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Lecturer or Senior Lecturer of Computing

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Kennesaw State University
Location
Kennesaw, GA

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Academic Home Department:Software Engineering and Game DevelopmentPosting Job Title:Lecturer or Senior Lecturer of ComputingRecruitment Type:Non-Tenure Track Position Details

Full Time Faculty Rank:Lecturer or Senior Lecturer - TBDArea of Specialty-Discipline:ComputingAdministrative/Distinguished Title - Working Title if applicable:Position Status:Regular FacultyTenure Track Status:Non-Tenure TrackTerms of Employment:9-MonthContract Type:Full-timeDate Position Available:08/12/2019 Position Qualifications/Responsibilities

Position Qualifications - Responsibilities:

College of Computing and Software Engineering seeks faculty interested in having a significant impact on first-year students’ learning and establishing a firm foundation for students’ later studies. Become a part of an innovative team of faculty teaching computing at KSU/CCSE.
• Non-Tenure Track, Lecturer/Senior Lecturer
• Area of Specialization (as appropriate): Computing, Introduction to Programming, Software Development, Computer Science Pedagogy
• Ability to mentor and lead graduate assistants and undergraduate assistants as they implement the lab and assess student work
• Teaching expectations: undergraduate intro/first-year courses in computing

Other responsibilities may include:
• Student advising and supervision
• Working with a diverse community of students and faculty
• Other qualifications desired, to be considered as an ideal candidate, include: a history of industry/business experience and/or a record of past teaching at an undergraduate level

Required Education - Experience - Skills (Minimum Qualifications):

Minimum degree required is a Master’s degree in Computing, or its foreign equivalent; an earned doctoral degree in Computing or its foreign equivalent is ideal. Equivalency guidelines are provided in the KSU Faculty Handbook.

Other qualifications may include:
• prior teaching, familiarity with programming/software development (CS1, CS2, etc…) courses for computing majors
• Experience teaching on-line or hybrid courses

Application Procedure

Application Deadline Date:04/05/2019Questions About Position Opening:

Dexter Howard, Senior Lecturer
Software Engineering and Game Development
College of Computing and Software Engineering
Kennesaw State University
dhowar48@kennesaw.edu

Additional Information for Applicants

Please apply by April 5, 2019, to be guaranteed consideration for the position. Applicant screening will begin immediately.
Position will remain open until filled.

Required Documents:
Letter of Application
Current Curriculum Vitae
Unofficial Academic Transcripts (official transcripts due upon hire)
List of Names and Contact Information of Three References

Application Instructions

Official transcripts can be mailed to the department at the following address:

c/o: Kyla Craven
Kennesaw State University
1100 South Marietta Pkwy
MD 9034, J370
Marietta, GA 30060

Posting Details

KSU Faculty Posting Number:000756USG Applicant Clearing House Position ID:42419Departmental/College Overview:

The College of Computing and Software Engineering (CCSE) is dedicated to all aspects of computing and its applications in engineering, science, and technology. We offer numerous undergraduate and graduate degree and certificate programs in Computer Science, Computer Game Design and Development, Software Engineering, and Information Technology.

At KSU, we view computing as a means to empower people and improve the lives of Georgians and others around the world; as such, we encourage our students and faculty to collaborate with other disciplines to find new opportunities to apply computing in new ways to solve today’s most challenging problems. If you want to make a difference and have an impact on the world around you through computing, CCSE at KSU is for you!

CCSE at KSU is an excellent choice for undergraduate and graduate students. We offer opportunities for students at all stages of their studies who are looking toward the next phase of their education. We have outstanding faculty, sophisticated facilities, cutting edge technology and curriculum, extensive discovery and research opportunities, and personalized attention available to our students.

We offer online, hybrid, and in-class courses. Beyond classroom instruction, we have labs, internships, and capstone/studio experiences to provide students with knowledge and skills to meet the many challenges of the 21st century. Our mission is to set and maintain high-quality academic standards for student success and to help improve the quality of life by tackling tomorrow’s complex problems through the application of computing.

All of us in the CCSE are committed to providing quality education and service in a professional and efficient manner, positioning our students to be successful leaders and innovators in a world of ever-increasing challenges and demands. We look forward to assisting you in achieving your academic goals for undergraduate and graduate study.

