Assistant / Associate Professor of Computer Science

Job Summary

The TSYS School of Computer Science at Columbus State University invites applications for a tenure-track, faculty position in Computer Science. The start date for this position is January 3, 2022. Applicants with a background and/or interest in Artificial Intelligence, Data Science, Cloud Computing and Enterprise Computing (web and/or mainframe) are preferred. Applicants with specializations in other areas of computer science are also encouraged to apply.

Responsibilities

Responsibilities include delivering quality instruction in undergraduate and graduate courses; conducting research including student mentoring, student advising, developing and coordinating grant proposals; participating in university and community services; and contributing to the research program of the School of Computer Science. The successful candidate will be expected to engage in practices that support the Universities focus on student engagement and active learning.

Required Qualifications

Candidates are required to have an earned Ph.D. in Computer Science or a closely related field by the time of appointment (January 3, 2022). The successful candidate will be expected to engage in practices that support the University's focus on student engagement and active learning.

Required Documents to Attach

• Letter of Application
  
  
• Curriculum Vitae
  
  
• Unofficial Transcripts (Official transcripts from all institutions attended must be received prior to an offer being extended)
  
  
• Statement of Teaching Philosophy
  
  
• Statement on Research
  
  
• Contact information of three references with emails and current telephone numbers (will not be contacted without prior notification)
  
  

Contact Information

If you have any questions, please contact Dr. Shamim Khan, TSYS School of Computer Science, 4225 University Avenue, Columbus, GA 31907; or via email to cs@columbusstate.edu.

Conditions of Employment

Successful completion of a criminal background investigation and legal authorization to work in the US prior to employment is required.

Equal Employment Opportunity

Columbus State University is committed to recruiting, supporting, and fostering a diverse, equitable, and inclusive community of outstanding faculty, staff, and students and is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. It is the policy of Columbus State University to recruit, hire, train, promote, and educate persons without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, ethnicity, age, genetic information, disability, gender identity, sexual orientation or protected veteran status.

Special Applicant Instructions

Applications will be accepted until the position has been filled. Applications for part-time and full-time faculty positions must include transcripts of all academic work, and official transcripts must be presented prior to campus visit if selected for interview. Applicants must have the ability to meet Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges (SACSCOC) requirements, in particular a minimum of 18 graduate hours in the teaching discipline. Columbus State University is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer, Committed to Diversity in Hiring.

All applications and required documents must be submitted using Columbus State University’s online employment site and a complete packet must be submitted for full consideration. If applicable, any international transcripts must be evaluated by an approved foreign credential evaluator prior to submission.