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International SIAS Computer Science Faculty Position (R-01466)

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Department: Computer Science (Werth College of Science, Technology and Mathematics)

Position Available:  Full-time, ten-month, temporary with possibility of renewal

Rank:  Instructor

Appointment Date:  Fall, 2019

Application Deadline: Priority deadline of March 11, 2019. Review of applications will begin after the deadline and continue until the position is filled.

Position Description:
Teaching Responsibilities:
Responsibilities include teaching lower and upper division undergraduate computer science courses (15 credit hours per semester). Each 3-credit hour class has 4 contact hours. Teaching load will include delivering courses within the Computer Science degree program delivered at SIAS International University in China as well as sections of FHSU on-line courses.            

Location:
Courses will be delivered to FHSU students on-site at SIAS International University in China. This position will require relocation to China. All instruction is conducted in English, so familiarity with the Chinese language is not required.

SIAS International University is located in Xinzheng (near Zhengzhou) in the Henan Province. This university offers a residential campus environment to over 20,000 Chinese students while partnering with FHSU to offer degree programs to select colleges within the university.

Overview:
About 15 years ago, FHSU became one of the earliest universities approved by the Chinese Ministry of Education to offer dual Western/Chinese degrees in China. Currently, the institutions offer several dual bachelor degree options.

FHSU provides round-trip transportation (and additional reasonable expenses) for travel to and from China. All instruction is supported with the Blackboard learning management system. Applicants must demonstrate an ability to communicate and interact well with students from other cultures, FHSU faculty members, FHSU International Coordinators, FHSU administrators, and the administrators at our Chinese partner universities.

About SIAS International University Community:
SIAS is located in Xinzheng, in the Henan Province of China. SIAS is approximately 45 minutes south by car from Zhengzhou, the capital of Henan Province. SIAS is a private university founded in 1998 by Dr. Shawn Chen, a dual citizen of the United States and the People’s Republic of China. SIAS supports the greatest number of foreign faculty of any university in China: more than 180 English-speaking, foreign faculty members teach at SIAS. This environment offers a unique opportunity for faculty members to interact with academic professionals from around the world. SIAS has a close relationship with the State of Kansas: Henan Province and Kansas are sister states, while Hays and Xinzheng are sister cities.

Required Qualifications:
Education:
Master’s degree in Computer Science or a closely related field from an accredited institution is required. Candidates must meet minimum standards for academic qualification consistent with HLC accreditation.

Visa:
Successful candidates must be eligible to legally work in the United States, and also apply for and receive a Z visa, residence permit, and work permit in China.  Candidates must meet employment regulations to work legally in China with a Chinese work visa, which has age restrictions and various health and education authentication requirements. FHSU will outline these processes, as well as assist in acquiring and paying for these documents.

Preferred Qualifications:
Education:
Ph.D. (or other terminal degree) or ABD from an accredited institution in computer science or a closely related field

Experience:
Teaching experience in the field of computer science
Experience in teaching/developing coursework for diverse, cross-cultural, or ESL/EFL students
Experience teaching in China
Familiarity with Chinese culture (however, all courses are taught in English).

Compensation:
Salary:
Salary for this position will be competitive and commensurate with experience, qualifications, and rank. The salary range is contingent on funding and administrative approval.

Benefits Provided by Fort Hays State University:

• Transportation to China to begin the academic year.

• A $2200 stipend for return travel on the faculty member’s own schedule at the end of the academic year.

• Health, retirement, and associated benefits package.

• Administrative and cost assistance in attaining work permits.

Additional Benefits Provided by SIAS International University:

• Free housing in the faculty apartment complex located on the SIAS campus. Stipend for utilities. Baths include Western-style toilets. Spouses and children are permitted to live with FHSU faculty members stationed at SIAS.

• Meals are provided in the faculty dining hall and include both Western and Chinese selections. Food service is available three meals a day, seven days a week during the academic semesters.

• Holidays as stipulated by laws of China, as well as some typical Western holidays.

• Gym, indoor pool, spa, and other similar fitness facilities available for a small membership fee.

• SIAS-sponsored cultural and historic experiences in China.

• Exposure to a diverse international community of faculty, students, and visitors.

•These benefits are subject to change by SIAS, but have been in place for many years.

Application and Credentials:
To apply, please provide the following documents in one consolidated PDF file:

  • Current vitae/resume including at least three professional references.
  • Cover letter specifying how candidate’s credentials match with position description.
  • Statement of teaching philosophy including range of coding and software language skills, capacity to teach complex computer science material, and approach to successfully teach in a foreign setting to non-native English-speaking students.

Application Process: To apply for this position, please visit https://fhsu.wd1.myworkdayjobs.com/CAREERS.  Only electronic applications submitted through the webpage will be accepted. The position will be filled immediately.

