Houghton University Looking for Open Rank Position in Computer Science – Tenure Track Full Time

Description:

Houghton University invites applications for a full-time faculty position in Computer
Science at starting Fall 2024. This position may be at the Instructor, Assistant, Associate, or Full Professor level with academic rank and
tenure-track status determined by previous experience and candidate credentials. In addition to a comprehensive benefits package, relocation
and housing assistance may be available for those relocating to Houghton from outside the region.

The Computer Science program at
Houghton University provides a balanced mixture of theory and practical application, as well as opportunities for collaborative research
between faculty and students. The successful candidate will be expected to teach a broad range of undergraduate computer science and data
science courses according to the candidate’s expertise. The candidate may choose to develop additional courses to serve students in
other majors who would benefit from instruction in computer science or data analytics. The candidate will be expected to participate with
the department in program oversight, development, and recruitment, and to contribute to general education offerings. As a Christ-centered
institution, Houghton is committed to the integration of faith and scholarship throughout its curriculum.

Houghton University
encourages faculty to pursue opportunities in their field, and provides incentives for external collaboration and outside consulting
assignments that can benefit students. Startup funding and other support is available for faculty to develop innovative research and
experiential learning programs with the Center for Data Science Analytics (CDSA). The Shannon Summer Research Institute (SSRI) also provides
support for faculty-student collaborative research each summer.

Qualifications:

A master’s
degree or an earned doctorate in computer science or a related field is expected. Candidates with degrees in other fields will be considered
if they have computer programming and/or data analytics experience, providing sufficient background and preparation to teach a variety of
courses in the department. Also required are dedication to and creativity in undergraduate teaching, strong interpersonal and leadership
skills, a mature Christian faith, and an interest in integration of faith and learning.

Anticipated hiring salary range:
$50,000-$80,000

Deadline:

Review of applications will begin immediately and continue until the
position is filled.

To Apply:

Visit https:// https://www.houghton.edu/employment/faculty-openings/
 and follow the PROCEDURE FOR APPLICANTS. For more information about Houghton University, visit www.houghton.edu . For questions related specifically to this position, please contact
Jill Jordan, Dean of Natural Sciences and Mathematics: [email protected]

About Houghton:

Founded in 1883, Houghton University is a
Christian liberal arts college in the Wesleyan tradition with a student body representing 40 states and Canadian provinces and 25 foreign
countries. US News & World Report’s “America’s Best Colleges” Guide has ranked Houghton among the Tier 1
National Liberal Arts institutions. Additional information on Houghton University can be found at: www.houghton.edu. Houghton University is fully committed to a culturally diverse
faculty, staff and student body. Successful candidates will evidence similar commitments.