Assistant Professor and Program Director for the Computer Science (Master of Science) Program
CUMBERLAND UNIVERSITY
Location
Tennessee
Quick overview
The Assistant Professor and Program Director will enhance program strength, course offerings, academic advising, and student opportunities while teaching graduate computer science courses. They will also engage in curriculum design and assessment, research, and collaboration with colleagues.
Requirements summary
Candidates must have a terminal degree in Computer Science or a closely related field and a successful track record in teaching and research. Experience in supervising field experiences and engaging with non-traditional students is also required.
Job description
Job DetailsLevel
- ExperiencedJob
- Location:
- Labry
- Hall -
- TNPosition
- Type:
- FacultyEducation
- Level:
- Master's
- DegreeTravel
- Percentage:
- NegligibleJob
- Shift:
- DayJob
- Category: Education
Position Title
Assistant Professor and Program Director for the Computer Science (Master of Science) Program Posting 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 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.