Assistant Professor and Program Director for the Computer Science (Master of Science) Program
- Compensation
- Not disclosed
- Location
- Labry Hall - TN
- Work setup
- Not specified
- Seniority
- Not specified
- Employment
- Contract
- Experience
- Not specified
- Category
- Education
- Posted
Must have
- -Collaborate with colleagues both internally and externally to
- advance program year-over-year
- -Show evidence of successful supervision of field experiences
- - Demonstrate interpersonal/intrapersonal skills, especially in
- engaging with non-traditional and online university students
- -Evidence of high level of personal agency and initiative
- -Demonstrate organizational skills for curriculum management and program design including analysis of data for continuous improvement
- -Possess ability to contribute positively to a dynamic setting with
- collaborative faculty
- Experience
- -Documentation of successful experience as a graduate professor or undergraduate professor for computer science related courses, and preferably to have leadership experiences and publications in the f
- -Evidence of successful career in related field
- -Experience and network in the Middle Tennessee region preferred, but not necessary
- Education
- Terminal Degree in Computer Science or a closely related field.
- Application Requirements
- Please upload your cover letter, curriculum vitae, philosophy of teaching, unofficial graduate transcripts, and 5 references.
Full description
Position TitleAssistant Professor and Program Director for the Computer Science (Master of Science) ProgramPosting Date
August 2024
Closing Date
Open Until Filled- To be hired for Spring 2025
Job Type
Full time faculty appointment with 12-month teaching contract
Internal Category
Faculty
Position Purpose
This position will enhance program strength, course offerings, academic advising, and student opportunities. Successful candidates will show the ability to design and assess curriculum plans that foster rigorous student learning and engagement while enhancing the necessary skills required in adult hybrid (partially online) learners, such as writing and communication. This position carries a full load of graduate computer science courses each semester.
Location
These courses are taught in a hybrid format requiring in-person time on the main campus in Lebanon, TN one weekend during the 8-week term.
Knowledge, Skills And Abilities
-Strong research and work experience profile in information technology or management with a track record of publications in acknowledged publication channels
-Plans to conduct high-level research internally and job training
externally with students to enhance their competence in the field.
- Engage in class and student assessment while maintaining all
necessary paperwork and records based on Program Director
requirements
-Collaborate with colleagues both internally and externally to
advance program year-over-year
-Show evidence of successful supervision of field experiences
- Demonstrate interpersonal/intrapersonal skills, especially in
engaging with non-traditional and online university students
-Evidence of high level of personal agency and initiative
-Demonstrate organizational skills for curriculum management and program design including analysis of data for continuous improvement
-Possess ability to contribute positively to a dynamic setting with
collaborative faculty
Experience
-Documentation of successful experience as a graduate professor or undergraduate professor for computer science related courses, and preferably to have leadership experiences and publications in the field
-Evidence of successful career in related field
-Experience and network in the Middle Tennessee region preferred, but not necessary