Assistant Professor of Computer Science and Engineering

Assistant Professor Of Computer Science And Engineering

Taylor University is seeking applications for an Assistant Professor of Computer Science and Engineering who will be responsible for teaching a variety of courses for majors and non-majors dependent on their expertise that could include some of the following: first-year introductory programming or computer science overview courses, full-stack web programming, databases, theory of computation, parallel and distributed programming, project courses, cybersecurity, machine learning, information systems, as well as elective courses in the area of specialization.

Duties and responsibilities include:

• Teaches a full-time teaching load with potential reduction in the first year while acclimating to the university.
• Engages in research and other forms of scholarship that involve undergraduate students.
• Demonstrates a commitment to excellence in teaching and mentoring undergraduate students.
• Participates in standard faculty duties such as advising, committee assignments, and scholarly activities.
• Prepared class lectures and labs.
• Grades students' work (quizzes, journals, tests, papers).
• Facilitates class discussion and group projects.
• Develops course packs for study and group work.
• Chooses course texts and readings.
• Prepares and facilitates exams.
• Advises students.
• Participates in department meetings, assessments, and functions/events.
• Participates in personal research and development, writing papers, attending conferences, networking with professionals from other schools and industry.
• Participates in faculty committees and task forces as appointed by the Dean and the Provost.

Typical qualifications include:

• Ph.D. (or ABD) or equivalent in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Information Technology, or a related field.
• Will accept a Master's degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Information Technology.
• Five (5) years of work experience in computer science or a related field.
• Must also demonstrate: personal commitment to Christ as Savior and Lord, and a Christ-centered vibrant faith; passion for the mission and educational philosophy of the university. Full-time, position located in Upland, IN.