Marshall University Looking for Assistant Professor- Computer Science Full Time

Banner Position Number: 000267

Department: Computer Science & Electrical Eng – MU2931

Job Description

The Department of Computer Sciences and Electrical Engineering at Marshall University invites applications for three tenure-track at the rank of Assistant Professor to begin in Fall 2024.

Position Type: The position is full-time, nine-month, tenure-track. Salary is commensurate with qualifications and experience.

The College of Information Technology and Engineering at Marshall University invites applications for an Assistant Professor in the Weisberg Division of Computer Science to begin in January 2019. We especially welcome candidates with a background in Data Science. The position is full-time nine-month tenure-track. Salary is commensurate with qualifications and experience.

The successful candidate is expected to develop a research program and actively seek external funding for research and collaborate on projects The candidate must be able to work In multi-disciplinary and interdisciplinary setting and exh1b1t a strong commitment to excellence 1n teaching undergraduate and graduate computer science courses. The candidate must exhibit commitment in service to the institution. the division and the community and provide the cultural diversity and pluralism. In addition the successful candidate will must be able to conduct research in specialized areas, advise undergraduate and graduate students work as a team on department act,vit1es including curriculum development, recruitment, and other service and perform other duties as assigned by the Chair of the Weisberg Division of Computer Science and Dean of College of Information Technology and Engineering.

The successful candidate will also contribute to the University’s general education curriculum, with its emphasis on a common First-Year Seminar and core curriculum/ courses that enhance student’s critical thinking skills and the College’s support of interdisciplinary programs of study.

The candidate is expected to develop a research program, actively seek external research funding and collaborate on projects. The candidate must be able to work in multi-disciplinary and Interdisciplinary  settings and exhibit a strong commitment to excellence in teaching undergraduate and graduate computer science courses. The candidate must be committed to service to the inst1tutIon, the division, and the community and provide cultural diversity and pluralism. The successful candidate will also contribute to the University’s general education curriculum, with its emphasis on a common First Year Seminar and core curriculum courses that enhance student’s critical thinking and the colleges support of interdisciplinary programs of study.

Background: The Department of Computer Sciences and Electrical Engineering offers three 8 S. degrees in Computer Science. Computer and Information Technology (with two emphases Game Development and Web Technology), and Electrical & Computer Engineering, and four M.S. degrees in Computer Science, Cyber Security, Data Science, and Electrical Engineering. The department is housed in the College of Engineering and Computer Sciences (CECS), a multi-disciplinary college with a wide range of faculty expertise and interests. Construction of a new 45-million-dollar Cyber Security Center starts in 2024 and the 78,000 square-foot building will house 13 different labs for the cyber security field such as Open-Source Intelligence, Industrial Control Systems SCIFF, and Digital Identity, as well as places for private industry. More information can be found at http://www.marshall.edu/cecs.

Application Procedure: Submit a letter of application detailing qualifications and area of expertise, curriculum vitae, teaching philosophy, research statement, and the names (phone number and email) of three professional references electronically to httR://marshall.ReOP-leadmin.com/ Candidates interviewing on campus must have all official transcripts (undergraduate and graduate) forwarded directly to Search Committee for the Assistant Professor; Computer Science, College of Information Technology and Engineering Weisberg Applied Engineering Complex 3101A, Marshall University Huntington, WV 25755-2921 before their interview.

Application Deadline: The position is open until filled.

Background Check: Required

Marshall University is an AA/EO employer dedicated to increasing the diversity of its faculty and students. Marshall is also part of the NSF-LSAMP: Kentucky West Virginia Alliance for Minority Participation Project to increase both the total number of STEM degrees awarded and the number of STEM Degrees awarded to underrepresented students. Successful women and minority applicants can benefit from these programs.

Salary Range: Salary is commensurate with qualifications and experience

Education

• Applicants must have a Ph.D. in Computer Science or a closely related field.

Experience

• Experience in Computer Science or a closely related field

Posting Number: MU1432F

Open Until Filled: Yes