Assistant/Associate Professor of Computer Science - State University Faculty

Minnesota State Colleges and Universities•Saint Cloud, MN

16h

About The Position

The successful candidate will teach a mix of introductory and advanced computer science courses, participate in curricular updates for the computer science program, serve on departmental committees, remain professionally active, and perform other duties as assigned. The successful candidate is expected to establish and maintain a professional goal of becoming an outstanding teacher-scholar through research-based, best-practice pedagogy. They are expected to teach using both in-person and alternative delivery methods, such as online and hybrid. They will regularly pursue professional development opportunities focused on pedagogical growth. Instruct courses in varied locations and at varied times, in-person, online, or hybrid, and in either a semester or accelerated semester schedule. The successful candidate will share St. Cloud State’s commitment to our mission, and in particular, the value we place in diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) as outlined in SCSU’s It’s Time strategic framework. Notably, we uphold the advancement of diversity, equity, and inclusion and engage in intentional actions to address systemic inequities throughout the university and surrounding environment. DEI values, practices, and strategies are embedded into the fabric of our institution and campus community, and they align with the priorities expressed in the Minnesota State system’s Equity 2030 initiative. SCSU expects all of its employees to help advance these practices and to contribute to the development of an anti-racist, inclusive community.

Requirements

PhD or equivalent in Computer Science or a closely related area
Experience in Artificial Intelligence, Human Computer Interfaces, or Theory of Computing
Demonstrated potential to be an effective instructor utilizing best teaching practices
Evidence of excellent communication skills
Demonstrated ability to teach and work with persons from culturally diverse backgrounds
Please note that successful applicants must be eligible to work in the United States on or before the effective date of appointment. Eligibility includes being a U.S. citizen or national, a lawful permanent resident, or a foreign national authorized to work in the U.S. without the need for employer sponsorship. Employees must maintain work authorization without sponsorship for the duration of their appointment.

Nice To Haves

Experience in implementing practical AI systems
Experience in teaching beginning computing courses including Computer Science 1 and 2
Experience engaging students in experiential learning through real-world projects
Experience with teaching and assessment of online courses

Responsibilities

Teach a mix of introductory and advanced computer science courses
Participate in curricular updates for the computer science program
Serve on departmental committees
Remain professionally active
Perform other duties as assigned
Establish and maintain a professional goal of becoming an outstanding teacher-scholar through research-based, best-practice pedagogy
Teach using both in-person and alternative delivery methods, such as online and hybrid
Regularly pursue professional development opportunities focused on pedagogical growth
Instruct courses in varied locations and at varied times, in-person, online, or hybrid, and in either a semester or accelerated semester schedule

Benefits

11 paid Holidays
Vacation Time
Sick Time
six weeks of Paid Parental Leave
low cost medical and dental insurance with low deductibles ($250 - $1500)
a Pension Plan
457(b) and 403(b) retirement plans and other retirement investment options
pre-tax medical and dental expense (with roll-over option) and dependent care accounts
employer paid life insurance
short and long term disability
professional development
a tuition waiver program for employees and their dependents