Faculty, Computer Science, Full-Time, Tenure-Track, Fall 2013
Salem State University is an equal opportunity / affirmative action employer. Persons of color, women and persons with disabilities are strongly urged to apply.
Job Description: Full-Time Tenure Track Computer Science faculty to teach all levels of computer science and introductory information technology courses. Outstanding applicants in all areas of computer science will be considered with special consideration given to applicants with an expertise and interest in networking, multithreaded and parallel programming techniques, scripting, robotics, embedded systems, and security.
In addition to teaching and scholarship, the successful candidate is expected to contribute to curriculum enhancement in computer science disciplines, perform professional development activities in computing disciplines, and contribute to departmental, college, and university committees.
The successful candidate will demonstrate:
a. A clear vision for the future of the computing field in general and the computer science discipline in particular.
b. Commitment to the teaching-learning process in a four-year institution
c. Strong interpersonal and communication skills.
d. Willingness to apply latest computing technology and innovative approaches to teaching.
e. Experience in and a commitment to teaching in a multicultural, multiracial environment with students of diverse backgrounds and learning styles.
Required Qualifications:
Ph.D. or ABD with significant progress in computer science or a closely-related field; ability to teach all levels of computer science courses and introductory information technology courses; fluency in both object-oriented and procedural programming paradigms.
Preferred Qualifications:
Extensive professional experience in computer science or closely related field; expertise and interest in developing Computer Science curriculum at the undergraduate level; experience in teaching all levels of computer science courses; deep understanding of the computer science field; thorough knowledge of Java and at least another programming language (C++ or C# preferred); extensive experience with a non-Object Oriented programming languages (C preferred).
Current teaching experience, industry experience, and/or research record in one or more of the following areas: multithreaded and parallel programming techniques, computer graphics, computer and network security, networking, scripting languages, robotics, embedded systems, and big data processing. Experience in distance learning and instructional technologies.
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Special Instructions to Applicants: Please apply online and attach resume and cover letter. Three letters of recommendation should be sent to: Human Resources and Equal Opportunity, 352 Lafayette Street, Salem, MA 01970.
Employment is contingent upon a completed background check satisfactory to the University. Internal candidates are not subject to background check.
