[C21-039] Assistant Professor in Computer Network Systems

[C21-039]

Assistant Professor in Computer Network Systems

Department of Computer Electronics and Graphic Technology (CEGT)

Central Connecticut State University’s Department of Computer Electronics and Graphics Technology invites applications for a full-time, tenure-track position in Computer Network System. The successful candidate will teach undergraduate and graduate courses, develop curriculum and laboratory for Networking Information Technology, Cybersecurity, and Computer Engineering Technology programs, with particular focus on routing and switching, cloud networking and system, wireless networks, IoT, network security and administration, and contribute actively and effectively to students’ academic success, program accreditation, service, and scholarship. Candidates are expected to be committed to multiculturalism and working with a diverse student body.

Required Qualifications

• Ph.D. in Networking, Information Technology, or a closely related discipline by date of appointment from a regionally accredited institution or international equivalent.
• Evidence of active research in the networking discipline (e.g., publications and presentations at professional conferences, peer-reviewed journal articles).
• Demonstrated skills and strong commitment to technical laboratory and experimental teaching in networking, participation in hands-on research projects and other application oriented activities.
• Demonstrated excellent communication skills.
• Commitment to serving culturally, ethnically and linguistically diverse communities

Preferred Qualifications

• University teaching experience in networking.
• Minimum two years of U.S. industry experience in the networking field.
• Demonstrated experience in cloud networking and system.
• Demonstrated experience in Internet of Things.
• Demonstrated experience in network security.

The University: The largest of Connecticut’s regional comprehensive universities, Central currently enrolls 11,880 students. This includes 7,605 full-time undergraduates, 1,949 part-time undergraduates, 648 full-time graduate students, and 1,678 part-time graduate students. A third of its undergraduates are students of color, the largest group being Hispanic. Ninety-three percent of the students are from Connecticut. An increasingly residential campus, 64 percent of Central’s first-year students live on campus; 24 percent of all undergraduates live on campus. For more information about Central Connecticut State University, please visit www.ccsu.edu.

The Community: Located nine miles southwest of Hartford, New Britain is a city of some 70,000. Part of the Greater Hartford area of 1.2 million residents, New Britain is centrally located in the state and is within easy reach of much of Connecticut and several metropolitan areas in the region. New Britain’s population is characterized by a high degree of racial and ethnic diversity. Known as “Little Poland,” 17 percent of its population are of Polish background. It is the home of three Polish language newspapers and one television station, and annually hosts the Little Poland Festival. Significant portions of its population come from Puerto Rican, Italian, and Irish backgrounds. Currently, 37 percent of its population are Hispanic; 11 percent are African American; 25 percent live below the poverty line.

In addition to all that Hartford provides, New Britain is 40 minutes from Springfield, Mass., two hours from Boston, and two hours from New York City. It is also part of the Hartford-Springfield “Knowledge Corridor” and, therefore, within easy driving distance of a host of private and public institutions of higher education and many cultural opportunities.

Application and Appointment: For full consideration, applications must be received by March 15, 2021.

To begin the application process please visit the CCSU HR Job Opportunities at https://www.ccsu.edu/hr/faculty-management-admin.html. Select the job advertisement for [C21-039] Assistant Professor in Computer Network Systems and click on the Apply button and submit the following documents:

• Letter of interest addressing all the qualifications for the position
• Current curriculum vitae
• Statement of teaching philosophy and research interests
• Unofficial transcripts (undergraduate and graduate) Note: If selected, official copies are required Names of three current professional references with addresses, email addresses, and telephone numbers
• For ABD candidates, letter from thesis advisor stating anticipated date of completion

Salary is commensurate with education and experience. Fringe benefits include personal and sick leave, paid holidays, medical, dental, vision and prescription plans, a multi- plan retirement, retirement health care , deferred compensation, Dependent Care Assistant and Med Flex spending accounts, supplemental benefits such as long term, short term disability, tuition waiver for employee and eligible dependents at any of the Connecticut State Universities (Central, Eastern, Southern or Western).

Incomplete applications will not be considered. E-Mailed and mailed applications will not be accepted.

Please redact any personally identifiable information (i.e., Social Security number, date of birth, marital status, country of origin) from any documents submitted. Please ensure your Social Security Number is not listed on any documents submitted.

For more information, contact Dr. Xiaobing Hou at 860-832- 1843 or xhou@ccsu.edu.

As an affirmative action employer, Central Connecticut State University actively seeks and encourages applications from women, minorities, persons with disabilities, and individuals with protected veteran status. The University provides reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities upon request.