Assistant Professor of Computer Information Systems

Job Type

Full-Time

 

Salary

Commensurate with Experience

 

Hours per Week

40 hours

 

Hiring Department

Computer Science

 

Required Application Materials

A single PDF or Word document containing a CV, letter of interest, and a list of three (3) professional references is required to apply.

Important Instructions:   

When prompted to upload your “resume”, upload your combined documents as one file.

• Please do not upload documents to “Cover Letter” or “References”

 

If the required application materials were not uploaded at the “resume” prompt, please withdraw your application, and re-apply to upload your combined documents as one file.

 

Job Summary

The Department of Computer Science within the Soules College of Business at the University of Texas at Tyler invites applications for a full-time tenure-track Assistant Professor position in Computer Information Systems for Fall 2023.  The new faculty member will join a department of 10 faculty supporting our 5 current degree programs offered in the Department of Computer Science in the Soules College: BS Computer Science, BS Computer Information Systems, BS Information Technology, MS Computer Science, and MS Cybersecurity and Data Analytics. The ideal candidate demonstrates a capability for excellence in teaching and research, readiness to support our existing and proposed degree programs, evidence of maintaining an active research agenda, and experience in supervising graduate students.

 

Essential Functions

Duties include, but are not limited to:

• Primary teaching responsibilities will cover Computer Information Systems courses at undergraduate and graduate levels.
• Success in scholarly activities through publications, grant writing, and collaboration with the faculty in our department, college, and university.
• Service at the department, college, and university levels as well as service to the professional community.

 

Required Qualifications

• Ph.D. in Computer Information Systems, Management Information Systems, or related field.
• An ongoing scholarly agenda appropriate for a tenure-track position.
• Evidence of effective teaching.
• Excellent interpersonal, verbal, and written communication skills.
• Demonstrated ability to collaborate effectively with colleagues in performing professional service.

 

Preferred Qualifications

• Complementary research and technical skills.
• Publications in top-level scholarly journals.
• Evidence of ability to work with diverse college student populations.
• Experience with grant work or grant writing.

 

About The University of Texas at Tyler

The University of Texas at Tyler is part of the prestigious University of Texas System that includes 13 institutions located throughout the state. Founded in 1971, UT Tyler today enrolls 10,000 students and consists of six colleges. 

Our beautiful Tyler campus features more than 200 acres nestled along a lake and surrounded by thick pine and oak forests, providing a picturesque location for study and recreation. We also offer instructional sites at The University of Texas Health Science Center at Tyler and in Palestine, Longview, and Houston.

With more than 80 bachelor's, master's and doctoral degree programs offered, UT Tyler provides a wealth of learning opportunities and dynamic programs.

For more information, please visit https://www.uttyler.edu/about/.

 

Additional Information

The retirement plan for this position is Teacher Retirement System of Texas (TRS), subject to the position being at least 20 hours per week and at least 135 days in length. This position has the option to elect the Optional Retirement Program (ORP) instead of TRS, subject to the position being 40 hours per week and at least 135 days in length.

This position is security-sensitive and subject to Texas Education Code Section 51.215, which authorizes the employer to obtain criminal history record information. Applicants selected must be able to show proof of eligibility to work in the United States by time of hire.

 

EEO/AA Statement

The University of Texas at Tyler is an Equal Employment Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, status as a protected veteran, among other things, or status as a qualified individual with a disability. Women, minorities, protected veterans, and individuals with disabilities are encouraged to apply.