Assistant/Associate Professor of Information and Communication Sciences
- Employer
- Ball State University
- Location
- Indiana, United States
- Salary
- Salary Not Specified
- Date posted
- Sep 22, 2020
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- Position Type
- Faculty Positions, Communications, Speech & Rhetoric, Education, Instructional Technology & Design, Humanities, Philosophy, Science, Technology & Mathematics, Computer Sciences & Technology
- Employment Type
- Full Time
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Job Details
Posting Details
Position Title
Assistant/Associate Professor of Information and Communication Sciences
Additional Information
Rated the 2020 program of the year by ITERA, CICS has a long and distinguished history of preparing graduates for uncommonly successful careers in technology and technology-enabled fields. Our highly collaborative and supportive faculty are committed to inclusive excellence, innovation, and entrepreneurial spirit. We seek an equally collaborative and innovative colleague who is passionate about student success committed for a full-time tenure track position available beginning January 2021.
Benefits and Community
https://www.bsu.edu/about/administrativeoffices/humanresources/jobs/benefits-and-community/faculty
Relocation
https://www.bsu.edu/about/administrativeoffices/humanresources/jobs/working-at-ball-state/relocation
Appointment Type
Tenure-track
Length of Appointment
FT Academic Year
Description
The Department of CICS has a full-time tenure track position available beginning January 2021. Primary responsibilities include teaching technical courses in classroom, immersive learning, and online format; development, research; and service to the department and community.
Minimum Qualifications
Master’s degree in an appropriate field (computer science, engineering/engineering technology, information systems) from an accredited institution. At least ten years of technology-related professional experience OR five years of technology-related academic experience with at least five years of technology-related experience in industry. Qualify for graduate faculty status at the rank of assistant/associate professor as demonstrated by required experience.
Authorization to work in the US
Employer will consider sponsorship.
Preferred Qualifications
Possess a terminal degree in an appropriate field from an accredited institution. Relevant business and technical experience and demonstrated applied research in academic or industry; emphasis on current technologies including cloud, cybersecurity, networking, and/or programming ( PHP, Python, Kubernetes, Docker), AI/ML. Ability to manage multiple projects within and outside of classroom environment; ability to provide advising and career development for a diverse graduate student population; ability to qualify for graduate faculty status at the rank of assistant/associate professor. A history of leadership in either higher education or industry at a senior level; current technical or related certifications (e.g., CISSP, CCNP, PMP ).
Required Certifications/Licensures
Pre-Employment Screening
Requires successful completion of a background check and education verification.
Position Title(s) Supervised
Graduate Assistants
EEO Statement
Ball State University is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer that is strongly and actively committed to diversity within its community. Women, minorities, individuals with disabilities and protected veterans are strongly encouraged to apply. All qualified applicants will receive equal consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, protected veteran status or any other legally protected status.
EEO /AA Employer/Veterans/Disabled.
About Ball State University
Ball State University is located in Muncie, Indiana, on an attractive campus 45 miles northeast of Indianapolis. Approximately 22,000 graduate and undergraduate students enroll in one of eight academic colleges that offer 120 undergraduate programs. We offer more than 140 master’s, doctoral, certificate, and specialist degrees, with many of them ranking among the best in the nation. Ball State aspires to be the model of the most student-centered and community-engaged of the 21st century public research universities, transforming entrepreneurial learners into impactful leaders – committed to improving the quality of life for all.
Department
Ctr Info & Communication Sciences:400020
Department Information
Department Email or Phone Number
765-285-1889
Posting Number
202000637F
Number of Vacancies
1
Desired Start Date
01/05/2021
Position End Date
Posting Date
09/22/2020
Applications Accepted Through Date
10/22/2020
Open Until Filled
No
Information regarding transcripts
The option to upload transcripts is available. Original, official transcripts showing the highest related degree earned is required at the time of hire (even if obtained at BSU). Degree verification will be conducted.
Special Instructions Summary
Cover letter:
In your cover letter, please state how you’ve met the minimum qualifications.
Teaching Philosophy Statement:
Please include in your application a statement of your teaching and mentoring philosophy. Your teaching philosophy should reflect your personal values and beliefs about teaching and mentoring students outside the classroom. It is a self-reflective statement that describes both what you believe and provides concrete examples of what you do inside and outside the classroom to support those beliefs.
Search Committee Chair Name and Contact Information
For questions regarding this vacancy, please contact Dennis Trinkle, Director of CICS, at datrinkle@bsu.edu or (765) 285-5942.
Supplemental Questions
Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).
Applicant Documents
Required Documents
Position Title
Assistant/Associate Professor of Information and Communication Sciences
Additional Information
Rated the 2020 program of the year by ITERA, CICS has a long and distinguished history of preparing graduates for uncommonly successful careers in technology and technology-enabled fields. Our highly collaborative and supportive faculty are committed to inclusive excellence, innovation, and entrepreneurial spirit. We seek an equally collaborative and innovative colleague who is passionate about student success committed for a full-time tenure track position available beginning January 2021.
