Assistant Professor of Computer Science

University of Central Missouri, United States

Updated: over 1 year ago
Location: Warrensburg, MISSOURI
Deadline: ;

Position Information
Position Information


Position Title Assistant Professor
Working Title Assistant Professor of Computer Science
Department 220820-Computer Science & Cybersecurity
Pay Rate Per faculty salary model
FTE 1.0
FLSA Exempt
Position Number 998560
Classification Faculty
Special Instructions to Applicants:
The Application Process: To apply online, go to https://jobs.ucmo.edu, Apply to position #998560. The following items should be attached: a letter of interest, a curriculum vitae, copies of transcripts, Teaching/Research Statement, and a list of three professional references including their names, telephone numbers and email addresses required on the application of employment.
Official transcripts and three letters of recommendation will be requested for candidates invited for on-campus interview. For more information, contact
Dr. Belinda Copus, Search Committee Chair Department of Computer Science and Cybersecurity of Central Missouri
Warrensburg, MO 64093
(660) 543-4930
[email protected]
Initial screening of applications begins Oct 1, 2022 and continues until the position is filled. Multiple positions available.
NOTE: A background check is required for the selected candidate of this position and any job offer is contingent on the results of this check.
The University of Central Missouri is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We accept applications from qualified applicants regardless of race, gender, or abilities. Minorities, women, disabled, and veterans are encouraged to apply.
UCM is located in Warrensburg, MO, which is 35 miles southeast of the Kansas City metropolitan area. It is a public comprehensive university with over 10,000 students. The School of Computer Science and Mathematics offers undergraduate and graduate programs in Computer Science, Cybersecurity, Information Technology and Software Engineering with over 1400 students, The undergraduate Computer Science and Cybersecurity programs are accredited by the Computing Accreditation Commission of ABET. The undergraduate Software Engineering program is accredited by the Engineering Accreditation Commission of ABET.
Working hours:
Professional Faculty Hours
Bargaining Unit No
Work Location Warrensburg Campus
Posting Date 09/19/2022
Closing Date
Open Until Filled
Position Purpose
The School of Computer Science and Mathematics at the University of Central Missouri is accepting applications for one tenure-track position in Computer Science at the rank of Assistant Professor. The appointment will begin January 2023. We are looking for faculty excited by the prospect of shaping our school’s future and contributing to its sustained excellence.
Duties for this position will include teaching undergraduate and graduate courses in computer science and developing new courses depending upon the expertise of the applicant and school needs, conducting research which leads toward peer-reviewed publications and/or externally funded grants, and program accreditation/assessment. Faculty are expected to assist with school and university committee work and service activities, and advising majors.
Education & Formal Training Doctorate degree (Specify field(s) of study below)
Other Education & Formal Training
Ph.D. in Computer Science by August 2022.
Computer Skills
Experience
  • Research expertise and/or industrial experiences in artificial intelligence, machine learning or big data analytics.
  • Demonstrated ability to teach existing courses at the undergraduate and graduate levels.
  • Ability to develop a quality research program and secure external funding.
  • Commitment to engage in curricular development/assessment at the undergraduate and graduate levels.
  • A strong commitment to excellence in teaching, research, and continued professional growth.
  • Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
Special Skills, Abilities, and Knowledge: Attention to detail, Communication skills, including oral, written, and/or nonverbal, Human Relations/Interpersonal skills, Leadership skills: organization/meeting facilitation/project leadership, Maintain confidentiality, Ability to manage multiple concurrent projects and meet deadlines
Other Special Skills, Abilities, and Knowledge
Physical & Environmental Factors:
Special Working Conditions: Professional appearance
Ability to Keyboard