Open-Ranks Faculty Position in Computer Science

Florida Polytechnic University • Lake Wales, FL

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About The Position

Florida Polytechnic University invites applications for tenure-equivalent faculty positions in Computer Science at the rank of instructor, assistant professor, associate professor, or full professor to begin January 2025 or August 2025. Position responsibilities include teaching undergraduate and graduate courses in Computer Science, as well as conducting research. Collegiality, active service, and participation in governance in accordance with the vision and mission of the University are also expected. While candidates with all research areas are encouraged to apply, preference will be given to individuals with teaching strengths and interests in operating systems, computer architecture, databases, and computer science theory. The Department of Computer Science (department) offers a BS in Computer Science with Artificial Intelligence, Big Data Analytics, Cybersecurity, Game Development and Simulation, and Software Engineering as focus areas. The department also offers an MS in Computer Science with Cybersecurity and Artificial Intelligence as focus areas. The Department continues to grow its student body, research productivity, and successful partnerships with the Central Florida community. Florida Poly promotes the quality and effectiveness of education and strives to maintain the highest standards of academic excellence in all phases of instruction, research/scholarship/creative activity, and service. The Department of Computer Science provides a collegial, collaborative environment for its faculty and staff with a strong commitment to students' success, diversity and inclusion, and national prominence.

Requirements

• Evidence of effective university-level teaching
• For the rank of Instructor: Master's degree from an accredited institution 18 credit hours in the discipline
• For the rank of Assistant Professor: Ph.D. in Computer Science or a closely related field earned before the start date
• For the rank of Associate Professor: Ph.D. in Computer Science or a closely related field earned before the start date Currently hold rank of Associate Professor or eligible to apply for Associate Professor at current institution.
• For the rank of Full Professor: Ph.D. in Computer Science or a closely related field earned before the start date 6 years of experience at the rank of Associate Professor or equivalent

Nice To Haves

• A commitment to excellence in teaching
• The ability to establish/conduct outstanding research with tangible outcomes

Responsibilities

• teaching undergraduate and graduate courses in Computer Science
• conducting research
• Collegiality, active service, and participation in governance in accordance with the vision and mission of the University

Benefits

• Florida Poly qualified employees have the opportunity to take advantage of a variety of health benefits (through the State of Florida) to help meet their specific needs, as well as the needs of their family. This comprehensive coverage includes flexible spending accounts, medical and life insurance, and worker's compensation.
• Annual Leave
• Sick Leave
• Employee Assistant Program (EAP)

What This Job Offers

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