculty are full members of the faculty and are encouraged to participate in research and scholarship, mentor graduate students, and participate in department and professional service. Candidates will have the opportunity to collaborate with a wide range of research groups in the department, including a nationally-recognized group in CS education research. Candidates with demonstrated knowledge of CS education research topics such as education-related software systems, student data analytics, CS education for non-majors or at the K-12 level, cybersecurity education, data science education, distance and on-line education, experiential learning, or diversity in CS are encouraged to apply.
Applicants must apply online at jobs.vt.edu (job number 522277): application materials include a cover letter; curriculum vitae; a statement discussing teaching perspective and goals; a statement on contributions to advancing diversity, equity, and inclusion; and contact information for at least three references. Review of applications will begin December 1, 2022 and continue until the positions are filled. Questions regarding the position should be directed to Dr. Stephen Edwards, search committee chair, at edwards@cs.vt.edu.
The department fully embraces Virginia Tech's commitment to increase faculty, staff, and student diversity; to ensure a welcoming, affirming, safe, and accessible campus climate; to advance our research, teaching, and service mission through inclusive excellence; and to promote sustainable transformation through institutionalized structures. Virginia Tech does not discriminate against employees, students, or applicants on the basis of age, color, disability, sex (including pregnancy), gender, gender identity, gender expression, genetic information, national origin, political affiliation, race, religion, sexual orientation, or veteran status, or otherwise discriminate against employees or applicants who inquire about, discuss, or disclose their compensation or the compensation of other employees or applicants, or on any other basis protected by law.
Required Qualifications
An earned Ph.D. in computer science or a closely related field at time of appointment.
Ability to contribute to the department's teaching mission, at both graduate and undergraduate levels.
Record of research accomplishments, e.g., publications.
Preferred Qualifications
Demonstrated ability in higher education instruction with promise for being a leader in the instructional mission.
A record of accomplishments in the area of curriculum development or pedagogy.
Demonstrated interest in collaborative research with existing departmental research strengths.
Contributions to improving the diversity of the discipline, and experience in working effectively with a diverse student population.
Instructional experience in higher education.
Appointment Type
Regular
Review Date
Review of applications will begin December 1, 2022 and continue until the position is filled.
Additional Information
The successful candidate will be required to have a criminal conviction check.
About Virginia Tech
Dedicated to its motto, Ut Prosim (That I May Serve), Virginia Tech pushes the boundaries of knowledge by taking a hands-on, transdisciplinary approach to preparing scholars to be leaders and problem-solvers. A comprehensive land-grant institution that enhances the quality of life in Virginia and throughout the world, Virginia Tech is an inclusive community dedicated to knowledge, discovery, and creativity. The university offers more than 280 majors to a diverse enrollment of more than 36,000 undergraduate, graduate, and professional students in eight undergraduate colleges, a school of medicine, a veterinary medicine college, Graduate School, and Honors College. The university has a significant presence across Virginia, including the Innovation Campus in Northern Virginia; the Health Sciences and Technology Campus in Roanoke; sites in Newport News and Richmond; and numerous Extension offices and research centers. A leading global research institution, Virginia Tech conducts more than $500 million in research annually.
Virginia Tech does not discriminate against employees, students, or applicants on the basis of age, color, disability, sex (including pregnancy), gender, gender identity, gender expression, genetic information, national origin, political affiliation, race, religion, sexual orientation, or military status, or otherwise discriminate against employees or applicants who inquire about, discuss, or disclose their compensation or the compensation of other employees or applicants, or on any other basis protected by law.
If you are an individual with a disability and desire an accommodation, please contact Cole Tankersleyat cpt19@vt.eduduring regular business hours at least 10 business days prior to the event.
