Assistant Professor of Computer Science

Plu • Tacoma, WA

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About The Position

The Department of Computer Science at Pacific Lutheran University enrolls approximately 100 declared computer science majors. The Department offers both a Bachelor of Science and a Bachelor of Arts and has an excellent reputation for educating well-rounded, ethical, technically sound, diverse graduates who go on to successful careers in industry or to graduate school. The Department is committed to pedagogical innovation, mentoring diverse students, maintaining strong ties to industry through our Computer Science Industry Advisory Board, and providing research opportunities for undergraduates through the Division of Natural Sciences Summer Undergraduate Research Program. Pacific Lutheran University purposefully integrates the liberal arts, professional studies and civic engagement in the beautiful Pacific Northwest. PLU continues the transformational tradition of Lutheran higher education through its commitment to the advancement of knowledge, freedom of expression, and critical questioning. Offering distinctive opportunities for global engagement, collaborative student-faculty research and purposeful learning, PLU guides 3,100 students from all faiths and backgrounds discern their vocation through coursework, mentorship and internships at world-class Puget Sound-area businesses and institutions. PLU is located on a 156-acre woodland campus in the Parkland neighborhood of Tacoma, Washington and about 40 minutes south of downtown Seattle. The campus reflects consciously green practices and is in proximity to the natural beauty of Mount Rainier, the Cascade and Olympic mountain ranges, and the Puget Sound. PLU administration supports and respects the strong culture of faculty-shared governance by working closely and collaboratively with faculty leadership to sustain and strengthen existing structures and procedures while working together on key institutional, academic and curricular decisions. The university is also committed to active recruitment of a diverse faculty, staff and student body from all religions, races, socioeconomic groups, sexual orientations, and gender expressions and from all over the world. For the 2017-18 academic year, 42 percent of incoming first-year students are the first generation in their families to attend college; 37.8 percent self-identify as students of color; and 31.8 percent are Pell Grant-eligible. PLU is an equal opportunity employer and welcomes applications from members of historically underrepresented and minoritized groups, women, veterans, persons with disabilities, and others who would bring broadly diverse perspectives, experiences, and backgrounds in educational, research or other work activities.

Requirements

• Ph.D. in Computer Science or closely related field. ABD will be considered, but Ph.D. must be in hand by September 1, 2019.
• Evidence of commitment to teaching, research and service.
• Applicant must be legally eligible to work in the United States on hire date AND legally authorized to work in the United States for Pacific Lutheran University without sponsorship.

Nice To Haves

• Previous undergraduate teaching experience in Computer Science.
• Preference will be given to candidates who are prepared to teach computer organization, operating systems, networks, security, and other courses that meet the needs of the department.
• Demonstrated record of peer-reviewed scholarship.
• Experience or the potential to conduct research with undergraduate students.
• Preference will be given to candidates with a background and commitment to broadening the participation of women and underrepresented minorities in computer science.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Education Level: Ph.D. or professional degree