Description Rank, Term, and Salary: This is a full-time tenure-track faculty position at the rank of Assistant Professor. Salary will be competitive with other private schools having regional accreditation in the Midwest. Teaching Responsibilities: The successful candidate will be expected to teach a variety of computer science courses. This position carries a teaching load of six or eight courses per calendar year depending on which track is chose (research, teaching, or service).
Candidates must be able to communicate complex concepts to a diverse student population, and be committed to quality teaching, scholarship, and service in a global university. Specific teaching expectations include but are not limited to: 1. Emphasizing the application of computer science theory in solving real-world problems 2. C++ 3. Network concepts 4. Computer architecture 5. Database theory 6. Database applications Other Responsibilities: The successful candidate will be expected to: a) Teach courses at the undergraduate and graduate level b) Teach day classes and evening classes c) Advise students d) Assist in curriculum development e) Assist with academic program assessment. f) Participate in appropriate professional development (Boyer Model) g) Maintain competence in the field by staying current with new and emerging theory, applications and pedagogy. h) Serve on department, school, and university committees i) Perform administrative tasks as needed.
Location: Webster Groves Campus-WEBG
Minimum Qualifications Candidates should possess a Ph.D. in Computer Science, Software Engineering, Information Systems, Information Technology or a closely related field.
Preferred Qualifications Experience teaching at the college level is preferred. Experience in the area of data analytics is a plus. We value practical experience and encourage individuals with industry experience in software development, information technology, and information systems to apply.
Department Math-Computer Science Dept-MATH
Special Instructions For Applicant Interested applicants should apply online and submit: (1) a letter of interest which addresses the identified qualifications, (2) an expanded resume or curriculum vitae, and (3) references. Review of applications will begin immediately and will continue until the position is filled. It is anticipated that the successful candidate will assume the position Fall of 2022 or Spring 2023 (January/August).
Physical Demands Sustained periods of standing and speaking.
With its home campus in St. Louis, Missouri, USA, Webster University comprises an action-oriented global network of faculty, staff, students and alumni who forge powerful bonds with each other and with their communities around the globe. Founded in 1915, Webster is a private non-profit university with students studying at campus locations in North America, Europe, Asia and Africa and in a robust learning environment online. The university is committed to ensuring high-quality learning experiences that transform students for global citizenship and individual excellence.