About the position
William Paterson University seeks applications from outstanding candidates for a Predoctoral or Postdoctoral Fellow of Computer Science or Information Technology in the Department of Computer Science within the College of Science & Health. Applications from all areas of Computer Science or Information Technology will be considered but research or teaching experience in areas such as CyberSecurity, Data Analytics, Machine Learning, or Generative Artificial Intelligence is a plus. The Fellow will be appointed for up to two academic years in a non-tenure-track teaching position (NTTP) under New Jersey's statewide contract, with full benefits and a competitive salary. Appointment to the second year is contingent upon a successful mid-year review in the first year. Fellows will teach a 3/3 load during the time of their appointments in a planned and supported period of growth in the role of full-time faculty member. The University will provide the Fellow a structured program of focused mentorship, pedagogical support, and an introduction to university and professional service. This fellowship program will be supporting three Fellows across the University. The goals of the program are (a) to support the career success of selected candidates, (b) to advance the University's commitment to building a diverse campus community, and (c) to expand the University's pool of highly qualified candidates for faculty positions. Following the first year of the fellowship and upon successful completion of the requirements of the doctoral degree, by mutual agreement between the department and the Fellow the department may request conversion of the fellowship to a tenure-track line, contingent on demonstrated need. The start date of this fellowship is Fall 2025.
Responsibilities
- Teach a total of 18 graduate and/or undergraduate credits annually in online, hybrid or face-to-face modalities per departmental needs.
- Collaborate with faculty through tailored mentorship.
- Develop relevant syllabi in order to deploy course content, objectives, and methods of student assessment.
- Provide consistent and effective support and guidance to a diverse student population through role modeling and mentoring.
- Establish a research program involving undergraduates and graduate students.
- Disseminate research and scholarship through quality publications and grant submissions.
- Participate in service opportunities within the department, college, and university community.
- Engage in assessment of student learning and program accreditation requirements.
- Attend department and college meetings.
Requirements
- Identifies as a member of an underrepresented population in one or more of the following ways-race, ethnicity, gender, socio-economic background, first-generation college, etc.
- ABD from an accredited college or university, with an emphasis in Computer Science or Information Technology or closely related field.
- Strong commitment to teaching.
- Evidence or promise of research capacity and a planned agenda of achievement in scholarly productivity.
- Demonstrates an understanding of diversity, equity and inclusion concepts and their applicability to the field of teaching and learning.
- Commitment to advancing the mission, vision, and values of the University.
Nice-to-haves
- Demonstrated ability to succeed in a collaborative environment by freely offering expertise and being open to meaningful feedback and ongoing professional development.
- Evidence of teaching excellence and supporting student success.
- Capable of engaging and contributing in order to make a positive impact.
- Ability to navigate the complexities of a multi-faceted organization with competing wants and needs.
Benefits
- Full benefits and a competitive salary.
- Structured program of focused mentorship and pedagogical support.
