Tenure-Track Open Rank Professor in Computer Science

Santa Clara University is a private, Jesuit, Catholic university located in the heart of California’s Silicon Valley. Faculty are teaching scholars who equally balance a commitment to quality teaching with active programs of research. Ideal candidates should therefore demonstrate not only potential for excellent undergraduate teaching, but also promise in sustained research and scholarly publication. As with most of the departments in the College of Arts and Sciences, the Department of Mathematics and Computer Science is a strictly undergraduate program. The University is focused on creating an academic community that educates citizens and leaders who will build a more humane, just, and sustainable world.

The Department of Mathematics and Computer Science is offering one tenure-track position at the rank of Assistant or Associate Professor/Professor, for qualified candidates, in some field of computer science. We are especially interested in candidates in some area of computer security or data science. Appropriate candidates will have the ability to develop and teach lower and upper division computer science courses. The successful candidate will be expected to advise and mentor undergraduate students.

The University, the College, and the Department have a longstanding culture of equally valuing research and teaching for all tenure stream faculty.  Therefore, successful candidates must have a strong commitment to both teaching and research, with the ability to establish and maintain an active research program. Research programs that include some possibility to involve undergraduates are especially attractive. Teaching responsibilities will include traditional lower division coursework as well as upper division coursework suitable for the candidate’s area of expertise. The official load for tenure-track faculty is seven courses over three academic quarters, with a one-course reduction for research-active faculty; that is, the typical load is two 10-week courses per academic quarter, for three quarters.  

Successful candidates should demonstrate not only experience in excellent undergraduate teaching and sustained research and scholarly publication, but also effective service to the Department, College, or University.  Candidates should also display initiative and have potential for leadership, have effective communication skills and a strong track record of working effectively and collegially with students, colleagues, and others, have a demonstrated interest or experience in recruiting or mentoring women and other underrepresented students, as well as an understanding and support of the University’s mission and goals.

Minimum Qualifications:  Candidates should (1) possess a doctorate in an area of Computer Science; (2) have appropriate university-level teaching experience; (3) have a sustainable research program; and (4) provide a completed application.

Rank and Salary: Assistant Professor or possibly higher, depending on experience, salary and benefits competitive, includes housing assistance program.

Starting Date:  September 1, 2023

Deadline: Candidates should submit applications by November 28, 2022 for full consideration.

Responsibilities: Tenure track faculty at SCU are teaching scholars who are expected to balance teaching, research and service.  Successful candidates must have a strong commitment to excellent teaching, the ability to establish and maintain an active research program, and provide service to the Department, College, or University. Teaching responsibilities will include development and teaching of traditional lower division coursework as well as upper division coursework suitable for the candidate’s area of expertise, as well as student advising and mentoring. The official load for tenure-track faculty is seven courses over three academic quarters, with a one-course reduction for research-active faculty; that is, the typical load is two 10-week courses per academic quarter, for three quarters. This is an in-person position. More specifically, duties include but are not limited to:
 
TEACHING
1. Teach lower- and upper-division courses in the major and university core curriculum, as assigned by the chair, including courses like CSCI 10, CSCI 60, CSCI 61. SCU is on the quarter system and a typical load is two courses per quarter. Teaching responsibilities include, but are not limited to the following:

• Conducting and appearing at all assigned class meetings in a timely and prepared manner that demonstrates a command of the discipline and skill in presenting it effectively.

• Assigning and evaluating written work, projects, and exams that align with course or core learning objectives and providing timely feedback to students.

• Holding weekly office hours at times reasonably convenient to students.

• Assigning and submitting student grades that are appropriate, accurate, and fair measures of student performance to the Office of the Registrar by the designated deadline.

• Administering numerical and narrative evaluations in each section for all courses.

2. Develop and teach courses that contribute to curriculum development in the relevant degree program and/or the university core. Faculty teaching university core courses should follow an approved syllabus or work with the chair to design an appropriate syllabus for submission for approval from the relevant Faculty Core Curriculum Committee.

3. Participate in assessment of student learning for courses in the department.
 
4. Provide informed advice and mentoring to undergraduate students.
 
5. Fulfill other instructional or academic duties as may be assigned by the Dean of the College of Arts and Sciences or by the Chair of the Mathematics and Computer Science Department.
 
RESEARCH
1. Develop a research program at SCU that will result in the publication of peer-reviewed publications, monographs, and/or creative work per the department scholarship standards.
 
2. Preference will be given to candidates with a research program that can accommodate participation of undergraduates.
 
SERVICE
1. Provide effective service to the Department of Mathematics and Computer Science, the College, the University and profession through contributions other than teaching and scholarship such as service on committees, participation in professional organizations and activities, leadership, and community service performed by virtue of professional expertise or association with the university as appropriate to rank and experience.

Application Process:  Please submit the materials below to the WorkDay system via the Human Resources website. The application will include:

• Curriculum Vitae/Resume

• A cover letter addressing the candidate’s qualifications for and interest in the position

• A teaching statement 

• A statement of current and future research plans, commenting on potential to engage undergraduates in research

• Peer evaluations for a course or courses, student evaluations, or other indications of teaching effectiveness

• Samples of course syllabi or other teaching materials

• Graduate Transcripts (unofficial transcripts are acceptable in the initial application)

• At least one example of representative scholarship, such as a published article or book chapter, or dissertation chapter, etc.

• Names and contact information for three references. If requested, letters from references must be received by December 14, 2022.

For questions, please contact Dr. Nicolette Meshkat (nmeshkat@scu.edu), Search Committee Chair, Department of Mathematics and Computer Science, Santa Clara University, 500 El Camino Real, Santa Clara, CA 95053-0310, 408-554-2310.

Santa Clara University is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer committed to the strategic goal of enriching the quality of our community of scholars by increasing the diversity among faculty, staff, and students. Women, persons of color, and members of historically underrepresented groups who can contribute to this goal are especially encouraged to apply and to identify their strengths, experiences, or interests related to achieving this goal in their letter of application.

Work Authorization:

A foreign national who is appointed to a tenured or tenure-track faculty position is eligible for sponsorship by Santa Clara University.

EEO Statement

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Santa Clara University is an equal opportunity/equal access/affirmative action employer fully committed to achieving a diverse workforce and complies with all Federal and California State laws, regulations, and executive orders regarding non-discrimination and affirmative action. Applications from members of historically underrepresented groups are especially encouraged. For a complete copy of Santa Clara University’s equal opportunity and nondiscrimination policies, see https://www.scu.edu/title-ix/policies-reports/

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