Assistant Professor - Computer Science - NOTICE OF FILING

Posting Details

Recruitment Number

5330

Working Title

Assistant Professor - Computer Science - NOTICE OF FILING

Position Type

Faculty/Instructional

Appointment Percentage

100

Division/College

College of Science and Health

Description of College / Department / Program / Division / Unit

The mission of the College of Science and Health is to provide an outstanding education in the diverse disciplines of science, health, and mathematics. The College is dedicated to student learning where enthusiastic faculty and staff intellectually challenge students in a supportive and professional environment. Fundamental to our mission is the belief in the value of education in the liberal arts and sciences and the creation of new knowledge. The College offers an outstanding academic and cultural environment for the university community and beyond.

Our vision is to be a premier comprehensive institution, excelling in both undergraduate and graduate education. We will provide academic programs that attract high-achieving students on a regional, national, and international basis. The College will have an outstanding reputation for the quality of its students learning, faculty and staff, state of the art facilities and technology, scholarly achievements, and community and professional service.

Position Summary

The University of Wisconsin-La Crosse, College of Science and Health, Department of Computer Science invites applicants for a full time academic year tenure track Assistant Professor to start no later than Aug 28, 2019. We seek a colleague who shares the Department’s values and who will be a dedicated teacher, scholar and mentor for students with diverse backgrounds, preparation and career goals.

Primary responsibilities include teaching coursework in computer engineering and computer science at the undergraduate and graduate level, engaging in an active program of scholarship and professional service. Applicants must demonstrate evidence of teaching and research skills. The Department encourages candidates from all areas of computer engineering and computer science to apply.

General position summary statement for UWL faculty positions:
Under general supervision of department chair, a person in this position is responsible for teaching undergraduate and/or graduate courses, and advising students. In addition to preparing for and holding classes [face-to-face, hybrid, and/or online], teaching involves maintaining currency in the content area related to the teaching assignment, evaluating students’ work, assessing student outcomes, maintaining appropriate records, and holding office hours. The individual is expected to maintain an active, on-going program of scholarship appropriate to the discipline. In addition, this individual will provide service to the department, college, and university and is likely expected to provide service to the community and/or the profession. Other duties may be assigned by the chair or dean.

Required Qualifications

Candidates for the appointment should have or be near to completing a doctorate degree in Computer Engineering, Computer Science or a related field by the start date. Degree must be earned by the first personnel review, no later than May 15, 2020.

Preferred Qualifications

Physical Demands

Working conditions and environment

Miscellaneous Information

A competitive recruitment and selection process was conducted for this employment opportunity and a U.S. worker was not selected. An application for Alien Employment Certification is being filed on behalf of an alien to fill the employment opportunity. Anyone with documentary evidence relative to the application or available workers, wages and/or working conditions, may contact the Regional Certifying Office of the Department of Labor at the following:

United States Department of Labor
Employment and Training Administration
Foreign Labor Certification National Processing Center
Harris Tower
233 Peachtree Street, St 410
Atlanta, GA 30303
Telephone: (404) 893-0101
FAX : (404)893-4642

THE POSITION HAS BEEN FILLED . THIS POSTING IS MANDATORY TO MEET A UNITED STATES DEPARTMENT OF LABOR REQUIREMENT . SEE THE JOB POSTING FOR MORE DETAILS .

Duties/Responsibilities

These are the job duties required for the position.

Responsibility Statement

Teaching

Duties to Support Responsibility

Percentage Of Time

Essential

Yes

Responsibility Statement

Advising/Mentoring Students

Duties to Support Responsibility

Percentage Of Time

Essential

Yes

Responsibility Statement

Scholarship

Duties to Support Responsibility

Percentage Of Time

Essential

Yes

Responsibility Statement

Service to department, college, university and the computer science/engineering profession

Duties to Support Responsibility

Percentage Of Time

Essential

Yes

Posting Detail Information

Special Instructions

Application letters should include information on prior teaching experience and interest as well as areas of research interest. Information about the department, its faculty and its programs can be found at https://cs.uwlax.edu.

At the time of application, you will be required to include information for a minimum of three references, including name, title, email address, phone number and how you know the reference.

Once you have provided the required reference information and submitted your application, the reference providers will receive an email which is generated automatically from the application system. The email will provide them a link within which to upload a confidential reference letter on your behalf.

You will not be able to view the reference letters but will be able to see how many have been submitted on your behalf.

Please contact the Search and Screen Chair if you have a special need/accommodation to aid your participation in our hiring process.

Posting Date

10/02/2018

Close Date

Continuous Recruitment

Yes

Continuous Recruitment First Review Date

11/02/2018

Position Contact Name

Dr. Steve Senger, Search and Screen Chair

Position Contact Email

ssenger@uwlax.edu
Required Documents
Required Documents

1. Resume/Curriculum Vitae
2. Cover Letter/Letter of Application
3. Reference Contact Information

Optional DocumentsSupplemental Questions

Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).

1. * The University of Wisconsin System will not reveal the identities of applicants who request confidentiality in writing, except that the identity of the successful candidate will be released. See Wis. Stat. §. 19.36(7).
   • I prefer my identity remain confidential and have read and understand that if I am the successful candidate for this position, my name may be released.
   • I do not request that my identity remain confidential.
2. How did you hear about this employment opportunity?
   • Chronicle of Higher Education Web Site
   • Discipline-Specific Publication/Web Site
   • HERC Web Site
   • HigherEdJobs.com Web Site
   • Job Center of Wisconsin Web Site
   • Minority Publication/Web Site
   • University of Wisconsin - La Crosse Social Media (i.e. Facebook, LinkedIn, Twitter)
   • University of Wisconsin - La Crosse Web Site
   • La Crosse Tribune
   • Personal Referral