Assistant Professor of Computer Science - IFO

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Working Title:

Assistant Professor of Computer Science - IFO

Institution:

Southwest Minnesota State University

Classification

Title:

State University Faculty

Bargaining Unit / Union:

209:
Inter Faculty Organization

City:

Marshall

FLSA:

Job Exempt

Full Time / Part Time:

Full time

Employment Condition:

Unclassified - Unlimited Academic

Salary Range:

$64,963.00 - $

Job Description

The primary duty of this position is to teach a full range of courses in the computer science major and possibly courses in the cybersecurity graduate program, the data science major, or mathematics. The exact courses to be taught will be determined by skills and expertise of the person hired and the needs of the program and department. Most course are expected to be taught face-to-face on campus, although some online teaching may be expected as well.

Other duties include student advising and participating in department and university activities, such as program reviews, supervising student research, and various regional outreach activities. Faculty are also expected to: engage in scholarly activity, contribute to student growth and development, evaluate student performance, participate in assessment, and perform service to the University and community.

Minimum Qualifications

* Terminal degree in computer science or a closely related field.

* Successful teaching of computer science at the undergraduate level as demonstrated through student or colleague evaluation

Preferred Qualifications

* Expertise in cybersecurity as demonstrated through graduate course work, teaching, research, or certification.

* Expertise in data science as demonstrated through graduate course work, teaching, research, or certification.

* Documented experience teaching online courses.

Priority will be given to those who apply by 1/30/2026.

Required Documents to submit for consideration:
Transcript, Cover Letter, Resume/CV, Statement of Teaching Philosophy, Statement on Current Research, Teaching Evaluations, and Three Letters of Recommendation

Other Considerations:
The successful candidate must be authorized to work in the United States by the first day of employment. The University will not give consideration for H-1B sponsorship. Employment or Visa sponsorship, other than H-1B status, must be pre-approved by the University prior to offer acceptance.

Telework (Yes/No)

No

About

Southwest Minnesota State University is one of seven universities in the Minnesota State system. SMSU gives highest priority to excellence in teaching and preparing students to be lifelong learners through quality undergraduate teaching/advising and close student/faculty relationships. Its mission, dating back to 1967, provides access to university-level programs in liberal arts & professional studies. The University has a special commitment to the educational needs of the people in its service region reflected through its curricula, cultural programs, diversity of staff and students, cooperative relationships with the public and private sectors, and regional institutions.

The 216-acre campus encompasses 24 modern, interconnected, and accessible buildings. Marshall (pop. 13,000) is the hub of a rich agricultural area and offers a variety of cultural, recreational and educational opportunities. The position is an opportunity to be part of a vibrant, dynamic and growing institution that is searching for exceptionally talented people.

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