Assistant Professor, Instruction, NTT, Computer Information Systems
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Subject to Collective Bargaining Agreement Requirements. The Department of Computer Science at The University of Akron seeks applications for non-tenure-track Assistant Professor positions starting in Fall 2025. Applicants are sought in all areas related to computer information systems.Candidates must possess a Ph.D. in Computer Information Systems, or a closely related field from an accredited institution at the start of employment. The successful candidate will develop and teach introductory and upper-level courses in Information Systems such as Database Management, System Design and Development and Data Mining. The ideal candidate will also develop and teach introductory courses in entry-level programming (Python, C family of languages, Visual Basic and R). The selected candidate will also be expected to supervise undergraduate projects, work collaboratively across campus, and contribute to professional, departmental, college, and university service activities. Moreover, they may develop a research program to conduct independent and interdisciplinary research.The University of Akron's Department of Computer Science offers programs in Computer Science and Information Systems. Undergraduate majors offered include Computer Science and Computer Information Systems with specialties in cybersecurity, networking, and software development. At the graduate level, we provide a comprehensive Master of Science degree, specifically in Computer Science. We also participate in the Integrated Bioscience Ph.D. program at the University. Currently, the Department has 11 full-time faculty members, 8 tenure track, and 3 non-tenure tracks. We presently have more than 750 undergraduate and graduate students pursuing degrees in computing.Additional Position Information:Qualified applicants should submit a cover letter, CV, unofficial undergraduate and graduate transcripts, and the names of three professional references including titles, physical addresses, e-mail addresses, and telephone numbers. Applicants should also submit a teaching statement outlining their teaching experience, philosophy, and a list of potential courses or teaching interests.Any application materials that are requested beyond the CV can be uploaded in the Application Questions 2 of 2 section.Application Deadline: Review of applications will begin on January 2nd, 2024.The compensation for this position is commensurate with experience and qualifications.FLSA Status (exempt/nonexempt):United States of America (Exempt)Union Affiliation (if applicable):American Association of University ProfessorsFor assistance with your application or attachments, please contact the Human Resources representative listed:Iron BonesEmail:...@uakron.eduBackground Check StatementThe University of Akron is committed to providing a safe environment for all students and employees. The University endeavors to protect the health, welfare and safety of all students, employees and visitors on our campus. As such, all offers of employment with The University of Akron are contingent upon verification of credentials, and satisfactory completion of a criminal background check. Some positions may require additional credit investigation and a pre-employment driving record search. Non-Discrimination StatementThe University of Akron is an Equal Education and Employment Institution. View our Non-Discrimination Statement for more information. Equal Opportunity Employer, including disability/veterans.State of Residence StatementIt is the expectation of the University of Akron that all work performed as an employee of the University will be performed in Ohio.