Assistant/Associate/Full Professor of Computer Science

Gonzaga University, United States

Updated: about 2 months ago
Location: Spokane, WASHINGTON
Job Type: FullTime
Deadline: ;

Position Information


Job Type Detail
At Gonzaga we don’t just state our mission. We live it every day as a Catholic, Jesuit, and humanistic University. It is the reason we exist and the foundation for our purpose: educating students for lives of leadership and service. From students to faculty and staff members, everyone here knows what we stand for – and they know how valuable our mission is to the success of our institution.
Our diverse selection of benefits is part of Gonzaga’s commitment to care for and meet the needs of our employees and their families. The University provides full-time faculty in their first year: a PPO Medical plan administered by Premera Blue Cross, employer-paid dental programs through Delta Dental, vision coverage through VSP, employer-paid Life Insurance, and optional employee-paid Life Insurance through Lincoln Financial, TIAA 403(b) Retirement plan including free onsite financial planning and advising, Employee Assistance Program through Supportlinc, ZagFit Wellness program with access to GU’s onsite fitness center, Spokane Transit Authority (STA) bus passes and more. Additional benefits such as Long Term Disability and Tuition Waivers are available after the first year of employment.
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Proposed Rank/Hiring Title Assistant/Associate/Full Professor of Computer Science
Department Computer Science
Proposed Hiring Contract Type Tenure Track
Non-Tenure Track End Date
Appointment Percent 100%
Months per Year 9 months
Job Summary
Gonzaga University’s Department of Computer Science in Spokane, WA invites applications for one full-time, open-rank, tenure-track position (Assistant Professor, Associate Professor, or Professor) beginning in the fall of 2024.
For information on our mission, please visit: https://www.gonzaga.edu/about/our-mission-jesuit-values/mission-statement  
Department, University, Region Descriptions
The Department of Computer Science with eight full-time faculty and over 250 majors, offers an ABET-accredited B.S. degree, and a B.A. degree. M.S. programs are in the planning stages. The department is one of four within Gonzaga’s School of Engineering and Applied Science. Gonzaga, ranked 83rd among national universities by U.S. News and World Report, is located on the banks of the Spokane River, a short walk from downtown Spokane. The university is minutes by foot from two medical schools, offering rich opportunities for collaboration. Spokane is near the Selkirk Mountains in Eastern Washington State. The tech centers of Seattle and San Francisco are easily reachable by short and frequent flights. The city has walkable neighborhoods, abundant parks, a downtown shopping district, and plentiful urban amenities. With mountains, lakes, and rivers in every direction, Spokane is an ideal base for outdoor recreation.
Essential Functions
Teaching—Tenured/tenure-track faculty members teach nine course credits each semester during the academic year. As part of our commitment to successful early careers, new faculty receive a 3-credit teaching reduction in the fall or spring of their first two years. Summer teaching opportunities may be available but are neither required nor guaranteed.
New faculty typically teach lower division courses in programming, data structures, or computer organization and upper division courses in software engineering/development, data, science, or security. Since the department offers a full range of computer science courses, there are other possibilities, like programming language design, networks, and artificial intelligence, depending on the interest and expertise of the faculty member, along with the needs of the department. Teaching duties are assigned by the chair in consultation with the individual faculty member.
Professional Development—Tenured/Tenure-track faculty members are expected to (1) stay current with their fields; (2) conduct scholarly/research that leads to publication in peer-reviewed academic journals and conference papers; (3) actively participate in departmental and School of Engineering and Applied Science professional activities.
Academic Citizenship & Service—The successful candidate will be a member of the faculty of the School of Engineering and Applied Science, with full voting privileges in the university faculty assembly and the school. As such, the person who assumes this position is expected to be a contributing member to the department, school, and university. Regular meeting attendance at all university, school and departmental meetings is expected. In addition, participation in related school and departmental committees is required.
Advising—After their first year at Gonzaga, all faculty members advise students with respect to curriculum and careers.
Minimum Qualifications
Minimum qualifications for the rank of assistant professor
  • Ph.D. in computer science or a closely related field completed by July 15, 2024.
  • An ability to teach introductory and advanced undergraduate courses in computer science
  • A record of early-stage scholarly activity (conference papers and presentations, working papers, and/or journal contributions)
  • Enthusiasm for teaching at the undergraduate level
  • Willingness to involve undergraduates in research
  • Willingness to teach at the graduate level
  • Record of creating inclusive learning environments that address the needs of diverse learners, including students from groups that have been traditionally underrepresented in technical fields.


