F0246 - Tenure Track Assistant Professor - Computer Science
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F0246 - Tenure Track Assistant Professor - Computer ScienceJob no: 5029696 Work type: Faculty (Salaried) Location: Norfolk, Virginia Categories: Applied Sciences and Natural ResourcesTitle: F0246 - Tenure Track Assistant Professor - Computer ScienceState Role Title: FACULTYHiring Range: Commensurate with qualifications and experience.Pay Band: UGAgency: Norfolk State UniversityLocation: Norfolk State UniversityAgency Website: www.nsu.eduRecruitment Type: General Public - GJob DutiesThe Department of Computer Science at Norfolk State University is seeking applications for a 9-month tenure-track Computer Science position at the rank of Assistant or Associate Professor to begin in August 2025. Applications will be accepted until the position is filled.RESPONSIBILITIES: Duties include teaching graduate, and undergraduate courses, advising and mentoring undergraduate and graduate students; developing curricula; serving on departmental, school, and university committees; performing appropriate scholarly and service activities; obtaining external funding and conducting research in computer science, cybersecurity or artificial intelligence. Norfolk State UniversityNorfolk State University is a comprehensive urban public, doctoral granting institution committed to transforming students' lives through exemplary teaching, research and service. The University is a top ranked Historically black College and University (HBCU) with nationally recognized STEM programs and enrolls 6,000 students in over thirty undergraduate and nineteen on-line & in-person graduate programs. Norfolk State University garners over $20M in annual grant acquisitions, has as an NCAA Division I athletic program with fifteen sports, boasts eleven MEAC conference championships in last three years, and a coveted marching band invitation for participation in the 2023 Rose Parade.About the City of NorfolkNorfolk is one of seven cities that make up the Hampton Roads Region. With a population of about two million, Hampton Roads is the 33rd largest Metropolitan Statistical Area (MSA) in the nation, the 8th largest metro area in the Southeast, and the 2nd largest between Atlanta and Washington, DC. It is home to the world's largest naval base, the Port of Virginia, one of the world's leading maritime gateways, and NATO's only North American headquarters (NATO Supreme Allied Commander Transformation). By virtue of itsstrategic location, it is a cosmopolitan area with many minority groups from every corner of the world. Norfolk has big-city amenities and attractions of arts and culture, as well as cuisines of the Eastern Seaboard. In addition, the region boasts accessible parks, riverfronts, beaches, and numerous festivals, all favorable for weekend getaways.NSU Diversity StatementNorfolk State University is particularly interested in candidates who have experience working with students from diverse backgrounds and a demonstrated commitment to improving access to higher education for all students regardless of background. Candidates must include a diversity statement that reflects their commitment to diversity and inclusion and details their experience working in diversity initiatives and/or with students from underrepresented groups.EEO StatementNorfolk State University is committed to providing equal employment opportunities for all persons and applicants, without regard to age, color, disability, gender, national origin, political affiliation, genetic information, religion, sexual orientation, sex (including pregnancy) or veteran status. NSU encourages and invites minorities, women, individuals with disabilities and veterans to apply.Minimum Qualifications

• Ph.D. (or equivalent) in computer science, or a closely related field.
• Skillset and background to teach a wide range of computer sciencecourses.

Additional Considerations

• Preference will be given to candidates with teaching experience.
• Skillset and background to teach a wide range of computer science courses including computer networking, computer programming, artificial intelligence, cybersecurity and information technology at both the undergraduate and graduate levels.

Special InstructionsYou will be provided a confirmation of receipt when your application and/or rsum is submitted successfully. Please refer to Your Application in your account to check the status of your application for this position.APPLICATION PROCEDURE:A candidate for this position must submit electronically, an online Virginia State application for employment, to include a cover letter, teaching philosophy, research statement, transcripts, the names, phone numbers and email addresses of three references, and a curriculum vitae. Application and/or rsum for this position must be submitted electronically by 11:59 p.m. on the closing date through the Commonwealth of Virginia's Job Board/Recruitment Management System (RMS). Mailed, emailed, faxed, or hand delivered applications and/or rsums will not be accepted. Applicants who possess an Interagency Placement Screening Form (Yellow Form) or a Preferential Hiring Form (Blue Form) as issued under the Department of Human Resources Management (DHRM) Policy 1.30 Layoff (Commonwealth of Virginia Employees Only), must attach these forms when submitting their state application and/or rsum. The decision to interview an applicant is based solely on the information received for this position from either the electronic application and/or resum. RMS provides a confirmation of receipt when your application and/or rsum is submitted successfully. Please refer to Your Application in your RMS account to check the status of your application for this position. Norfolk State University conducts background checks on all candidates identified as a finalist for employment consideration. The type of background check(s) performed are dependent upon the type of position for which you have been identified as a finalist and may include: criminal history, including sexual offender registry checks, reference checks, degree validation, DMV (driving) records, license verification, and credit report reviews. The results of background checks are made available to university employing officials. As a finalist, you will be required to sign an Authorization to Release form. Norfolk State University utilizes Form I-9 and E-verify in the verification of eligibility for employment. Applicants must be authorized to work in the U.S. without employer sponsorship.Contact InformationName: Norfolk State UniversityPhone: 757-###-####Email: Emailed material not acceptedIn support of the Commonwealth's commitment to inclusion, we are encouraging individuals with disabilities to apply through the Commonwealth Alternative Hiring Process. To be considered for this opportunity, applicants will need to provide their AHP Letter (formerly COD) provided by the Department for Aging & Rehabilitative Services (DARS), or the Department for the Blind & Vision Impaired (DBVI). Service-Connected Veterans are encouraged to answer Veteran status questions and submit their disability documentation, if applicable, to DARS/DBVI to get their AHP Letter. Requesting an AHP Letter can be found at AHP Letter or by calling DARS at 800-###-####.Note: Applicants who received a Certificate of Disability from DARS or DBVI dated between April 1, 2022- February 29, 2024, can still use that COD as applicable documentation for the Alternative Hiring Process.Advertised: 21 Nov 2024 Eastern Standard Time Applications close: