Faculty Position FY18-082
January 16, 2018
Position Title
Assistant/Associate Professor, Computer Science
Hiring Unit
School of Engineering, Department of Computer Science
Job Description/Responsibilities
The Department of Computer Science at Southern Illinois University Edwardsville (SIUE) invites applications for a tenure-track faculty position. It is anticipated that the appointment will be made at the Assistant Professor or Associate Professor level, and will begin in August 2018. Responsibilities for this position include undergraduate and graduate instruction, research, and university and public service. Candidates for this position will be expected to be student-centered and should embrace the Teacher-Scholar model, demonstrate a commitment to promoting experiential learning, and advance computer science through research. Candidates are encouraged to engage in interdisciplinary collaborations.
As part of the SIUE School of Engineering, the department offers an ABET-accredited B.S. degree program as well as B.A. and M.S. Computer Science degree programs. The department has twelve full-time faculty members and more than 450 students. For more details, visit us at www.cs.siue.edu.
SIUE is committed to diversity and inclusivity and is especially interested in qualified candidates who can contribute to the diversity and excellence of our academic community through their research, teaching, and service. SIUE is a comprehensive, state-supported university with over 14,000 students, located in the St. Louis metropolitan area.
Minimum Qualifications
A Ph.D. in computer science or related field is required. Persons who have not completed all degree requirements by the beginning of the contract period (ABD) may be considered for a one-year term appointment at the rank of instructor until the degree is completed. All applicants must have demonstrated teaching and mentoring excellence or potential at both the undergraduate and graduate levels. Applicants must demonstrate potential for developing a quality research program and for attracting research funds.
Terms of Appointment
Full-time, tenure-track appointment, academic term beginning in August of 2018.
Source of Funds
State
Salary
Commensurate with experience and credentials.
Application Process
Please submit a letter of application (that includes a research statement), a statement on teaching philosophy, and curriculum vitae in one file (in PDF format) via email to: cs-search@siue.edu
Questions should be directed to:
Chair of Faculty Search Committee 2018
Department of Computer Science
SIUE
Campus Box 1656
Edwardsville, IL 62026-1656
Application Deadline
For optimal consideration in a first pool of applicants, all application materials must be received by February 16, 2018. A second pool of applicants may be reviewed after this date if the position is not filled from the first pool of applicants. The position will remain open until the position is filled.
SIUE is a state university - benefits under state sponsored plans may not be available to holders of F1 or J1 visas. Applicants will be subject to a background check and/or drug screening prior to an offer of employment.
Southern Illinois University Edwardsville is an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to an inclusive and diverse workforce. We will not discriminate against any person on the basis of race, national origin, religion, disability, age, marital status, sex, sexual orientation or veteran’s status. We encourage applications from women, minorities, protected veterans and people with disabilities.
The SIUE Annual Security and Fire Safety Report is available online at http://www.siue.edu/securityreport. The report contains campus safety and security information, crime statistics, fire safety policies, and fire statistics for the previous three calendar years. This report is published in compliance with Federal law, titled the “Jeanne Clery Disclosure of Campus Security Policy and Campus Crime Statistics Act” and the Higher Education Opportunity Act also known as the “Campus Fire Safety Right to Know.” For those without computer access, a paper copy of the report may be obtained, with a 24-hour notice, from the Office of the Vice Chancellor for Administration, Rendleman Hall, Room 2228, 618-650-2536.