Minimum qualifications for the rank of associate professor
  • Minimum qualifications for the rank of assistant professor plus:
    • At least five years’ experience at the rank of assistant professor in an accredited department of computer science or mid-career standing in the private or government sector
    • A well-defined scholarly agenda with a record of achievement (e.g., publications, presentations, etc.)
    • Record of creating inclusive learning environments that address the needs of diverse learners, including students from groups that have been traditionally underrepresented in technical fields.

Minimum qualifications for the rank of full professor
  • Minimum qualifications for the rank of associate professor plus:
    • At least five years’ experience at the rank of associate professor in an accredited department of computer science or standing substantially beyond mid-career in the private or government sector
    • A research record of a mature and established scholar
    • Record of creating inclusive learning environments that address the needs of diverse learners, including students from groups that have been traditionally underrepresented in technical fields.
Desired Qualifications
  • An ability to teach software engineering/development, cybersecurity, or data science
  • An ongoing and successful research program in software engineering/development, cybersecurity, or data science
  • Computer industry experience, especially if the candidate’s area of expertise is software engineering/development
  • Record of developing and teaching online computer science courses


Posting Detail Information


Open Date 08/15/2023
Close Date
Open Until Filled Yes
Application Review Begins on 10/01/2023
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Upper Reference
EEO Statement
Gonzaga University is a Jesuit, Catholic, humanistic institution, and is therefore interested in candidates who will contribute to its distinctive mission. Gonzaga University is a committed EEO/AA employer and diversity candidates are encouraged to apply. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to their disability status and/or protected veteran status. Applicants with disabilities needing reasonable accommodations to complete the application or hiring process should contact Human Resources (509) 313-5996.
Hiring Salary Assistant: $86,790 - $92,576; Associate: $99,365 - $105,989; Full Professor: $132,971 - $141,836; commensurate with education and experience
Special Instructions to Applicants
To apply, please visit our website at www.gonzaga.edu/jobs . Applicants are required to complete an online application and submit:
1. A cover letter, not more than a page in length, addressing:
a) Relevance of academic training and professional experience to the position
b) Interest in joining the Gonzaga faculty
c) Additional qualifications that could be brought to the position
2. A detailed curriculum vitae
3. A teaching statement, no more than a page in length, addressing:
a) Your experience teaching undergraduates
b) Techniques you would use to organize a classroom and to engage students
c) The Gonzaga computer science courses the applicant could teach (see https://www.gonzaga.edu/school-of-engineering-applied-science/degrees-and-programs/computer-science/cpsc-courses ).
4. A research statement, no more than a page in length, describing the applicant’s research and how it might include Gonzaga students
5. A statement, no more than a page in length, describing how you could contribute to the Jesuit mission of Gonzaga, and your experience working with students from underrepresented and underserved backgrounds. The Gonzaga University Mission Statement may be found here: https://www.gonzaga.edu/about/our-mission-jesuit-values/mission-statement  
Finalists will be asked to provide names and contact information for three professional references who will be asked to write confidential letters of recommendation.
If you have questions about the position, please email the chair, Dr. Paul De Palma at [email protected] . For assistance with the online application, please call 509-313-5996.
The School of Engineering and Applied Science seeks to recruit and retain a diverse faculty who can offer our students a range of expertise, perspectives, and teaching approaches.
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A copy of the report can be found online at www.Gonzaga.edu/Clery . A paper copy of the Campus Safety & Security Guide and Annual Fire Safety Report or the Gonzaga-In-Florence Safety & Security Guide may be obtained by contacting the Student Development Office on main campus, College Hall 120. The Florence Guide may also be obtained on the Florence campus in room 105.

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