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Assistant Professor of Computer Science

Employer
Florida Southern College
Location
Florida, United States
Salary
Salary Commensurate with experience
Date posted
Oct 22, 2021
TO APPLY visit www.flsouthern.edu/jobs  and complete the College's online application form.

 

 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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