International Faculty, Department of Computer Science

Department
Computer Science

Job Posting Title
International Faculty, Department of Computer Science

Job Description

Teaching Responsibilities:

Responsibilities include teaching lower and upper division undergraduate computer science courses (15 credit hours per semester) at the American University of Phnom Penh in Cambodia. Courses include CSCI 121 Computer Science I, CSCI 221 Computer Science II, CSCI 251 Data Structures, CSCI 321 Assembly Language, CSCI 331 Operating Systems, CSCI 421 Programming Languages, CSCI 431 Computer Graphics, and CSCI 441 Software Engineering.

            

Location:

Courses will be delivered to FHSU/AUPP partnership students on-site at the American University of Phnom Penh. This position will require relocation to Cambodia. All instruction is conducted in English, so familiarity with the Cambodian language is not required.

Overview:

AUPP was established in August 2013 to offer high quality academic programs using international best practices. The Computer Science partnership with FHSU began in 2017. Under this partnership, a student completes four Computer Science classes and two Informatics classes from AUPP faculty and eight Computer Science and two Informatics classes from FHSU faculty. The FHSU classes are currently offered online, but this position will make it possible to offer these classes on the AUPP campus.

FHSU provides round-trip transportation (and additional reasonable expenses) for travel to and from Cambodia. All instruction will be face-to-face with support by the Blackboard learning management system. Applicants must demonstrate an ability to communicate and interact well with students from other cultures, FHSU faculty members, FHSU administrators, and the administrators at AUPP.

Department: Computer Science (Werth College of Science, Technology and Mathematics)

Position Available:  Full-time, ten-month, temporary with possibility of renewal

Rank:  Instructor or Assistant Professor

Appointment Date: Fall Academic Semester, 2024

Priority Deadline: January 12, 2024

Required Qualifications:

Education:

Master’s degree in Computer Science or a closely related field from an accredited institution is required. Candidates must meet minimum standards for academic qualification consistent with HLC accreditation.

Visa:

Successful candidates must be eligible to legally work in the United States, and also apply for and obtain a work permit/visa in Cambodia. FHSU will outline these processes, as well as assist in acquiring and paying for these documents.

Preferred Qualifications:

Education:

Ph.D. (or other terminal degree) or ABD from an accredited institution in computer science or a closely related field is preferred.

Experience:

Individuals with teaching experience in the field of computer science are strongly preferred.  Experience in teaching/developing coursework for diverse, cross-cultural, or ESL/EFL students is desirable. Familiarity with Cambodian culture is preferred but not required (all courses are taught in English).

Compensation:

Salary:

Salary for this position will be competitive and commensurate with experience, qualifications, and rank. The salary range is contingent on funding and administrative approval.

Benefits Provided by Fort Hays State University:

• Transportation to Cambodia.

• A $2200 stipend for return travel on the faculty member’s own schedule at the end of the academic year.

• Health, retirement, and associated benefits package.

• Administrative and cost assistance in attaining work permits.

Additional Benefits Provided by American University of Phnom Penh: To Be Determined

Application and Credentials:

To apply, please provide the following documents in one consolidated PDF file:

• Current vitae/resume including at least three professional references.
• Cover letter specifying how candidate’s credentials match with position description.
• Statement of teaching philosophy including range of coding and software language skills, capacity to teach complex computer science material, and approach to successfully teach in a foreign setting to non-native English-speaking students.

Application Process: To apply for this position, please visit https://fhsu.wd1.myworkdayjobs.com/CAREERS .  Only electronic applications submitted through the webpage will be accepted. The position will be filled immediately.

Please contact Keith Dreiling, Chair of the Department of Computer Science if you have questions or need additional information [email protected]   785-628-5280.

About the College Of Science, Technology and Mathematics :

The college was formed in 2015 by aggregating the departments of Agriculture, Applied Technology, Biology, Chemistry, Computer Science, Geosciences, Mathematics, and Physics, as well as the Sternberg Museum of Natural History and the Kansas Wetlands Education Center. The academic units consist of approximately 70 full-time faculty, 1400 undergraduate majors, and 50 graduate students. STM departments also make significant contributions to the university’s General Education program, coursework support for the other four colleges, and to the Kansas Academy of Mathematics and Science, which is an early-college program for high-achieving high school students. A new 58,000 sq. ft. Applied Technology and Sculpture building houses new technology student learning spaces, and will complement existing state of the art facilities. Undergraduate students participate in technical, classroom, field, and lab experiences that many universities would reserve for graduate students. The wide range of academic programs are innovative, and college faculty embrace a one-on-one teaching and mentoring philosophy, while providing robust scholarship opportunities for our students.

Community of Hays

FHSU is located in Hays, a vibrant college town of approximately 20,000, located halfway between Kansas City and Denver on Interstate 70. Hays is the regional center for education, health care, professional services, shopping, culture, and recreation for the western half of Kansas. The community boasts excellent recreational programs and facilities, including the comprehensive Center for Health Improvement, Hays Aquatic Park, Smoky Hill Country Club, Hays Municipal Golf Course, and extensive walking, running, and biking trails. Hays is within 45 minutes of two large lakes that offer great opportunities for boating, fishing, and camping. The Hays Municipal Airport provides connecting service to Denver with several flights daily. The Hays community is home to excellent Pre-K and K-12, public and private schools. With over 60 restaurants, major retail outlets, a low unemployment rate, and very short commute times, the city provides a safe, welcoming, low-cost, high-quality living environment for the residents who call "Hays, America" home.

Notice of Non-discrimination – Fort Hays State University is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of gender, race, religion, national origin, color, age, marital status, sexual orientation, genetic information, disability or veteran status.

Background Check: Final candidate will have consented to and successfully completed a criminal background check.

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