"Tenure-track Faculty Position in Computer Science and Information Technology"

Job Summary

Kutztown University of Pennsylvania enrolls approximately 7,500 students across its graduate and undergraduate programs. Located in a charming rural setting in Kutztown, Pennsylvania, the University is just a 20-minute drive from the metropolitan areas of Allentown/Bethlehem and Reading, and about an hour from the Philadelphia metropolitan area. The University seeks to hire employees with experience working with diverse populations.

The Department of Computer Science and Information Technology at Kutztown University invites applications for a tenure-track position beginning fall 2026. The candidate must have experience teaching information technology courses at the college level and/or industry experience in information technology. A successful applicant will teach 12 credit hours per semester, advise students, and exhibit the capability to make significant contributions in teaching, program and curriculum development, and service to the university. The department is passionate about student learning and enjoys small class sizes. The successful candidate will teach in modalities including in-person. This is not a remote teaching opportunity. In accordance with the Collective Bargaining Agreement, performance review and evaluation of faculty is based on effective teaching and fulfillment of professional responsibilities; continuing scholarly growth and professional development; and service. Scholarly growth and published research are expected and required to achieve tenure.

Teaching will include information technology, introductory programming, and related courses, as well as other departmental courses, for majors and non-majors.

Minimum Qualifications

Candidates must have at least a Master's degree in Computer Science or a related field, and at least one year of college-level teaching experience or industry experience in information technology.

Preferred Qualifications

Preference will be given to candidates with at least two years of college-level teaching experience and at least five years of industry experience in information technology, particularly networking and cybersecurity.

Supplemental Information

A successful interview and demonstration of teaching ability are required. To apply, applicants should submit the following materials through NeoEd: (a) letter of application; (b) current curriculum vitae; (c) copies of undergraduate and graduate transcripts (official transcripts must be supplied by the time of the on-campus interview); and (d) contact information for three professional references. Applicants will be considered on a rolling basis until the position is filled. Only complete applications with all items (a-d above) will be considered.

Successful interviews, reference checks, background clearances (PA Criminal, Child Abuse Clearance & FBI Clearance), and demonstration of ability are requisite qualifications for all positions. The University is very interested in hiring employees who have had extensive experience with diverse populations.