"Lecturer 10 Mths - Computer & Information Sciences - 175086"

Category:FacultySubscribe: Department:Computer & Information SciencesLocations:Fredonia, NYPosted:Apr 25, 2024Closes:Open Until FilledType:Full-timePosition ID:175086

About State University of New York at Fredonia:

The State University of New York at Fredonia is one of the crown jewels in the 64-campus State University of New York system. Founded in 1826, Fredonia is a highly ranked comprehensive, selective, public, residential, liberal arts university that enrolls approximately 4,000 undergraduate and graduate students in 80+ majors and 50+ minors. Fredonia is consistently ranked as a top public university for academics, value, and social mobility. Fredonia is known for its strong academic programs, professional, award-winning faculty, a welcoming, inclusive atmosphere, and a strong focus on student success.

The 256-acre campus, known for beautiful green spaces and attractive architecture, is located one mile from the shore of Lake Erie in beautiful Western New York with ready access to fishing, swimming, and lakefront attractions. Fredonia is centrally located between several large metropolitan areas. It is one hour south of Buffalo and Niagara Falls, 45 minutes north of Erie, PA, and just 2 ½ hours from Pittsburgh, Cleveland, or Toronto.

Fredonia is a safe village community with beautiful Victorian homes situated in the heart of Western New York wine country. The location affords residents all four authentic weather seasons; warm and sunshine-filled, yet comfortable spring and summer, vibrant colors across rolling hills with the changing leaves of autumn, and the picturesque landscapes and accompanying outdoor activities of winter.

SUNY provides a competitive salary and benefits package.

Fredonia's faculty and staff focus on ensuring that all students will achieve the Institutional Learning Goals:

• SKILLED Develop Intellectual and Applied Skills, Literacies and Knowledge
• CONNECTED Engage Community and Diversity: Local Stewardship, Global Citizenship
• CREATIVE Demonstrate Scholarship, Artistry, and Innovation
• RESPONSIBLE Activate Sustainability, Ethics, Leadership, and Professionalism

Read a message from State University of New York at Fredonia's President.

Job Description:

SUNY at Fredonia's Department of Computer and Information Sciences is seeking a dynamic and dedicated individual to join our faculty as a full-time lecturer starting in Fall 2024. The successful candidate will play a crucial role in delivering high-quality education in various areas of computer science and related fields. We offer a stimulating academic environment with access to cutting-edge facilities and resources.

Rewards & Benefits

• Competitive compensation plus comprehensive benefits plan including health, dental, and vision insurance and retirement plan options including a fixed pension plan or a 401(A) with generous employer contributions;
• Paid leave provisions including sick and holiday leave; impressive educational benefits including tuition-free study plus supplemental tuition aid;
• A rich array of services, programs and benefits to help employees advance in their career and enhance the quality of their personal life, including professional development programs and services, employee EAP and wellness programs, discounted membership to the on-campus fitness center, and access to the Campus and Community Child Care Center.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

Reporting to the Chair, the successful candidate will:

• Develop and deliver courses in Software Design and Engineering, Programming Languages (Python, C/C++, Java, C#), Modern Web Programming (Frontend and Backend), and Database Design and Implementation;
• Contribute to the department's commitment to excellence in teaching through innovative instructional methods, course materials development, and assessment strategies;
• Engage actively in advising and mentoring students, guiding academic and career pathways;
• Participate in departmental committees and contribute to the overall functioning of the department through service activities;
• Contribute to curriculum development and refinement;
• Be aware of, understand, and follow all university policies.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, & ABILITIES

• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills to work effectively, in a collaborative academic environment.

Requirements:

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

• Master's degree in Computer Science or a closely related field;
• A minimum of two years of teaching experience at the post-secondary level;
• Expertise in the aforementioned subject areas with a strong commitment to staying updated on industry trends and technological advancements
• Demonstrated commitment and ability to work with a diverse group of students, faculty, staff and constituents in support of campus and department mission;
• Experience with instructional technology

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Ph.D. in Computer Science or a closely related field
• Experience with robotics, microcontrollers, microprocessors, Raspberry Pi, Arduino, and general electronics/electro mechanics is desirable;
• Interest in, and commitment to, community engagement.

Additional Information:

This is a full-time, term appointed, UUP represented position beginning Fall 2024 at a salary of $48,396 - $53,396, commensurate with experience. 

Visa sponsorship is not available for this position.

Fredonia prides itself on an outstanding workforce. To continually support organizational excellence, the university conducts background screens on applicants.

An Affirmative Action, Equal Opportunity Employer, Fredonia provides for, and promotes, equal opportunity employment, compensation, and other terms and conditions of employment, without discrimination.

Pursuant to University policy, the University is committed to fostering a diverse community of outstanding faculty, staff, and students, as well as ensuring equal educational opportunity, employment, and access to services, programs, and activities, without regard to an individual's race, color, national origin, religion, creed, age, disability, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, familial status, pregnancy, predisposing genetic characteristics, military status, or domestic violence victim status. Employees, students, applicants or other members of the University community (including but not limited to vendors, visitors, and guests) may not be subjected to harassment that is prohibited by law, or treated adversely or retaliated against based upon a protected characteristic.

The University's policy is in accordance with federal and state laws and regulations prohibiting unlawful discrimination and harassment. These laws include the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972, Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 as Amended by the Equal Employment Opportunity Act of 1972, and the New York State Human Rights Law. These laws prohibit discrimination and harassment, including sexual harassment and sexual violence.

Pursuant to Executive Order 161, no State entity, as defined by the Executive Order, is permitted to ask, or mandate, in any form, that an applicant for employment provide his or her current compensation, or any prior compensation history, until such time as the applicant is extended a conditional offer of employment with compensation. If such information has been requested from you before such time, please contact the Governor's Office of Employee Relations at (518) 474-6988 or via email at info@goer.ny.gov.

SUNY Fredonia is actively recruiting diverse faculty of all backgrounds. In efforts and our commitment to the goal of building a diverse workforce we are participating in PRODiG. PRODiG ("Promoting Recruitment, Opportunity, Diversity, Inclusion and Growth") aims to increase the representation of historically underrepresented faculty at SUNY including underrepresented minority ("URM") faculty in general and women faculty of all races in STEM fields ("WSTEM"). Click this link https://www.suny.edu/prodig/ to find out more about PRODiG.

Application Instructions:

Interested candidates shall apply and submit the required documents listed below by clicking on the APPLY NOW button. Complete applications received by May 17, 2024, will be given full consideration. Names and contact information for three professional references are required as part of the application.

• Cover Letter
• Resume/CV
• Statement of Teaching Philosophy
• Unofficial Diplomas/Transcripts

Note: After submitting your Resume/CV, the subsequent page gives you instructions that enable you to upload the additional, required documents.

Please see the FAQ for using the online application system. Please contact us if you need assistance applying through this website.

URL: www.fredonia.edu/cis