Assistant Professor (tenure-track) or Assistant Professor of Practice Department of Computer
- Employer
- St. Edward's University
- Location
- Texas, United States
- Salary
- Salary Not specified
- Date posted
- Mar 17, 2024
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- Position Type
- Faculty Positions, Science, Technology & Mathematics, Computer Sciences & Technology
- Employment Level
- Tenured/Tenured Track
- Employment Type
- Full Time
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Assistant Professor (tenure-track) or Assistant Professor of
Practice Department of Computer Science (cybersecurity
focus)
Computer Science
3001 South Congress Avenue, Austin, TX, United States
Salary
Full Time
Assistant Professor (tenure-track) or Assistant Professor of Practice
Department of Computer Science (cybersecurity focus)
St. Edward's University, a nationally ranked, independent Catholic university and Hispanic Serving Institution (HSI) invites applications for a full-time, 9-month faculty position in the Department of Computer Science, beginning August 2024. Rank and tenure eligibility will be determined based on candidate qualifications. Initial appointment will be at the rank of assistant professor (tenure-track) or assistant professor of practice (specialized faculty). At St. Edward's University, specialized faculty are not tenure eligible but receive renewable contracts and have opportunities for promotion-in this case, to associate/full teaching professor. St. Edward's is characterized by its commitment to the Holy Cross educational mission to educate the hearts and minds of a diverse student body that is deeply committed to social justice.
The successful candidate should demonstrate potential for excellence in undergraduate instruction, with an emphasis on cybersecurity-related subjects, and an interest in joining efforts for the development of new cybersecurity courses within the Computer Science Department. Preference will be given to candidates with the ability to direct a variety of independent undergraduate projects.
St. Edward's University embraces excellence through diversity and especially encourages applications from women and members of underrepresented racial, ethnic, sexual, and gender minority groups. Candidates should demonstrate a commitment to supporting a diverse student body.
Candidates must include in their cover letter whether they are applying for the tenure-track or specialized faculty position. For consideration in the tenure-track (TT) position at the assistant professor level, candidates should possess or expect to earn (before August 2024) a Ph.D. in Computer Science, Cybersecurity, or a closely related field. For the specialized faculty position, a Master's degree in one of the same fields is required. Preference will be given for candidates who can teach a diverse range of undergraduate courses, with an emphasis on cybersecurity-related subjects.
Essential Responsibilities Include: Candidates should have the interest and ability or potential to teach a range of undergraduate courses and support a diverse student body.
The University offers an excellent total rewards package. An overview of St. Edward's University employee benefits is available at https://www.stedwards.edu/human-resources/benefits-summary
Medical & Rx Coverage - BlueCross and BlueShield (HSA & FSA Available)
Dental - MetLife Dental
Vision - MetLife Vision Plan
Short Term Disability (STD) Insurance
Long Term Disability (LTD) Insurance
Life & Accidental Death & Dismemberment (AD&D) Insurance
Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
Pet Insurance
Annual Leave & Paid Sick Leave
Retirement Plan - (TIAA) Employee 5%/Employer Match 7%
Tuition Benefits
Paid Holidays
Services & Discounts
HOW TO APPLY
Applicants should apply online at https://stedwards.applicantpro.com. Application packages should include a cover letter, curriculum vitae, names and contact information for three references, and a statement describing your teaching philosophy and your approach to working on projects with undergraduate students.
In addition, all applications must include a statement on how they would integrate the University's Holy Cross mission into their work. Your Mission Integration statement should be included as a separate document.
Mission Integration Statement Prompt:
St. Edward's was founded by the Congregation of Holy Cross, from which it acquired distinguishing characteristics that include the courage to take risks, an international perspective and the commitment to provide educational opportunities for students of varied cultural, religious, educational and economic backgrounds. In support of the mission, the different backgrounds of St. Edward's students, faculty and staff enrich our community and represent a significant part of our culture and commitment to excellence. We value the individual differences, life experiences, unique capabilities and innovative talent that our employees and students contribute to our vibrant academic environment. St. Edward's honors and respects all members of its community by fostering an inclusive and welcoming environment that respects the dignity and worth of each person and stresses the obligation of all people to pursue a more just world.
While serving as a faculty member at St. Edward's University, how would your individual differences, life experiences and unique capabilities contribute to the mission as described above? Describe how your prior work aligns to the university's mission.
Applicants should submit all required materials for consideration. Position will remain open until filled.
About the School of Natural Sciences: The School of Natural Sciences is home to six academic departments, including Biological Sciences, Chemistry, Computer Science, Forensic Science, Kinesiology, and Mathematics. The School of Natural Sciences also houses the Wild Basin Creative Research Center (located at the 227 acre Wild Basin Wilderness Preserve), and the Institute for Interdisciplinary Science, an NSF-funded center that fosters cross-sector partnerships, interdisciplinary collaborations, and training in informatics and emerging technologies. The school's 700 majors learn in modern facilities including over 110,000 square feet of teaching and laboratory space. Our faculty are committed to engaging students in the classroom and providing experiential learning opportunities through research experiences and internships.
