To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.
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Job Description Summary
The Department of Computer Science in the College of Computing at Michigan Technological University invites applications for the position of Assistant Professor. Applicants with the required education, experience, knowledge, skills, abilities, and accomplishments commensurate with a higher rank will also be considered for an appointment at the rank of Associate or Full Professor. Two positions are available. We encourage applicants in all research areas of computer science, especially those with expertise in systems, software engineering, data science and cybersecurity. Successful candidates will demonstrate a passion for their research, an enthusiasm for undergraduate and graduate education, and a strong commitment to cultivating diverse and inclusive environments. The anticipated start date is August 2024.
Michigan Tech attracts world-class faculty and staff who enrich the educational experience of smart, motivated, and adventurous students. Applicants who are committed to promoting a sense of belonging and contributing to an equitable and inclusive learning environment for all are strongly encouraged to apply ().
Essential Duties & Responsibilities (other duties may be assigned)
Establish a successful and sustained research program, as evidenced by a respected publication record and securing external funding
Advise graduate students
Teach and develop undergraduate and graduate classes, and assist with curricular/program assessment, evaluation, and development
Participate in service activities at the department, college, and University level, as well as the appropriate professional organizations and societies
Commit to learning about continuous improvement strategies and applying them to everyday work
Adhere to applicable safety protocols
Required Education, Certifications, Licensures (minimum requirements)
Ph.D. degree in Computer Science or a closely related discipline
Required Experience (minimum requirements)
Successful applicants must have a record of scholarship in computer science or a closely related field.
Desirable Education and/or Experience
Demonstrated ability to communicate effectively across cultural boundaries and work harmoniously with diverse groups of students, faculty, and staff
Experience teaching in an institution of higher education
Experience designing a course at the university level
Experience with proposal writing or development of externally funded grants
Demonstrated familiarity with financial/funding resources and opportunities for the candidate's research program
Required Knowledge, Skills, and/or Abilities (minimum requirements)
Effective written and oral communication and presentation skills
Ability to teach a variety of courses in a computer science, cybersecurity, data science, or software engineering undergraduate curriculum
Ability to teach effectively at the graduate level
Experience or demonstrated interest in conducting research with students (graduate and undergraduate students)
Ability to independently lead a successful research program within a small department
Desirable Knowledge, Skills, and/or Abilities
Ability to teach broadly across a core computer science curriculum
Ability to conduct collaborative research across disciplines
Experience teaching computing courses to diverse students
Demonstrated success in, or potential future contributions to, working with persons from diverse backgrounds, creating a sense of belonging, and fostering a fair, objective, welcoming place to work for persons with a wide variety of personal characteristics and viewpoints
Language, Mathematics and/or Reasoning Skills
Work Environment and/or Physical Demands
The work environment is that of a typical office and/or classroom setting. The noise level in the work environment is usually low to moderate.
Required Training and Other Conditions of Employment
Every employee at Michigan Technological University will receive the following 4 required trainings; additional training may be required by the department.
Required University Training:
Employee Safety Overview
Anti-Harassment, Discrimination, Retaliation Training
Annual Data Security Training
Annual Title IX Training
Background Check:
Offers of employment are contingent upon and not considered finalized until the required background check has been performed and the results received and assessed.
Other Conditions of Employment:
The successful applicant will be responsible for ensuring eligibility for employment in the United States on or before the effective date of the appointment. This is not an E-Verified Position.
Full-Time Equivalent (FTE) % (1=100%)
1
FLSA Status
Exempt
Appointment Term
9 months
Shift
Pay Rate/Salary
Title of Position Supervisor
Department Chair
Posting Type
Internal & External
Dependent on Funding
False
Special Instructions to Applicants (if applicable)
Review of applications will begin on November 27, 2023, and continue until the positions are filled. Applicants should upload the following documents:
~Curriculum Vitae
~Cover Letter
~Research Statement (no more than 4 pages in length), The research statement... For full info follow application link.
Michigan Technological University is an Equal Opportunity Educational Institution/Equal Opportunity Employer that provides equal opportunity for all, including protected veterans and individuals with disabilities.
