Assistant Professor 105070
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Job no: 495699
Work type: Faculty Full-time
Location: Pensacola - Main Campus
Categories: Computer Science
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| Position Number: | 105070 |
| Position Title (Classification Title): | Assistant Professor |
| Working Title: | Assistant Professor in Computer Science |
| Job Summary: | The incumbent must be able to teach a wide range of undergraduate and graduate courses in computer science, develop an active research program supported by external funding sources, be a mentor to students, and be an active member of the department, contributing to its success and the mission of the university. Candidates will find the department a stimulating environment conducive to professional growth and interdisciplinary collaborative research. Primary responsibilities include teaching three courses each fall and spring semester, conducting research, mentoring students in the department, and performing service activities that also contribute to the success of the department and the mission of the university. The incumbent will be expected to teach in core areas of computing, including computer programming, data structures, database systems, systems, computer architecture, and AI, in both face-to-face and online learning environments. |
| Department | Computer Science |
| FLSA: | Exempt |
| Minimum Qualifications: | Applicants must have a Ph.D. in Computer Science or a closely related discipline from an accredited institution by the start date of the appointment and a strong commitment to teaching, academic research, and service. |
| Position Qualifications: | Applicants must have a Ph.D. in Computer Science or a closely related discipline from an accredited institution by the start date of the appointment and a strong commitment to teaching, academic research, and service. |
| Preferred Qualifications | Research that focuses on artificial intelligence or database systems and whose teaching interest relates to algorithmic programming and theoretical computer science. Prior teaching experience in data structures, algorithms, or database systems courses is a plus. |
| Special Requirements or Considerations of the Job: | This position requires a criminal background screen. |
| Number of Vacancies | 1 |
| Work Hours | 8:00 am - 5:00 pm |
| FTE | 1.0 |
| Salary Range | Commensurate with education and experience |
| Pay Basis | Annually |
| Closing/Preferred Response Date: | 12/6/2024 |
| Special Instructions to Applicants: | Candidates must apply online through the University of West Florida website: https://careers.uwf.edu. Applicants are required to attach a cv, letter of interest and contact information for three references. References will be contacted upon submission of this application. An opportunity to upload these documents will be provided during the application process. For assistance, please contact Human Resources at 850-474-2694 or email jobs@uwf.edu. |
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