Open Rank Faculty Position in Computer Science -School of Science, Technology, and Health

Open Rank Faculty Position in Computer Science- School of Science, Technology, and Health

Biola University invites applications for a full-time, tenure-track faculty position in Computer Science, open rank, to begin August 2023.  Candidates with expertise in all areas of Computer Science will be considered, but preference will be given to candidates that fill department needs and complement the current faculty strength.

Responsibilities:

• Teach relevant undergraduate courses in Computer Science.
• Provide academic advising and mentoring for computer science students towards a future career and in the faith.
• Participate in course, curriculum, and program development.
• Remain current in their field by conducting research and being active in their professional organizations.
• Participate in campus, university, and community service activities.

Qualifications:

• Preference will be given to candidates with an earned Ph.D. from an accredited institution in Computer Science or a closely related field with relevant experience. Candidates expected to receive their Ph.D. by the time of employment will also be considered for the tenure-track faculty position, while candidates with a Master’s degree in Computer Science and extensive industry experience will be considered for nontenure-track positions.
• The candidate must have a strong Christian commitment with an interest in the integration of faith and science.
• The candidate must possess a commitment to high-quality instruction in a student-centered environment, with a dedication to outstanding teaching, scholarship, and service.
• Strong oral and written communication skills and the ability to relate to a diverse student body.
• Ability to teach core courses in Architecture and Organization, Operating Systems, Cybersecurity, Computer Graphics, Web Programming, and Cloud Computing is desired.
• A prior track record of excellent college level teaching is desired.
• Industry experience is desired.

The School of Science, Technology, and Health (SSTH) is the largest undergraduate of the nine schools that comprise Biola University. SSTH serves both graduate and undergraduate students. Our mission is to train professionals who are grounded in a Christian worldview, are intellectually and technically proficient and are prepared to provide clear moral leadership in their respective fields. Our school is committed to a biblical vision of unity where diverse believers work together as one body under the lordship of Christ. Candidates from diverse backgrounds, cultures and experiences are encouraged to apply.

Biola is an evangelical Christian university in which faculty endorse a university statement of Christian faith and community values, and are committed to the integration of faith and learning.  Candidates must be willing to support Biola’s mission, and preference will be given to applicants who demonstrate a clear commitment to the integration of faith into their scholarship and teaching. Biola serves a student body of over 5,500 undergraduate and graduate students and is accredited by WASC. 

As a private Christian University, Biola seeks faculty whose personal theological beliefs are in agreement with the Biola Theological Positions and maintain a lifestyle consistent with the Biola Standard of Conduct.  

Applicants should send their CV, one-page statement of interest, and one-page Christian testimony via  https://biola.csod.com/ux/ats/careersite/1/home/requisition/2031?c=biola