Assistant/Associate/Professor - Computer Science

Located in the fastest-growing region of the state, the University of North Georgia is a multi-campus university with an enrollment of nearly 20,000 students, making it one of the largest institutions in the University System of Georgia. UNG is focused on a mission of educational excellence, leadership development and community engagement opportunities that develop students into leaders for a diverse and global society. Through a variety of educational pathways that provide access and range from certificates and associate degrees to a professional doctoral program, UNG is responsive to regional education and economic development needs. Federally designated as a senior military college, one of the university's signature leadership programs is its 800-member Corps of Cadets on UNG's Dahlonega Campus.

Department Information

The Department of Computer Science and Information Systems (CSIS) resides in the Mike Cottrell College of Business (MCCB) and offers undergraduate programs in computer science (CS), information systems (IS), and cybersecurity. CS is ABET accredited. IS has AACSB accreditation, as do the other business programs in the college. The MCCB is home to the UNG Institute for Cyber Operations, Center for Entrepreneurship and Innovation, and the Truist Center for Ethical Leadership. MCCB graduate programs include the Cottrell MBA, Master of Accountancy, and three graduate certificates, one of which is in cybersecurity. A Master of Science in CS with focus areas of machine learning and cyber operations started in fall 2023. The department also offers a number of minors in computer science.

The MCCB international group of teacher-scholars provides an exceptional learning community to prepare students for their professional roles and to engage with business and industry in the region to foster economic development. The MCCB is the second largest college at UNG and enrolls over 4,800 students. The college moved into its new building, the Cottrell Center for Business, Technology & Innovation located on the Dahlonega campus, in fall 2022. The facility fosters a state-of-the-art learning environment with specialized spaces for computer science, including a computing cluster / supercomputer, forensics / cyber lab, cyber range, and hardware/networking lab.

UNG is designated by the NSA and DHS as a National Center of Academic Excellence in Cyber Defense Education (CAE-CDE). Through support of a multi-million dollar grant from the DoD, the cybersecurity program has a strong focus on preparing future cyber workforce for the military, government, and defense contractors.

Job Summary

The Department of Computer Science and Information Systems in the Mike Cottrell College of Business (MCCB) invites applicants for two tenure-track assistant/associate/professor positions in computer science starting August 2024. The successful candidate will teach computer science courses. We encourage applicants from all computer science areas to apply including Artificial Intelligence, Machine Learning, Data Analytics, Networking, and High Performance Computing. Candidates with a strong background in Artificial Intelligence, Machine Learning, or Networking are preferred. Relevant credentials, experience in computer science, and/or research in computer science is strongly preferred. Quality teaching and student engagement are high priorities in the MCCB.

Applications will be reviewed as they are received.

Responsibilities

• Teach three undergraduate and/or graduate computer science related courses per semester in fall and spring. Teaching in the summer may be an option.

• Use innovative teaching and learning techniques to provide high quality learning experiences in and out of the classroom.

• Engage with the university's military connections and the emerging technology industry populating the north Georgia and Atlanta regions.

• Work with student projects, internships, and competitions.

• Work with faculty on research projects.

• Support the culture of the department, MCCB, UNG, and its service community.

Required Qualifications

• A doctorate in computer science or a related field. ABD may be considered with evidence that the degree is nearing completion.

• Record of, or potential for high-quality, in-field scholarship.

• Record of being awarded competitive grants, especially at the federal level.

Preferred Qualifications

• Evidence of superior teaching abilities strongly preferred.

• Professional experience or certifications in specialized areas of computer science is preferred.

Required Documents to Attach

• Resume/Curriculum Vitae, Cover Letter, Teaching and Research Statement, and Transcripts

• Contact information for three professional references

Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities

• Knowledge of teaching pedagogy.

• Skill at teaching online a plus.

• Ability to translate highly technical information into understandable content for computer science students.

• Ability to conduct computer science related quality scholarship.

USG Core Values

The University System of Georgia is comprised of our 26 institutions of higher education and learning as well as the System Office. Our USG Statement of Core Values are Integrity, Excellence, Accountability, and Respect. These values serve as the foundation for all that we do as an organization, and each USG community member is responsible for demonstrating and upholding these standards. More details on the USG Statement of Core Values and Code of Conduct are available in USG Board Policy 8.2.18.1.2 and can be found on-line at https://www.usg.edu/policymanual/section8/C224/#p8.2.18_personnel_conduct.

Additionally, USG supports Freedom of Expression as stated in Board Policy 6.5 Freedom of Expression and Academic Freedom found on-line at https://www.usg.edu/policymanual/section6/C2653.

Institutional Values

UNG Core Values

The University of North Georgia, a regional multi-campus institution and premier senior military college, provides a culture of academic excellence in a student-focused environment that includes quality education, service, research, and creativity. This is accomplished through broad access to comprehensive academic and co-curricular programs that develop students into leaders for a diverse and global society. The University of North Georgia is a University System of Georgia leadership institution and is The Military College of Georgia. More details on the UNG Mission, Values, Vision, and Culture can be found at https://ung.edu/about/mission-vision-values.php

Conditions of Employment

Offers of employment are contingent upon completion of a background investigation including a criminal background check demonstrating your eligibility for employment with the University of North Georgia, as determined by University of North Georgia in its sole discretion, confirmation of the credentials and employment history reflected in your application materials and, if applicable, a satisfactory credit check. Applicants may be subject to a pre-employment drug test.

Equal Employment Opportunity

The University of North Georgia, a unit of the University System of Georgia, is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, gender, sex or national origin, age, disability, religion, genetics or veteran status. Georgia is an open records state. Also, UNG is a federal contractor and desires priority referrals of protected veterans.

Other Information

This is not a supervisory position.

This position does not have any financial responsibilities.

This position may be required to drive.

This role is considered a position of trust.

This position does not require a purchasing card (P-Card).

This position may travel 1% - 24% of the time

Background Check

• Position of Trust + Education

Special Applicant Instructions

• If you received any graduate degrees from an institution outside the United States, you must provide a foreign course-by-course credential evaluation by an independent evaluation service that is a member of the National Association of Credential Evaluation Services, Inc. (NACES). Find a full list of NACES members at http://www.naces.org/members.htm.