Assistant Professor of Computer Science

Ball State University

Muncie, IN

Job posting number: #7287031 (Ref:BSU45290)

Posted: October 15, 2024

Application Deadline: Open Until Filled

Job Description

The Department of Computer Science is seeking to hire a tenure line professor to enhance the educational experience of our students. Our department is adding faculty to support rapid growth in both undergraduate and graduate enrollment. Our undergraduate computer science major has five concentrations: Cybersecurity and Secure Software Design, Web & Mobile App Development, Game Design and Development, Data Analytics & Machine Learning, and General Computer Science. Our online Masters of Computer Science program meets the needs of adult learners who seek to enhance their understanding of computer science or are interested in expanding their career options into a new area.
The successful candidate for this position will contribute to the educational growth of our students in one of these areas. Applications are especially welcome in the areas of cybersecurity, secure software design, and web development, as well as advanced specialty topics in all concentration areas.

The Computer Science Department is seeking a full-time tenure track faculty candidate who is able to teach students from diverse backgrounds in the undergraduate Computer Science major. The primary teaching assignments will be during the academic year in the on-campus Computer Science undergraduate program and in the online Computer Science graduate courses. A specialty in one of our 5 concentrations is welcome, but not required. (The 5 concentrations are: Cybersecurity & Secure Software Design, Data Analytics & Machine Learning, Web & Mobile App Development, Game Design & Development, and General Computer Science.) The candidate should also be able to develop a dynamic research program that will advance the research opportunities for undergraduates.

Job Function:

Minimum Experience:

PhD in Computer Science or related field from an accredited university by date of appointment; effective written and oral communication skills; evidence of potential for excellence in pedagogical innovation.

Preferred Experience:

Experience teaching computer science at the university level is strongly preferred.

At Ball State University, we recognize inclusive excellence as an integral endeavor to fulfill our University’s mission and our strategic plan. We recruit, support, and retain a diverse population of students, faculty, and staff. We encourage and reward diversity of thought. We promote a work environment that encourages and rewards innovation and creativity. We pledge to keep Inclusive Excellence at the highest level of institutional importance and as a foundation in all that we strive to do. Our over-arching goal for Inclusive Excellence is to adopt a university-wide Inclusive Excellence approach to academic, administrative support, and service functions of the university. We believe Inclusive Excellence must be infused in every step we take.

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