Computer Science, Tenure-Track Faculty

MTSU Jobs
  • Murfreesboro, Tennessee
    30+ days ago

    Job Description

    Job Title

    Computer Science, Tenure-Track Faculty

    Department

    Computer Science

    University Expectation

    MTSU seeks candidates committed to innovative teaching, robust research/creative activity, and meaningful service. We also seek to attract culturally and academically diverse faculty who value working with diverse students.

    Salary

    The salary and rank are commensurate with education and experience.

    Job Summary/Basic Function

    The Department of Computer Science at Middle Tennessee State University invites applicants for a full-time, tenure-track faculty position at the rank of assistant or associate professor. The start date for the position is August 1, 2025.

    The successful candidate will be committed to excellence in teaching and research and is expected to teach undergraduate and graduate courses as well as engage students (including undergraduates) in research.

    The department offers a BS with three concentrations: Professional Computer Science (ABET accredited), Business Applications and Cybersecurity Systems, and an MS in Computer Science. In addition, the department is closely tied to the Computational and Data Sciences PhD program. For more information about our program, please visit https://csc.mtsu.edu/.

    Required Education

    A terminal degree in computer science or a closely related field is required by the appointment date.

    Other Desirables

    Applicants with a quantum computing, cyber security, or game design background will receive special consideration.

    Documents Needed to Apply

    To successfully apply, applicants must include a cover letter, curriculum vitae, statement of teaching philosophy, and statement of research or creative activities (as appropriate to the discipline) as separate attachments at the time of online application.

    Special Instruction to Applicants 

    For more information about serving as a faculty member at Middle Tennessee State University, please visit our faculty recruitment webpage at https://mtsu.edu/facultyrecruitment/.

    If you need help applying, please contact Mitzi Dunkley, Faculty Recruitment Specialist, at (615) 898-5128. If you have position-specific questions, please contact Medha Sarkar at Medha.Sarkar@mtsu.edu.

    MTSU offers a comprehensive benefits package, including but not limited to the following:  

    • Sick Leave
    • Vacation Leave for Administrative/Classified Staff/12-month Faculty
    • 13 paid University holidays
    • Medical, dental, vision, and life insurance
    • Retirement plans
    • Optional 401K and 403B Deferred Compensation Plans
    • Educational benefits for the employee and their spouse and dependents
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    MTSU is an equal opportunity, affirmative action employer that values diversity in all its forms. Women, minorities, individuals with disabilities, and protected veterans are encouraged to apply.

    Proof of U.S. citizenship or eligibility for U.S. employment is required before employment (Immigration Control Act of 1986). Clery Act crime statistics for MTSU are available at https://www.mtsu.edu/police/docs/2023AnnualSecurityReport.pdf or by contacting MTSU Public Safety at (615) 898-2424.

    MTSU is a Tobacco & Drug-Free campus.

    This position requires a criminal background check. Therefore, you will be required to provide information about your criminal history to be considered.

    For individuals requiring reasonable accommodation to apply: In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act Amendments Act (ADAAA), if you have a disability and would like to request an accommodation to apply for a position with MTSU,
    please call 615-898-2929 or email emp@mtsu.edu.

    Application Review Date: 10/30/2024

    Numbers & Facts

    LocationMurfreesboro, Tennessee
    Websitemtsu.edu/jobs/wp-content/themes/mtsu-theme/img/favicon.ico

    Skills

    • ABET (Accreditation Board for Engineering and Technology)unmatched
    • Business Solutionsunmatched
    • College Level Facultyunmatched
    • Compensation and Benefitsunmatched
    • Computer Scienceunmatched
    • Computer Terminalsunmatched
    • Data Scienceunmatched
    • Internet Securityunmatched
    • Life Insuranceunmatched
    • Retirement Planunmatched
    • Training/Teachingunmatched
    • Vision Planunmatched

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