Assistant Professor of Computer Information Systems

California State University San Marcos•San Marcos, CA

1d•Onsite

About The Position

California State University San Marcos (CSUSM) is seeking applications for a tenure-track Assistant Professor position in Computer Information Systems. This role is housed within the Department of Computer Science and Engineering and emphasizes a commitment to an undergraduate-centered, pedagogically innovative program. The university offers a competitive salary, a full benefits package, and a start-up package including summer salary and a reduced load for the first year. CSUSM values undergraduate teaching and research involvement. The campus is located in the San Diego North County region, known for its technology industries, and will soon feature a new state-of-the-art building for Computer Science and Engineering programs. The university embraces the teacher-scholar model and twenty-first-century learning.

Requirements

B.S. in Computer Information Systems and a doctorate in Computer Science, Information Systems or related fields.
ABD status will be considered and interviewed, but the applicant must possess a doctorate degree on the starting date.
Evidence of successful teaching experience at the undergraduate level.
Strong commitment to and demonstrated potential for teaching and scholarship excellence.
Ability to develop and sustain an independent research program, with evidence of publications in scholarly journals and/or conferences.
Demonstrated ability to communicate effectively and work collaboratively with colleagues and with a student body representing a wide range of backgrounds, life experiences, and educational pathways, including individuals who are the first in their families to pursue STEM education.

Nice To Haves

Demonstrated effectiveness in active learning practices such as project-based or group learning, with an ability to engage and support students from a variety of educational and personal backgrounds.
Success in working with a broad spectrum of learners through teaching, research, and/or service.
Specialization in Human-Computer Interactions, Intelligent Information Systems, cloud computing, Data Analytics.
Expertise that will expand the education and research opportunities the department currently offers for students and be complementary to areas of specialization of existing faculty in the department and college.
Interest in and/or experience with curriculum development, program assessment, and ABET accreditation.
Industry experience.

Responsibilities

Teach, supervise, and advise students effectively, using strategies that have been shown to support success across a broad range of learners in STEM.
Design and establish instructional labs that expand the existing curriculum, working with industry and community partners to prepare students for the workforce.
Develop an active research program that involves undergraduate and graduate students.
Participate in activities serving the department, college, university, and community.