Position Information

Position Information

Position Number 168210
Working Title Associate Professor
Job Title Associate Professor
Job Type Full-Time
Department Computer Science
Job Purpose
Teach courses, perform research, and fulfill service mission for the Department of Computer Science.

Essential Functions
Teach undergraduate and graduate courses in computer science, engage in scholarly activities, develop externally funded research programs in Information Assurance and Cybersecurity, direct the research of undergraduate students and graduate students at both the M.S. and Ph.D. levels, serve on committees at the departmental, college, and university levels, engage in professional and public service, and advise students on academic curricula, professionalism, and career opportunities. Faculty are expected to be involved in activities of Tennessee Tech's Cybersecurity Education, Research and Outreach Center (CEROC) in some capacity.

Minimum Qualifications
An earned Ph.D. from an accredited institution in computer science or a closely related field by the start date of employment; experience commensurate with the rank of associate professor; desire to strive for teaching excellence at the undergraduate and graduate levels; potential to develop and conduct externally funded Information Assurance and Cybersecurity research; engagement in scholarly activities as demonstrated by peer-reviewed journal and conference publications; and effective communication and interpersonal skills.

Preferred Qualifications
Bachelor's degree from an accredited institution in computer science; relevant teaching experience; experience in research and proposal writing; industrial experience; and an ability to contribute to the department in the areas of Data Science and/or High Performance & Distributed Computing; demonstrable success in establishing a research program and excellence in teaching.

Compensation and Benefits

Salary Commensurate with education and experience. Full-time, nine-month, tenure-track position to begin August 2019.
Benefits Information
The University offers a competitive benefits package. Benefits include the accumulation of one sick leave day per month and thirteen University holidays. Other benefits include medical and life insurance (shared cost with the university), retirement, optional 401k, and educational benefits. Deferred income and benefits over 12 months.

Posting Details

Posting Date 10/15/2018
Screening Date 12/15/2018
Open Until Filled Yes
Special Instructions to Applicants
Applicants will be required to electronically upload a letter of application, curriculum vitae, teaching philosophy, research plan, and email contact information for three professional references who will be contacted via email to provide a reference letter if selected for an interview. Official transcripts for all degrees conferred required upon hire. It is the applicant's responsibility to ensure all materials are received. Applications without all required documents are incomplete and will not be considered.

Applicant Documents

Required Documents

1. Letter of Application
2. Curriculum Vitae
3. Teaching Philosophy
4. Research Plan

Optional Documents

1. Other Documents
2. Other Documents 2

Supplemental Questions

Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).

1. * Do you have, or will you have by start date, an earned Ph.D. from an accredited institution in computer science or a closely related field?
   • Yes
   • No
2. * Do you have experience commensurate with the rank of associate professor?
   • Yes
   • No
3. * How did you hear about this job opportunity?
   (Open Ended Question)

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