FACULTY-COMPUTER SCIENCE (Open Rank)

Summary

Faculty members are responsible for providing students with a rich, relevant and engaging academic experience. The faculty role encompasses teaching, student outcomes assessment, curriculum development, student advising, and university service. Faculty continuously engage in professional development while maintaining current expertise in the applicable content area and developing students through effective and innovative teaching and learning practices.

The Computer Science Department at Johnson & Wales University is committed to providing students with a strong foundation in the core concepts of computer science. Our faculty provide instruction and guidance in several key areas of specialization: network engineering, software engineering, cyber security, information assurance, modeling and simulation, real time programming, and machine learning. The university is currently expanding facilities in our state of the art Bowen Center for Science and Innovation with a new NSA COAE (Center of Academic Excellence) in Cyber Security. Our department is dedicated to developing programs focused on vital disciplines within computer science.

Essential Job Functions

• Uses strategies and skills necessary to support student learning and prepares and delivers current and relevant course material in an understandable and motivating manner
• Continually assesses course objectives and instructional methods to improve teaching and learning
• Uses formative and summative assessments of student learning within assigned courses to inform instruction and improve student attainment of course objectives and program outcomes
• Establishes a student and advisor relationship that provides guidance with regard to program choices and career possibilities and supports student educational growth through guided decision making
• Supports the university's outcomes initiatives by working to refine and revise course assignments and evaluation tools and leading or participating in data analysis discussions to make program and course improvements
• Facilitates development and revision of programs and courses, assuring alignment within the program description and outcomes, course objectives and content, as well as university curriculum standards
• Attends commencement, convocation, faculty meetings, department meetings, committee meetings, professional development programs, and other university events, as applicable
• Supports student enrollment and retention by participating in university events, advising student clubs and organizations, and assisting with admissions activities
• Adheres to and fulfills the responsibilities of all faculty members as outlined in the faculty manual
• Performs other duties as assigned

Required Qualifications

• Earned doctorate degree in computer science or a related field of study from a regionally accredited institution or other appropriate accreditation as determined by JWU
• Relevant, professional industry experience and certifications
• Demonstrated ability in both theory and practice of core computer science concepts, including: algorithmic thinking and problem solving, software development, programming, software testing, and networking.
• Demonstrated ability to conduct research in simulation and modeling, network engineering, cyber security or machine learning
• Ability to teach a variety of courses at the undergraduate and graduate levels including: Problem Solving, Computer Science I and II, Data Structures and Advanced Data Structures
• Proficiency in programming languages including Python, C, C++ and Java
• Specialized knowledge in one or more of the following: distributed systems programming with ports & sockets, assembly language programming, cyber security and digital forensics, networking, AI and game design
• Excellent written and oral communication skills
• Ability to present course materials in an interesting and intelligent manner
• Ability to work as an effective team member
• Ability to teach during the daytime and teach evening classes, if needed
• Successful candidates must be committed to working effectively with diverse student populations

Preferred Qualifications

• Preference will be given to applicants with a strong background in computer science with specific expertise in one of the following specializations: cyber security, real time systems / modeling development or machine learning. Faculty rank is commensurate with experience.

Embracing diversity for a richly inclusive community is a Guiding Principle at JWU. Our students, faculty and staff have varied backgrounds, experiences and perspectives that unite us as one community and contribute to our success. We are committed to enhancing the diversity of our workforce teams and we encourage individuals from underrepresented groups to apply. 

Johnson & Wales University is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, genetic information, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status or any other basis prohibited by law.