Assistant Professor, Computer Science – United States

Assistant Professor, Computer Science

Job ID: 265567
Location: Columbus State University
Full/Part Time: Full Time
Regular/Temporary: Regular

About Us

Founded in 1958, Columbus State University, with an enrollment of nearly 8,000, is part of the University System of Georgia. CSU offers more than 70 programs at the undergraduate and graduate levels and is ranked among the top public regional universities in the South by U.S. News & World Report. Columbus, located 100 miles southwest of Atlanta and the second-largest city in Georgia, is recognized as a vibrant and contemporary cultural community – https://visitcolumbusga.com.

Columbus State University has a nationally recognized track record of partnership and outreach through efforts such as the Cunningham Center for Leadership Development, Coca-Cola Space Science Center, Oxbow Meadows Environmental Learning Center, and its own residence the Spencer House in Oxford, England. The University has two primary campus locations in Columbus, Georgia: the original campus on 150 acres in midtown Columbus and a beautiful campus in historic downtown Columbus overlooking the Chattahoochee River. The Columbus region, with more than 350,000 residents, is home to world-class enterprises such as Aflac, Synovus, W.C. Bradley Company, TSYS and Ft. Moore, the U.S. Army’s Maneuver Center of Excellence headquarters. For additional information about the University visit our website at Columbus State University – A University System of Georgia Institution.

Job Summary

The D. Abbott Turner College of Business & Technology seeks qualified candidates for a tenure track position in Computer Science at the TSYS School of Computer Science beginning August 2024. Preference will be given to candidates with a strong background in any of the following areas: AI and Machine Learning, Computer Games, Data Science and Cloud Computing.

Responsibilities

Responsible for developing and delivering courses and programs in Computer Science in one or more of the following areas: Software Development, Artificial Intelligence, Cloud Computing, Data Science, Cybersecurity and Enterprise (mainframe) Computing. Duties will include teaching Computer Science classes, carrying out research for professional development, publishing scholarly articles and applying for grants to enhance the University’s reputation, and performing service at the Department, College and University levels including student advising and mentoring, and serving in committees.

Required Qualifications

The successful candidate will possess an earned doctorate in Computer Science or related field from a fully accredited institution, but ABD candidates with documentation of degree completion prior to June 2024 will be considered. Candidates must show evidence of teaching success and potential to maintain an active research agenda. Candidates are expected to demonstrate that they are staying up to date with advances in technology and industry trends. Candidates must be committed to advising and mentoring students, quality teaching, and continued instructional and scholarly development. The candidate must support a strong commitment to practices that support the University’s focus on student engagement, problem-solving, and active learning.

Proposed Salary

The annualized salary for this position is $90,000.

Required Documents to Attach

Required Documents to Attach include: Letter of Application; Curriculum Vitae; Unofficial Transcripts (Official transcripts from all institutions attended must be received prior to an offer being extended); Statement of Teaching Philosophy; Statement on Research; Contact information of three references with emails and current telephone numbers (will not be contacted without prior notification).

Contact Information

If you have any questions, please contact the Human Resources Office at 706-507-8920 or e-mail to hr@columbusstate.edu.

Conditions of Employment

Successful completion of a criminal background investigation and legal authorization to work in the US prior to employment is required.

Equal Employment Opportunity

It is the policy of Columbus State University to recruit, hire, train, promote, and educate persons without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, ethnicity, age, genetic information, disability, gender identity, sexual orientation or protected veteran status.

Special Applicant Instructions

All applications and required documents must be submitted using Columbus State University’s online employment site and a complete packet must be submitted for full consideration. If applicable, any international transcripts must be evaluated by an approved foreign credential evaluator prior to submission.

To apply, visit https://careers.hprod.onehcm.usg.edu/psp/careers/CAREERS/HRMS/c/HRS_HRAM_FL.HRS_CG_SEARCH_FL.GBL?Page=HRS_APP_JBPST_FL&Action=U&FOCUS=Applicant&SiteId=30000&JobOpeningId=265567&PostingSeq=1

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