| Assistant Professor in Data Sciences and Distributed Systems Department of Computer and Information Sciences The Jess and Mildred Fisher College of Science and Mathematics FCSM-3409 Position: The Jess and Mildred Fisher College of Science and Mathematics invites applications for a full-time, tenure-track, 10-month Assistant Professor position in the Department of Computer and Information Sciences beginning August 2021. Qualifications: PhD, or comparable terminal degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, Information Technology or a related field. Highly-qualified applicants in all areas of Computer Sciences will be considered. Candidates with an expertise in data sciences will be preferred. With existing undergraduate and graduate courses in data science and ongoing research in utilizing data science in cybersecurity, software engineering and geographic information systems; a successful candidate will have expertise in teaching and research in one or more of the following areas: data analytics/visualization, big data, machine learning, and data/text mining. Particular interest will be given to those who complement one of the department’s current strengths. Responsibilities: The selected candidate is expected to teach undergraduate and graduate courses, develop strong research programs, mentor undergraduate and graduate students, apply for external funding, and participate in department activities. Department of Computer and Information Sciences (CIS): The Department offers six primary programs including: an ABET-accredited Bachelor of Science degree in Computer Science, and an ABET-accredited cybersecurity program, a Bachelor of Science degree in Information Systems, a Bachelor of Science degree in Information Technology, a Master of Science degree in Computer Science, a Master of Science in Applied Information Technology, and a Doctor of Science degree in Information Technology. The Department of Computer and Information Sciences has approximately 46 full-time faculty members, 8 staff members, collectively over 1,700 undergraduate majors in the Computer Science, Information Systems, and Information Technology programs, and approximately 400 graduate students. The Department is placed within the Fisher College of Science and Mathematics. With more than 3,600 undergraduates, 34% of whom are minority students, the Fisher College of Science and Mathematics is one of the fastest growing and most diverse colleges at Towson University. Towson University: Towson University (www.towson.edu) was founded in 1866, is recognized by U. S. News and World Reports as one of the top public universities in the Northeast and Mid-Atlantic regions, is Baltimore’s largest university, and is the largest public, comprehensive institution in the University of Maryland System. TU enrolls almost 20,000 undergraduates and more than 3,000 graduate students across six academic colleges (business, education, fine arts, health professions, liberal arts, science & mathematics), has over 900 full-time faculty, and offers more than 65 bachelor’s, 47 master’s, and 5 doctoral programs. Our centrally located campus sits on 330 rolling green acres and is 10 miles north of Baltimore, 45 miles north of Washington D.C., and 95 miles south of Philadelphia. Application details: Review of applications begins immediately and continues until the position is filled. Click here to apply. Please note that the search number for which you are applying is FCSM-3409. A Criminal Background Investigation is required for the hired candidate and the results may impact employment. Towson University is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer and has a strong institutional commitment to diversity. Women, minorities, persons with disabilities, and veterans are encouraged to apply. |