Kennesaw State University Campus and Location:

For more than 50 years, Kennesaw State University has been known for its entrepreneurial spirit and sense of community. Offering campuses in Marietta and Kennesaw, the university is located just north of Atlanta and combines a suburban setting with access to one of the country’s most dynamic cities. As Georgia’s third-largest university, Kennesaw State offers more than 100 undergraduate and graduate degrees, including a growing number of doctoral programs. Designated by the Board of Regents of the University System of Georgia as a comprehensive university, Kennesaw State is committed to becoming a world-class academic institution positioned to broaden its academic and research missions and expand its scope on a local, regional and national level.

EEO Statement:

Kennesaw State University, a member of the University System of Georgia, is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer and does not discriminate on the basis of age, color, disability, national origin, race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, and/or veteran status. Georgia is an Open Records state.

Applicant DocumentsRequired Documents
  1. Letter of Application
  2. Current Curriculum Vitae
  3. Unofficial Academic Transcripts (official transcripts due upon hire)
  4. List of Names and Contact Information of Three References
Optional Documents
  1. Other Documents

Organization

Founded in 1963, Kennesaw State University (KSU) is the third-largest in the University System of Georgia with more than 22,500 undergraduate and graduate students representing 142 countries.

KSU is located just northwest of Atlanta in Cobb County near historic Kennesaw Mountain, allowing students to experience the best of Atlanta while enjoying the serenity of a 384-acre, beautifully landscaped pedestrian-friendly campus.kennesaw_state_university1.jpg

Accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools (SACS), KSU offers 70 bachelor's, master's and doctorate degree programs including undergraduate degrees in education, health, business, the humanities, the arts, science and math and graduate degree programs in nursing, business, information systems, conflict management, public administration, education and professional writing. The university’s expanding doctoral programs currently offer a Doctorate of Education in Leadership for Learning, Doctorate of Business Administration and Doctorate of Nursing.

Additionally, nursing students from Kennesaw State have one of the highest passing rates on the statewide licensing exam and are highly sought-after in the medical community, while the College of Education is the second-largest preparer of teachers in the state. The Executive MBA program, housed in the Coles College of Business, is the second-largest program in the country and has been recognized by BusinessWeek.

kennesaw_state_university2.jpgKSU’s national reputation has gained steam and has been recognized by U.S. News & World Report for the past two years as an “Up-and-Coming Masters University in the South,” ranking among the top ten (8th) in the 2010 issue of “America’s Best Colleges.” In addition, the university’s First-Year Experience has been named an “Academic Program to Look For” by U.S.News for seven consecutive years and was named one of 12 founding institutions in a project called "Foundations of Excellence in the First Year of College."

The university has committed itself to expanding the global experience of students, faculty and staff through its Quality Enhancement Plan (QEP), known as the "Global Learning for Engaged Citizenship" initiative, which began in 2007. This program focuses on increasing opportunities for international learning experiences. In spring 2009, KSU awarded its first Global Engagement Certification to graduate and undergraduate students. This certification recognizes students’ achievements in learning global perspectives and developing intercultural skills.

As a destination campus, KSU offers students plenty of opportunities to experience campus life by participating in more than 150 student groups and organizations, including student government, sororities and fraternities, club and intramural sports, social and special-interest organizations, student publications and honor societies.

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In 2009, the Kennesaw State Owls completed a reclassification from NCAA Division II to NCAA Division I, competing in the Atlantic Sun Conference. During the transition from 2005-2009, KSU teams have won six Atlantic Sun Conference tournaments in five sports, including men’s indoor and outdoor track, women’s soccer, softball and cross-country.

Kennesaw State University has been recognized as one of the top universities in the country by the Chronicle of Higher Education’s “2009 Great Colleges to Work For.” KSU was recognized among the top 10 schools in six categories – confidence in senior leadership, teaching environment, collaborative governance, professional/career development programs, physical work space conditions and post-retirement benefits.

Kennesaw State was originally established by the University System of Georgia as Kennesaw Junior College serving 1,000 students. The college became a four-year institution in 1976 and was named Kennesaw College in 1977. In 1988, on its 25th anniversary, it was named Kennesaw State College and in 1996 became Kennesaw State University.

Company info
Telephone
470-578-6000
Location
1000 Chastain Road
Kennesaw
GA
30144
US

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