Lecturer, Department Of Computer Science

Lecturer in Computer Science Department

College of Science & Mathematics

Department of Computer Science

The Department of Computer Science at Rowan University, the third fastest growing public research institution as recognized by The Chronicle of Higher Education, invites applications for Lecturer positions to begin September 2024. We seek candidates who are passionate about teaching and mentoring students at the undergraduate level. In addition to teaching responsibilities, successful candidates will be required to make meaningful and substantive service contributions to undergraduate and/or graduate programs, and to their department. Successful candidates will also be expected to participate in professional development to stay current in their content area and in evidence-based instructional approaches.

Lecturers are 10-months full-time, non-tenure track teaching faculty. Successful candidates will teach a total of 24 credits over two semesters, with an option to teach overload and summer classes for additional compensation. Lecturer positions are renewable, with expectations for continuing renewal of two, three, four, and then five years per contract.

Qualifications:

• A master's degree in Computer Science, or closely related discipline, is required; Ph.D. is preferred

• Evidence of excellence in teaching is required and student advising/mentorship experience is preferred.

• Strong interpersonal communication skills highly desired

Main Duties:

• Teach courses as determined by programmatic needs and based on individual expertise

• Provide services to department, college, and university, which may include but are not limited to the following

• Serve on department, college, and/or university-level committees

• Lead/facilitate/support various student-centric programs such as the Learning Assistant program, Peer Mentoring and co-op/internship programs

• Serve as a Faculty Mentor to CS students

• Lead or assist with the Academic Integrity initiative

• Coordinate courses in the program

• Advise for student organizations

• Assist with curricular development

• Assist with industry outreach and invited speaker talks

• Assist students with interview preparation (i.e., resume reviews, conducting mock interviews)

• Lead/assist with the departmental assessment process

• Assist the department with marketing its initiatives, including editing and publishing newsletter, disseminating announcements about various department events, etc.

• Lead/assist with the department entrepreneurial initiatives, helping students commercialize their projects

• Perform other duties at the discretion of the department

The Department of Computer Science is one of six departments in the College of Science & Mathematics and offers the following undergraduate and graduate programs:

• ABET-accredited B.S. and M.S. in Computer Science
• B.A. in Computer and Informatics
• B.A. in Computer Systems Technology
• M.S. in Cybersecurity
• B.S., M.S., and Ph.D. Data Science

Complete applications will include:

• A letter of application

• Current detailed CV

• Statement of teaching philosophy that includes the candidate's commitment to inclusive teaching and mentoring practices

• Graduate transcripts (unofficial copies acceptable for initial review)

• Names and contact information for at least three references; confidential letters will be requested if an application is moved forward

Review of applications will commence on October 30, 2023, and continue until suitable candidates have been identified. Applicants will need to submit the above materials via our online application system at https://jobs.rowan.edu/en-us/job/498992/lecturer-department-of-computer-science.

Questions may be directed to cssearch_lecturer@rowan.edu

A top 100 national public research institution, Rowan University's eight colleges and nine schools offer programs at the bachelor's, doctoral, and professional levels to 22,000 students across its campuses including the main campus in Glassboro, N.J. and its medical school campuses in Camden and Stratford. Rowan focuses on use-inspired research at the intersection of engineering, medicine, science and business while ensuring excellence in undergraduate education. A Carnegie-classified (R2/high research activity) institution, Rowan has been recognized as the third fastest-growing public research university by The Chronicle of Higher Education.

Rowan University values diversity and is committed to equal opportunity in employment. The Department of Computer Science and the College of Science & Mathematics are dedicated to building a culturally diverse faculty and especially encourages applications from women and individuals from underrepresented groups in higher education.

Rowan University is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, creed, color, national origin, age, ancestry, nationality, marital or domestic partnership or civil union status, sex, pregnancy, gender identity or expression, disability status, liability for military service, protected veteran status, affectional or sexual orientation, atypical cellular or blood trait, genetic information (including the refusal to submit to genetic testing), or any other category protected by law. For the complete Rowan University non-discrimination and affirmative action policy see:

https://sites.rowan.edu/equity/_docs/policies/eeo-statement.pdf

Note:

Candidates must be legally authorized to work in the US, and the university will not sponsor an applicant for a work visa for this position.

Advertised: Oct 13 2023 Eastern Daylight Time

Applications close: