"Assistant Professor of Information Systems & Computer Science"

Job Summary

The J. Whitney Bunting College of Business & Technology at Georgia College & State University, with programs of study accredited by AACSB and a BS in Computer Science accredited by ABET, invites applications for the position of Assistant Professor of Computer Science. Candidates with a terminal degree and disciplinary background in Computer Science are encouraged to apply. The faculty member, in this 10-month tenure-track position, will teach courses in Computer Science including Java. Any secondary area in Computer Science or Data Science is welcome. The Department of Information Systems & Computer Science offers academic programs of study including a BS in Computer Science, BS in Data Science, BBA in Management Information Systems, and Master of Management Information Systems and participates in the highly successful Georgia WebMBA.

Responsibilities

Teaching

• Full-time instructional load teaching in areas of expertise within the academic discipline
• Regular course meetings and instruction
• Mentoring students
• Other teaching responsibilities
• All Georgia College & State University faculty share the responsibility of teaching our core curriculum and providing foundation courses for majors and non-majors alike. Faculty employees also contribute to the Georgia College & State University core curriculum by teaching topical freshman (GC1Y) or sophomore seminar (GC2Y) courses.

Research

• Faculty are expected to conduct research and develop within the profession.
• Academic Achievement/Professional Development
• Publications (editing, citations)
• Presentations at professional meetings
• Publication; peer reviewed scholarship
• Current work in circulation or in progress
• Grants received or applied for
• Membership and participation in professional organizations
• Other professional service of development activities

Service

• All faculty are expected to support the advancement of the department, college and university mission by providing service to the institution. Service may be at the department, college, university, community and/or disciplinary level. Duties include service on college-level and university-level committees, advising students regarding career options, and support of department-level outreach activities.
• Service to the Institution
• Committee memberships and offices
• Programs directed and advised
• Participation in special programs or projects
• Other service in the institution

Required Qualifications

Educational Requirements

PhD in Computer Science or related field; ABD considered; all faculty must meet SACSCOC accreditation requirements stated in C.S. 3.7.1 (www.sacscoc.org (faculty credentials)).

Required Experience

Some teaching experience.

Preferred Qualifications

Additional Preferred Qualifications

Work experience in the field.

Secondary area of Data Science, AI, or other CS area.

Preferred Experience

Instructor of record for college level classes in the related discipline

Record of scholarly activity, publications, or creative works

Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities

ABILITIES

• Build positive student relationships and provide mentorship
• Engage in continuous professional development
• Manage multiple courses and administrative responsibilities
• Solve problems and make data-driven decisions
• Collaborate with colleagues and participate in service
• Demonstrate leadership and take initiative
• Adapt to changing institutional needs
• Maintain accurate records and meet deadlines

KNOWLEDGE

• Subject matter expertise and current disciplinary trends
• Curriculum design and program outcome alignment
• Assessment methods and student learning measurement
• Accreditation standards (SACSCOC and discipline-specific)
• Academic policies, procedures, and ethics
• Adult learning principles and adaptive learning styles
• Educational technology and learning management systems

SKILLS

Teaching:

• Course design and delivery
• Learning activity development and facilitation
• Technology integration and LMS proficiency
• Instructional adaptation

Assessment:

• Valid assessment instrument development
• Constructive feedback provision
• Data analysis for instructional improvement

Communication:

• Clear verbal and written communication
• Professional presentation abilities
• Active listening and collaboration

Technology:

• Discipline-relevant software proficiency
• Multimedia and presentation tools
• Basic troubleshooting capabilities