Visiting Assistant/Associate Professor

VISITING ASSISTANT/ASSOCIATE PROFESSOR OF COMPUTER SCIENCE

Manhattan College in Riverdale, NY

Scope

The Computer Science Department at Manhattan College seeks a committed teacher-scholar for a full-time position at the Visiting Assistant/Associate Professor rank, for the Spring 2023 semester. The initial contract term is for one semester, beginning January 2023, with the possibility of renewal contingent to funding. The visiting faculty regular teaching load is 21 credits per year. We expect a hired candidate to teach 15 credits in Spring 2021. A teaching assignment for each semester may include multiple sections of the same course.
The department offers B.S. and B.A. degrees in Computer Science and M.S. degree in Computer Science.

Responsibilities

The candidate is expected to teach core computer science undergraduate courses including C++ based programming courses, Discrete Structures, Java Programming, Excel-based course on statistical analysis for non-majors, C++ based Data Structures and Algorithms.

Qualifications

The ideal candidate should hold a Ph.D. in Computer Science or related area. An ABD candidate may be considered if Ph.D. is earned prior to start date of the employment in January 2023.
Candidates will be evaluated on their academic background, communication skills, potential for excellence in teaching, scholarly activity, potential for service to the college, and ability to bring new ideas to the computer science program. Teaching experience is strongly preferred.

Application Process 

Apply online. Applicants should submit, in electronic form, a single PDF file that includes a cover letter (please indicate your ability to teach courses listed above), curriculum vitae (including a list of publications), and a statement of teaching philosophy. Candidates are invited to include a statement of scholarly activity, if desired.

Three letters of reference (two of these should address teaching ability) will be required from all finalists. Indicate whether you have an authorization to work in the United States at this time or will have it when the position begins or will require a visa sponsorship from Manhattan College.

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Any inquiries regarding this position should be addressed to the Computer Science Department Chair
Dr. Igor Aizenberg at igor.aizenberg@manhattan.edu.

Manhattan College is an independent Catholic coeducational institution in the Lasallian tradition. We expect our faculty, administration, and staff to be knowledgeable about our mission and to make a positive contribution to the mission. Women and minorities are encouraged to apply. We are committed to a diverse campus community. AA/EO Employer M/F/D/V.