Assistant or Associate Professor - Computer Science
Full Time
Lock Haven, PA 17745
Posted
Job description
Posting Details
Position Information
Posting Number
F0833
Position Title
Assistant or Associate Professor - Computer Science
Department
Mathematics, Computer Science, and Digital Forensics
Bargaining Unit
APSCUF
FLSA
Exempt
Position Type
Faculty
Full-time/ Part-time
Full-time
If Part-time, specify percentage
Temporary/ Permanent
Permanent
Tenure Track
Tenure Track Position
Salary
Commensurate with experience and qualifications.
Anticipated Start Date
Fall 2023
Anticipated End Date
None
Work Hours
8:00 to 16:30
Benefits
The Pennsylvania State System of Higher Education provides a comprehensive package of employer benefits to eligible employees and their enrolled dependent(s), which include*:
- Medical and prescription drug benefits.
- Generous retirement plans, two options:
- Alternative Retirement Plan (ARP)
- State Employees’ Retirement System (SERS)
- Tuition benefits for employees and dependents.
- Paid time off.
- Employer-paid dental and vision benefits.
- Employer-paid life insurance.
- Voluntary insurances and additional retirement programs.
*Specific benefits may vary based upon university, employee group and/or collective bargaining unit. Visit:
http://www.passhe.edu/inside/HR/syshr/healthcare/Pages/Summary-of-Benefits.aspx for additional information regarding benefits.
To be eligible for most benefits, you must be a permanent, full-time employee (including temporary, full-time faculty with at least an academic year contract) or a permanent, part-time employee (including temporary, part-time faculty with at least an academic year contract) who is scheduled to work every pay period for at least 50% of full-time hours.
Position Summary Information
Job Description Summary
The Department of Mathematics, Computer Science, and Digital Forensics in the College of Science and Technology at the Commonwealth University of Pennsylvania seeks a full-time tenure-track Computer Science faculty member at its Bloomsburg location at the Assistant or Associate Professor level, to begin in the fall semester of 2023. The position involves teaching undergraduate Computer Science courses for the department’s programs, with a particular need in Software Engineering. Course assignments are based on the needs of the department and reflect the interests and experience of the faculty member, with opportunities to develop new courses in areas of interest. The
program website includes a
list of courses offered.
The home campus for this position is Bloomsburg with the expectation of serving a multi-campus University within the Pennsylvania State System of Higher Education.
About the Department:The Department offers an ABET accredited Bachelor of Science in Computer Science as well as a Bachelor of Science degree in Applied Computer Science. The Applied Computer Science Degree offers specializations in Web Development, Mobile Applications, and Data Science. The department also offers undergraduate degrees in Mathematics and in Digital Forensics and Cybersecurity, along with specializations in Statistics and in Data Science. The department currently includes 35 full-time tenured or tenure-track faculty members. There are eight full-time tenured or tenure-track Computer Science faculty members and about 250 Computer Science majors.
About the College:Mathematics, Computer Science, and Digital Forensics is one of four departments in the College of Science and Technology at the Commonwealth University of Pennsylvania. The College offers nationally accredited and regionally distinct programs. Faculty and staff in the College are committed to providing every student a meaningful education with impact and value. The College seeks student-centered educators and scholars to educate students with innovative and pedagogically sound methods and to engage students in and out of the classroom in high-impact educational practices.
Essential Duties
Specific Duties
Duties include advisement of department majors, committee work, and departmental, college, and university service. Continued professional growth through research and other scholarly activities is expected and supported.
The successful candidate will need to complete distance education training programs as made available by the University within two years of hire for the purpose of teaching in a multi-campus environment with remote teaching needs.
Minimum Qualifications (Required Knowledge, Skills and Abilities)
Successful applicants will be able to teach a range of Computer Science courses and have a strong commitment to excellence in teaching at the undergraduate level, evidence of scholarly activity, and an ability to work with diverse populations. ABD status in an accredited Computer Science doctoral program is acceptable. Qualified candidates with a doctorate or ABD status in a closely related field will be considered.
Preferred Qualifications
An earned Ph.D. in Computer Science by the start date of the position is preferred. Tenure must be applied for within five years, and will require a completed doctorate along with evidence of effective teaching, continuous scholarly activity, and service.
Physical Demands
Posting Detail Information
Open Date
11/02/2022
Close Date
Special Instructions for Applicants
A complete application includes
cover letter, curriculum vitae, unofficial graduate transcripts, a statement of teaching experience and philosophy, a statement of research interests and plans for scholarly growth, a diversity statement, and contact information for three references
.
Applications must be received by December 31, 2022 for full consideration. Position will remain open until filled. Questions may be directed to Search & Screen Committee Chair, Dr. Barry Minemyer, bminemyer@bloomu.edu
.
