Job Summary
The Department of Computing at East Tennessee State University invites applications for a full-time, twelve-month Lecturer position. This is a non-tenure-track teaching faculty appointment with a primary focus on undergraduate instruction. Lecturers primarily conduct teaching and service activities. The successful candidate will teach eight courses per twelve-month appointment year, with loads distributed across fall, spring, and summer terms as assigned by the department chair. In addition, the successful candidate will participate in service activities related to the department, university, and discipline.
The position offers an opportunity to join a student-centered department that offers B.S. and M.S. degrees in several domains: Computer Science, Cybersecurity, Data Analytics, Information Systems, and Information Technology. The department serves a diverse population of traditional and non-traditional students at the Johnson City main campus, the BlueSky Chattanooga Center, and through online delivery.
Required Qualifications
Preferred Qualifications
Expertise in the computing discipline, with particular emphasis on one or more of the following areas:
data management, database design, query languages, data modeling, data analytics
user experience, information architecture, human-computer interaction
information security, network security, information risk management
computer science, programming, data structures, algorithms, artificial intelligence/machine learning
Professional experience in organizational settings relevant to the teaching areas
Previous teaching or instructional experience at the collegiate level is preferred
Experience with online learning management systems
Compensation & Benefits
Application Instructions
ETSU is an equal opportunity employer.
University Overview
The Department of Computing at ETSU offers ABET-accredited undergraduate programs in Computer Science, Information Systems, Information Technology, and Cybersecurity, along with master's-level programs in both Computer Science and Information Systems. The department is home to a growing faculty with active research and industry-engagement programs, a thriving student body, and close ties to the regional technology community in the Tri-Cities region and greater Appalachian Highlands.
East Tennessee State University (ETSU) is an institution with over 14,000 diverse students highly ranked graduate and undergraduate programs. Located in the Southern Appalachian Mountains of Northeast Tennessee, ETSU serves as a hub for community, discovery, and service. Aligned with the institution''s mission, we value efforts to engage in teaching, scholarship, creative activities, and service that involve community partners and address significant societal needs in our region and beyond. Recognized in 2024 as a Great College to Work For, recent strategic initiatives prioritize the institution's focus on community engagement.
Disclaimer: The Job Summary is intended to describe the general nature and level of work individuals perform in this classification. It is not intended to be a complete list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required. Management reserves the right to revise the job or require different tasks to be performed as assigned to reflect changes in the position. Employees must be able to perform the position''s essential functions satisfactorily with or without reasonable accommodations.