Faculty; Information Technology

Summary :

Gallaudet University serves deaf and hard of hearing students from many different backgrounds and seeks to develop a workforce that reflects the diversity of its student body. Gallaudet is an equal employment opportunity / affirmative action employer and actively encourages deaf, hard of hearing, members of traditionally underrepresented groups, people with disabilities, women, and veterans to apply for open positions.

Job Description :

The Department of Science, Technology, & Mathematics seeks a full-time non-tenure-track, pre-tenure-track or tenure-track faculty member to join the Information Technology program. Candidates with professional-level work experience in the IT field in addition to demonstrated potential for competency in teaching, research, and service are highly desirable. Fluency in American Sign Language at time of appointment is highly desirable, but not required.

Applicants who are not fluent must be willing to learn. Rank and salary are commensurate with experience and qualifications. Position is contingent on funding.

Responsibilities

• Teach IT courses on multiple topics, including, but not limited to, the following : hardware and software support, information security, databases, networking, or human-computer interaction.
• Engage in scholarship / research in the IT field, including grant-funded research for pre-tenure-track or tenure-track positions.
• Advise and mentor students in the IT major.
• Provide mentored undergraduate research experiences or summer bridge programs.
• Participate in department and university faculty activities and professional service.

Minimum Qualifications :

• An earned doctorate in information technology, computer science, or a closely related field for pre-tenure-track or tenure-track position; or a master’s degree in information technology, computer science, accessible human-centered computing, or a closely related field for non-tenure-track position.
• Documented content knowledge in a range of areas including hardware and software support, information security, databases, networking, or human-computer interaction.
• A record of or potential for outstanding teaching, scholarship, and a commitment to service.
• Prior work experience as an IT professional is highly desirable.
• Fluency in American Sign Language is highly desirable. Applicants who are not fluent must be willing to learn and attend training during the summer.
• Candidates must demonstrate strong interpersonal and collaboration skills.
• To be considered for tenure at Gallaudet University, a candidate must possess a terminal degree; applicants who lack a terminal degree (Ph.D. or Ed.D.) may be required to spend up to three years in a pre-tenure track position prior to being awarded a tenure-track position.

Additional Position Details :

• Rank and salary commensurate with experience and qualifications. The appointment will be for the regular nine-month academic year.
• Open Until Filled
• Screening of applicants will begin immediately.

Required Documents :

• Official graduate and undergraduate transcripts.
• Curriculum vitae.
• A list of three individuals who can provide a reference. Please indicate on the list your explicit permission for the screening committee to contact these individuals.
• One-page letter of application explaining why you are a good fit for this position and for Gallaudet.
• One-page Statement of Teaching Philosophy.
• One-page Diversity Statement.
• One-page Statement of Research Interests, if applying to Pre-Tenure-Track or Tenure-Track. Your statement should outline a plan for how your research could be conducted in Gallaudet’s unique environment.

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