Director of Computing Programs - Arlington VA (Open Rank)

About the Opportunity

The Khoury College of Computer Sciences at Northeastern University invites applications for the position of Associate or Full Teaching Professor and Director of Computing Programs beginning July 2024 or January 2025 at our campus in Arlington, VA, where will currently offer two programs - Master of Computer Science Align, Master of Computer Science.  The Align program is a national initiative to close America’s tech diversity gap by offering an innovative Master of Science in CS for non-computer science major. Beginning Fall 2024, we will also be offering the Master of Science Cybersecurity Align program, broadening pathway opportunities for those interested in transitioning to a computing career.

We are seeking highly motivated individuals committed to high-quality, inclusive teaching and equity in computer science. Full-time appointments at all ranks are renewable, career-focused, non-tenure-track positions with responsibilities in teaching and service. Khoury College also supports teaching faculty to pursue impactful activities beyond teaching and service responsibilities. Many teaching faculty are active in research and scholarship, diversity initiatives, and service to their local communities.

Khoury College has grown rapidly over the last five years in response to increased student demand at the BS, MS, and PhD levels, and we expect to continue this rapid growth for the next several years. We invite you to join a college with significant support for teaching-track faculty and an underlying mission that is driven by our motto of “CS for Everyone.” Khoury College is committed to diversity and inclusion in computer science. We aim to establish a computing population—students, faculty, researchers, and staff—that reflects today’s global society. Building relationships with students and service to the college and university are integral components of the position.

Northeastern University is home to 35,000 full- and part-time graduate and undergraduate students and to the nation’s premier cooperative education program. The past decade has witnessed a dramatic increase in Northeastern’s international reputation for research and innovative educational programs.

Responsibilities:

The ideal candidate for the Director role will be able to combine strong leadership skills, demonstrated administrative experience, and a commitment to increasing diversity in computer science to create a strategic vision for growth of programs in the region. The Director oversees the operational functions of Khoury programs on the campus, including faculty mentoring, budgeting, and collaboration with Graduate Student Services staff that provide academic advising, cocurricular programming, and career services support. The Director will teach three courses per year and will have the opportunity to recruit full- and part-time faculty at the Arlington campus.  The Director will work closely with the Dean of Khoury College, the Associate Dean of Network Programs, and the Directors of other regional campuses.  The Director will interact with Arlington campus staff and administration as well as the faculty and staff of other colleges in support of regional programs and goals.

Qualifications:

Candidates must hold a PhD in Computer Science or a related field from an accredited institution by the appointment start date. Appointment rank will be commensurate with experience.

Please submit a cover letter of interest highlighting teaching accomplishments and relevant professional experience. Candidates must also submit a teaching statement, a diversity statement, and a curriculum vitae.

Teaching statement:

Please summarize your past instructional and/or mentorship experiences, your pedagogical philosophy, your plans/goals for teaching at Northeastern (including existing and proposed courses), and your strategies for teaching and mentoring a diverse cohort of undergraduate and graduate students. 

Diversity, Inclusion, and Equity statement: 

Please provide a statement of your contributions to diversity that describes your past experience, activities, and future plans to advance diversity, equity, inclusion, justice and belonging in your teaching, service, and impactful work outside the classroom. Some faculty candidates may not have substantial past activities. If that is the case, we recommend focusing on future plans in your statement.

Compensation is commensurate with qualifications and includes an outstanding benefits package.

For more information about the College, please visit http://khoury.northeastern.edu/. Northeastern University – Arlington is located in the Rosslyn neighborhood, north of Reagan National Airport  and west of Washington, D.C. The campus is easily accessible by public transit.

Position Type

Academic

Additional Information

Northeastern University considers factors such as candidate work experience, education and skills when extending an offer.  

Northeastern has a comprehensive benefits package for benefit eligible employees. This includes medical, vision, dental, paid time off, tuition assistance, wellness & life, retirement- as well as commuting & transportation. Visit https://hr.northeastern.edu/benefits/ for more information.  

Northeastern University is an equal opportunity employer, seeking to recruit and support a broadly diverse community of faculty and staff.  Northeastern values and celebrates diversity in all its forms and strives to foster an inclusive culture built on respect that affirms inter-group relations and builds cohesion. 

All qualified applicants are encouraged to apply and will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, age, sex, sexual orientation, disability status, or any other  characteristic protected by applicable law.

To learn more about Northeastern University’s commitment and support of diversity and inclusion, please see www.northeastern.edu/diversity .