Assistant Professor of Computer Science
- Employer
- Florida Southern College
- Location
- Florida, United States
- Salary
- Salary Commensurate with experience
- Date posted
- Oct 22, 2021
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- Position Type
- Faculty Positions, Science, Technology & Mathematics, Computer Sciences & Technology
- Employment Level
- Tenured/Tenured Track
- Employment Type
- Full Time
Job Summary: The Department of Computer Science at Florida Southern College invites exceptional individuals who share our strong commitment to undergraduate education to apply for a tenure-track position at the rank of Assistant Professor to begin in August 2022. Candidates with research interests in any area of specialization will be considered, but emphasis in AI/Machine Learning, Web/Cloud Computing, Cybersecurity, Robotics, Mobile Applications, HCI/UX, or Data Science is preferred. The successful candidate will demonstrate a strong commitment to teaching undergraduates and will be expected to teach courses at all levels of the curriculum with particular emphasis on core courses. The teaching load is 3/3. Faculty are expected to maintain an active program of scholarly activity that includes mentoring talented undergraduates and to engage in service to the campus community.
Computer Science Department
The Department of Computer Science moved into the new, state-of-the-art Carole and Marcus Weinstein Computer Sciences Center in August 2021. In addition to dedicated, high-tech classrooms, this new facility houses a cyber range, AI/Robotics research lab, makerspace, and eSports gaming room. The CS curriculum was recently redesigned and now includes three-course concentration sequences in AI and Machine Learning, Web and Cloud Computing, and Cybersecurity. The department’s computing infrastructure is undergoing an expansion to provide additional virtual machine servers to support custom computing environments for courses and research. The successful candidate will have the opportunity to help guide the department through a period of significant growth.
Life in Lakeland
Lakeland, FL is one of America’s fastest-growing cities and a wonderful place to live. Situated between Orlando and Tampa, Lakeland strikes a balance between small-town living and resort-style amenities. Aptly named for its thirty-eight stunning lakes, Lakeland is also infused with Old Florida history and boundless natural beauty. Recreational opportunities are endless and include nature tours of the Florida landscape, biking trails both around the city and around several of the more popular lakefronts, the many beautiful beaches with powdery-white sand, or even a magical day at any one of the wonderful theme parks less than an hour away.
About our ideal candidate
Minimum Qualifications:
1. Ph.D. in computer science or a closely related field
(candidates with a master’s degree and significant industry
experience are invited to apply and will be considered for an
initial non-tenure track appointment).
2. Experience in teaching undergraduate computer science
courses.
3. Ability to teach and develop courses for an undergraduate
computer science program.
4. Ability to create and foster an engaged-learning
environment in the classroom.
5. Excellent interpersonal, organizational, and communication
skills.
6. Experience with advising undergraduate research
projects.
Preferred Qualifications:
1. Active research program, with opportunities for potential
undergraduate student collaboration.
2. Expertise in one or more of the following areas: AI/Machine
Learning, Web/Cloud Computing, Cybersecurity, Robotics, Mobile
Applications, HCI/UX, or Data Science.
Review of applications will begin immediately and continue
until the position is filled. To be assured of full consideration,
applicants should submit the following by December 10th,
2021:
• Cover Letter
• C.V.
• Teaching Statement
• Research Statement (including a discussion of how undergraduate
students can be engaged)
• Unofficial Graduate Transcripts
• Names and Contact Information for 3 References
Applicants may direct questions about the position to
Search Committee Chair Dr. Christian Roberson at
croberson@flsouthern.edu.
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