Benefits and Community
https://www.bsu.edu/about/administrativeoffices/humanresources/jobs/benefits-and-community/faculty
Relocation
https://www.bsu.edu/about/administrativeoffices/humanresources/jobs/working-at-ball-state/relocation
Appointment Type
Tenure-track
Length of Appointment
FT Academic Year
Description
The Department of CICS has a full-time tenure track position available beginning January 2021. Primary responsibilities include teaching technical courses in classroom, immersive learning, and online format; development, research; and service to the department and community.
Minimum Qualifications
Master’s degree in an appropriate field (computer science, engineering/engineering technology, information systems) from an accredited institution. At least ten years of technology-related professional experience OR five years of technology-related academic experience with at least five years of technology-related experience in industry. Qualify for graduate faculty status at the rank of assistant/associate professor as demonstrated by required experience.
Authorization to work in the US
Employer will consider sponsorship.
Preferred Qualifications
Possess a terminal degree in an appropriate field from an accredited institution. Relevant business and technical experience and demonstrated applied research in academic or industry; emphasis on current technologies including cloud, cybersecurity, networking, and/or programming ( PHP, Python, Kubernetes, Docker), AI/ML. Ability to manage multiple projects within and outside of classroom environment; ability to provide advising and career development for a diverse graduate student population; ability to qualify for graduate faculty status at the rank of assistant/associate professor. A history of leadership in either higher education or industry at a senior level; current technical or related certifications (e.g., CISSP, CCNP, PMP ).
Required Certifications/Licensures
Pre-Employment Screening
Requires successful completion of a background check and education verification.
Position Title(s) Supervised
Graduate Assistants
EEO Statement
Ball State University is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer that is strongly and actively committed to diversity within its community. Women, minorities, individuals with disabilities and protected veterans are strongly encouraged to apply. All qualified applicants will receive equal consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, protected veteran status or any other legally protected status.
EEO /AA Employer/Veterans/Disabled.
About Ball State University
Ball State University is located in Muncie, Indiana, on an attractive campus 45 miles northeast of Indianapolis. Approximately 22,000 graduate and undergraduate students enroll in one of eight academic colleges that offer 120 undergraduate programs. We offer more than 140 master’s, doctoral, certificate, and specialist degrees, with many of them ranking among the best in the nation. Ball State aspires to be the model of the most student-centered and community-engaged of the 21st century public research universities, transforming entrepreneurial learners into impactful leaders – committed to improving the quality of life for all.
Department
Ctr Info & Communication Sciences:400020
Department Information
Department Email or Phone Number
765-285-1889
Posting Number
202000637F
Number of Vacancies
1
Desired Start Date
01/05/2021
Position End Date
Posting Date
09/22/2020
Applications Accepted Through Date
10/22/2020
Open Until Filled
No
Information regarding transcripts
The option to upload transcripts is available. Original, official transcripts showing the highest related degree earned is required at the time of hire (even if obtained at BSU). Degree verification will be conducted.
Special Instructions Summary
Cover letter:
In your cover letter, please state how you’ve met the minimum qualifications.
Teaching Philosophy Statement:
Please include in your application a statement of your teaching and mentoring philosophy. Your teaching philosophy should reflect your personal values and beliefs about teaching and mentoring students outside the classroom. It is a self-reflective statement that describes both what you believe and provides concrete examples of what you do inside and outside the classroom to support those beliefs.
Search Committee Chair Name and Contact Information
For questions regarding this vacancy, please contact Dennis Trinkle, Director of CICS, at datrinkle@bsu.edu or (765) 285-5942.
Supplemental Questions
Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).
Applicant Documents
Required Documents
- Cover Letter
- Curriculum Vitae
- Teaching Philosophy Statement
- Letter of Recommendation 1
- Letter of Recommendation 2
- Letter of Recommendation 3
- Research Statement/Papers
- Licenses/Certifications
- Teaching Evaluations
- Course Syllabi
- List of Courses Taught
Company
Founded in 1918 in Muncie, Indiana, the public research university has grown to more than 22500 students
Spirited and motivated, we learn, grow, and take flight. Our faculty and staff—everyone in our community—embrace students as learning partners from day one. In classrooms and labs, in immersive learning projects, on the sports fields—with creativity and determination—Cardinals Fly. We are grounded in our values, lifted by our knowledge, and go confidently upward toward ever greater opportunities. Ours is a simple promise: to challenge each other to excel. And with Beneficence as our guide—We Fly.
We are committed to excellence through a talented and diverse faculty and staff. Inclusiveness and freedom of expression are a part of our enduring values and inform all of our efforts. We engage students in educational, research, and creative endeavors that empower our graduates to have fulfilling careers and meaningful lives enriched by lifelong learning and service, while we enhance the economic, environmental, and social vitality of our community, our state, and our world. We are excited that you want to join us in these endeavors!
The university offers excellent benefits, including health care and retirement plans, tuition assistance for employees and dependents, and generous time off with pay.
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