Please contact Keith Dreiling, Chair of the Department of Computer Science if you have questions or need additional information kdreilin@fhsu.edu  785-628-5280.

About the College Of Science, Technology and Mathematics:
The college was formed in 2015 by aggregating the departments of Agriculture, Applied Technology, Biology, Chemistry, Computer Science, Geosciences, Mathematics, and Physics, as well as the Sternberg Museum of Natural History and the Kansas Wetlands Education Center. The academic units consist of approximately 70 full-time faculty, 1400 undergraduate majors, and 50 graduate students. STM departments also make significant contributions to the university’s General Education program, coursework support for the other four colleges, and to the Kansas Academy of Mathematics and Science, which is an early-college program for high-achieving high school students. A new 58,000 sq. ft. Applied Technology and Sculpture building houses new technology student learning spaces, and will complement existing state of the art facilities. Undergraduate students participate in technical, classroom, field, and lab experiences that many universities would reserve for graduate students. The wide range of academic programs are innovative, and college faculty embrace a one-on-one teaching and mentoring philosophy, while providing robust scholarship opportunities for our students.

About Fort Hays State University:
Founded in 1902, FHSU is a leading, forward-thinking university of the Midwest, with student enrollment of more than 15,500 (including 4,500+ on the Hays campus, a unique China partnership program with enrollment of 4,000 students, and Virtual College enrollment at over 7,000).  Over 400 faculty and more than 500 professional and staff support and guide degree and certificate programs for the associate’s, bachelor's, and master's programs, and for the Doctorate of Nursing Practice, representing 31 departments within these academic divisions:

  • College of Arts, Humanities and Social Sciences
  • W.R. and Yvonne Robbins College of Business and Entrepreneurship
  • College of Education
  • College of Health and Behavioral Sciences
  • Peter Werth College of Science, Technology, and Mathematics
  • Graduate School

Fort Hays State University provides exceptional opportunities for students from Kansas, the region, and the world, and the University attracts goal-oriented students who want premier learning experiences both inside and outside the classroom combined with one-to-one attention and support. FHSU students graduate with the knowledge, professional skills, and confidence to have a competitive edge in their chosen careers. Upon graduation, 95% of FHSU students find a job or placement in graduate school.

About Hays, Kansas:
Candidates will discover a locale where professional satisfaction and career achievement are paired with an optimal quality of life. Fort Hays State University is located in Hays, Kansas, a vibrant, growing community of over 20,000 that takes great pride in the University's presence. Hays is a celebration of historic and contemporary contrasts, evidenced in its frontier roots highlighted throughout the city and local museums and in its redeveloped downtown area where residents enjoy one-of-a-kind restaurants, unique shopping, and a vibrant arts scene. This community’s commitment to the future inspires Hays businesses to reinvest locally.

A welcoming and family-centered community, Hays offers premier healthcare services, a growing high-tech and retail business community, and excellent Pre-K and K–12 schools in both the private and public sectors. The City of Hays has long been known as a safe community, and the FHSU campus is recognized by the National Council for Home Safety and Security in 2018 as one of the Top 100 Safest College Campuses in America. For entertainment, recreation, education, employment, or simply for a comfortable place to live, residents of all ages will find in Hays the elements that contribute to a safe, enjoyable, and fulfilling lifestyle.

Notice of Non-discrimination – Fort Hays State University is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of gender, race, religion, national origin, color, age, marital status, sexual orientation, genetic information, disability or veteran status.

Background Check: Final candidate will have consented to and successfully completed a criminal background check.

Notice to KPERS retirees applying for a position: Recent legislation changes working-after-retirement rules for both you and your employer if you go back to work for a KPERS employer. Please contact your KPERS representative or www.kpers.org for further information on how this might affect you.

Organization

Founded in 1902, FHSU is a leading, forward-thinking university of the Midwest, with student enrollment of more than 15,500 (including 4,500+ on the Hays campus, a unique China partnership program with enrollment of 4,000 students, and Virtual College enrollment at over 7,000).  Over 400 faculty and more than 500 professional and staff support and guide degree and certificate programs for the associate’s, bachelor's, and master's programs, and for the Doctorate of Nursing Practice, representing 31 departments within these academic divisions:

  • College of Arts, Humanities and Social Sciences
  • W.R. and Yvonne Robbins College of Business and Entrepreneurship
  • College of Education
  • College of Health and Behavioral Sciences
  • Peter Werth College of Science, Technology, and Mathematics
  • Graduate School

Fort Hays State University provides exceptional opportunities for students from Kansas, the region, and the world, and the University attracts goal-oriented students who want premier learning experiences both inside and outside the classroom combined with one-to-one attention and support. FHSU students graduate with the knowledge, professional skills, and confidence to have a competitive edge in their chosen careers. Upon graduation, 95% of FHSU students find a job or placement in graduate school.

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785-628-3478
Location
600 Park Street
Hays
Kansas
67601
US

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