Finalist(s) for this position must communicate well and successfully complete an interview process and give an undergraduate-oriented teaching and research presentation as judged by the department faculty..
Recommendation for hiring is needed from a majority of the regular, full-time department faculty.
Prior to a final offer of employment, the selected candidate will be required to submit to a background check including, but not limited to, employment verification, educational and other credential verification, Pennsylvania Child Abuse History Clearance and criminal background.
Completing this search is contingent upon student enrollment and available funding.
Background Clearances
In accordance with Act 153 of 2014 (HB 435), appointment is contingent upon completion of a satisfactory background investigation which includes, but is not limited to, Act 34, Pennsylvania Criminal Record Clearance; Act 151, Child Abuse Clearance; and Act 114, Federal Bureau of Investigations (FBI) Criminal Background Checks.
Appointment is provisional provided the “Arrest/Conviction Report and Certification Form” and verification of your three background checks are returned to the Human Resource office prior to your hire date.
Diversity Statement
At Commonwealth University we recognize our responsibility to continuously support a living, learning, and working environment that values the diverse contributions from all members of our campus community. Our commitment to diversity, equity and inclusion enriches our campus community and is instrumental to our institutional success. Commonwealth University strives to cultivate a campus climate that allows all members to embrace diversity, equity and inclusion as we achieve success both in and out of the classroom, in our work responsibilities, and in our professional lives beyond Commonwealth University. We uphold our commitment to DEI by:
- Actively supporting and promoting the intellectual and personal growth of our students, inside and outside of the classroom.
- Providing workshops, trainings, programs designed to broaden the knowledge and understanding of diversity, equity and inclusion within our campus community.
- Ensuring that all learning and living environments throughout our campus are welcoming and capable of serving all individuals.
Title IX/Clery
The University prohibits any form of discrimination or harassment on the basis of sex, race, color, age, religion, national or ethnic origin, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, marital or family status, medical condition, genetic information, veteran status, or disability in any decision regarding admissions, employment, or participation in a University program or activity in accordance with the letter and spirit of federal, state, and local non-discrimination and equal opportunity laws, such as Titles VI and VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972, the Age Discrimination in Employment Act, the Americans with Disabilities Act and ADA Amendments Act, the Equal Pay Act, and the Pennsylvania Human Relations Act.
The University also complies with the Jeanne Clery Disclosure of Campus Security Policy and Campus Crimes Statistics Act, as amended by the Violence Against Women Act (VAWA). Title IX prohibits retaliation for asserting or otherwise participating in claims of sex discrimination. VAWA imposes additional duties on universities and colleges to investigate and respond to reports of sexual assault, stalking, and dating or domestic violence, and to publish policies and procedures related to the way these reports are handled. The University has designated the Title IX Coordinator (Jennifer Raup, Elwell Hall, ORL, 570-389-4808,
jraup@bloomu.edu or
titleixcoord@bloomu.edu), to coordinate the University’s compliance with Title IX and VAWA and to respond to reports of violations. The University has directed the Police Department to coordinate the University’s compliance with the VAWA-related Clery reporting requirements. Additionally, inquiries concerning Title IX and its implementing regulation can be made to the U.S. Department of Education, Office of Civil Rights, Region III, The Wanamaker Building, 100 Penn Square East – Suite 505, Philadelphia, PA 19107; Phone: (215) 656-6010; Fax: (215) 656-6020.
About Commonwealth University of PA
The Power of Three Bloomsburg, Lock Haven and Mansfield universities have joined forces to boldly transform higher education in our region and beyond. While we are uniting as Commonwealth University of Pennsylvania, you can expect a college experience that is anything but common.
We’re Honoring our History by preserving the founding principles of each campus and continuing our vibrant on-campus student experience, serving as pillars of our communities, supporting students and our neighbors alike.
We’re Investing in Today by answering the greatest challenges facing higher education: accessibility, cost, quality, and relevance through the combined strength of our storied institutions.
We’re Building a Powerful Tomorrow by boldly changing the trajectory of public education to position ourselves for growth, increased access, and to meet economic and workforce development needs in our region, across Pennsylvania and beyond.
We’re Honoring our History by preserving the founding principles of each campus and continuing our vibrant on-campus student experience, serving as pillars of our communities, supporting students and our neighbors alike.
We’re Investing in Today by answering the greatest challenges facing higher education: accessibility, cost, quality, and relevance through the combined strength of our storied institutions.
We’re Building a Powerful Tomorrow by boldly changing the trajectory of public education to position ourselves for growth, increased access, and to meet economic and workforce development needs in our region, across Pennsylvania and beyond.
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