Assistant Professor of Computer Science
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The University of Virginia's College at Wise, a division of the University of Virginia located in Wise, Virginia, invites applications for a tenure-track faculty position in Computer Science within the Department of Mathematics and Computer Science. The position is a full-time, 9-month commitment atthe assistant professor.Duties include creating and teaching undergraduate courses in Computer Science at both the introductory and advanced undergraduate levels; serving the department and college on various committees; advising students; pursuing ongoing scholarly activity preferably in conjunction with undergraduate students; and assisting the department chair with assessment and other duties as needed.Successful candidates must possess excellent verbal and written communication skills; must have a Ph.D. in Computer Science; and should have the demonstrated ability for engaged and innovative teaching at the undergraduate level. Preference will be given to candidates who have a certification in cybersecurity or related industry experience. Interested candidates should apply online at .A member of the prestigious Council for Public Liberal Arts Colleges, the University of Virginia's College at Wise (UVA Wise) is an inspiring place to teach, lead, learn and call home. With a student faculty ratio of 13:1 and 1,900 students, UVA Wise is committed to excellence in teaching, personalized attention, and individual growth, as well as to the advancement of the region through economic and community development.The only division of the University of Virginia located outside of Charlottesville, UVA Wise has a beautiful 396-acre campus that is nestled in the Appalachian Mountains of Southwest Virginia. Here, students learn from faculty who are encouraged to engage in scholarship and service that complements their teaching, and the environment is ideal for the task. In addition to Appalachian arts and culture, on-campus wetlands and impressive geography, and a region full of opportunities for study and outdoor adventure, there are many opportunities to build partnerships with organizations, agencies, and businesses in the area and beyond. Professional staff and a dedicated senior leadership team are driven by the vital mission of ensuring access and affordability to this robust, quality higher education.The College's student population is largely from rural communities across the Appalachian region. Many are first-generation college students. For all, UVA Wise offers access and affordability along with challenging academic work in the liberal arts tradition. The result is well-rounded graduates who earn fulfilling work at leading organizations and pursue graduate study at prestigious universities, as evidenced by both U.S. News & World Report rankings for social mobility and _Washington Monthly_ honors for Best Bang for Your Buck. And in 2023, UVA Wise was ranked the #2 public college in the U.S. for seniors graduating with the least debt by _U.S. News & World Report.__UVA Wise is an equal opportunity employer committed to excellence, affordable access, and unwavering support of a collaborative and diverse community. Women, minorities, veterans, and persons with disabilities are encouraged to apply.__Employee fulfills duties as a responsible employee under Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972._ _A Responsible employee includes any employee:_ _who has the authority to take action to redress sexual violence; who has been given the duty of reporting incidents of sexual violence or any other misconduct by students to the Title IX Coordinator or other appropriate school designee; or whom a student could reasonably believe has this authority or duty.__UVA Wise is committed to helping the campus community provide for their own safety and security._ _The Annual Security and Fire Safety Report containing information on campus security and personal safety, including alerts, fire safety, crime prevention tips, and crime statistics is available at_ _www.uvawise.edu/ASR_ _._ _A copy is available upon request by calling 276-###-#### or 276-###-####._The University of Virginia, including the UVA Health System which represents the UVA Medical Center, Schools of Medicine and Nursing, UVA Physicians Group and the Claude Moore Health Sciences Library, are fundamentally committed to the diversity of our faculty and staff. We believe diversity is excellence expressing itself through every person's perspectives and lived experiences. We are equal opportunity and affirmative action employers. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, color, disability, gender identity or expression, marital status, national or ethnic origin, political affiliation, race, religion, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, veteran or military status, and family medical or genetic information.**The University of Virginia offers confidential Dual Career Services to partners of incoming faculty candidates. To learn more, please visit** **dualcareer.virginia.edu**