ABOUT ST. EDWARD'S UNIVERSITY
Founded in 1885 by the Congregation of Holy Cross, St. Edward's University is a private, Catholic, liberal arts institution of 2,900 undergraduate and 700 graduate students located in Austin, Texas. It is an exciting time to be part of the St. Edward's community as the university increases its global engagement to educate students for the opportunities and challenges of a 21st-century world. SEU is a diverse community that appreciates faculty and students from all backgrounds. Consistent with its Holy Cross heritage, the university maintains a strong commitment to diversity and global initiatives. More information about St. Edward's University may be found at www.stedwards.edu.
Commitment to the Holy Cross Mission
St. Edwards University is a diverse community devoted to proactively nurturing a campus-wide culture that promotes and ensures equity, respect, inclusion and safety for all members regardless of race, color, national origin, age, gender, religion, sexual orientation and gender identity, socio-economic background, or physical ability. We are one University that opens our hearts and minds to conversations, to learning and to creating a community that is welcoming of all. Regardless of position, it is expected that each employee will embrace this commitment and demonstrate an attitude of respect toward and acceptance of all members of our community. For more information on our commitment to diversity, please visit our website
https://www.stedwards.edu/about-us/living-our-mission
EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER: St. Edward's University, as an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer, complies with all applicable federal and state laws regarding nondiscrimination and affirmative action. The University is committed to a policy of equal opportunity for all persons and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, age, marital status, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, disability, religion, or veteran status in employment, educational programs and activities, and admissions. We require U.S. citizenship or permanent residency for employment, and we are not offering visa sponsorship at this time.
Background Checks:
A criminal history background check is required for finalist(s) under consideration for this position.
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Assistant Professor (tenure-track) or Assistant Professor of Practice
Department of Computer Science (cybersecurity focus)
St. Edward's University, a nationally ranked, independent Catholic university and Hispanic Serving Institution (HSI) invites applications for a full-time, 9-month faculty position in the Department of Computer Science, beginning August 2024. Rank and tenure eligibility will be determined based on candidate qualifications. Initial appointment will be at the rank of assistant professor (tenure-track) or assistant professor of practice (specialized faculty). At St. Edward's University, specialized faculty are not tenure eligible but receive renewable contracts and have opportunities for promotion-in this case, to associate/full teaching professor. St. Edward's is characterized by its commitment to the Holy Cross educational mission to educate the hearts and minds of a diverse student body that is deeply committed to social justice.
The successful candidate should demonstrate potential for excellence in undergraduate instruction, with an emphasis on cybersecurity-related subjects, and an interest in joining efforts for the development of new cybersecurity courses within the Computer Science Department. Preference will be given to candidates with the ability to direct a variety of independent undergraduate projects.
St. Edward's University embraces excellence through diversity and especially encourages applications from women and members of underrepresented racial, ethnic, sexual, and gender minority groups. Candidates should demonstrate a commitment to supporting a diverse student body.
Candidates must include in their cover letter whether they are applying for the tenure-track or specialized faculty position. For consideration in the tenure-track (TT) position at the assistant professor level, candidates should possess or expect to earn (before August 2024) a Ph.D. in Computer Science, Cybersecurity, or a closely related field. For the specialized faculty position, a Master's degree in one of the same fields is required. Preference will be given for candidates who can teach a diverse range of undergraduate courses, with an emphasis on cybersecurity-related subjects.
Essential Responsibilities Include: Candidates should have the interest and ability or potential to teach a range of undergraduate courses and support a diverse student body.
- Teach a typical load equivalent to four to five 3-credit courses per semester, and work with students in various undergraduate projects
- Design and teach a range of computer science undergraduate courses with a focus on cybersecurity courses including but not limited to system and network security, intrusion detection, incident response and handling, cyber defence, and penetration testing
- Collaborate with colleagues to develop new courses in the cybersecurity program within the Computer Science department and share best practices in cybersecurity education
- Maintain a program of scholarly activity that is conducive to mentoring student research (tenure-track only)
- Academic advising of computer science students
- Service to the university, school, and department
- Other required faculty responsibilities are specified in the Faculty Manual
The University offers an excellent total rewards package. An overview of St. Edward's University employee benefits is available at https://www.stedwards.edu/human-resources/benefits-summary
Medical & Rx Coverage - BlueCross and BlueShield (HSA & FSA Available)
Dental - MetLife Dental
Vision - MetLife Vision Plan
Short Term Disability (STD) Insurance
Long Term Disability (LTD) Insurance
Life & Accidental Death & Dismemberment (AD&D) Insurance
Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
Pet Insurance
Annual Leave & Paid Sick Leave
Retirement Plan - (TIAA) Employee 5%/Employer Match 7%
Tuition Benefits
Paid Holidays
Services & Discounts
HOW TO APPLY
Applicants should apply online at https://stedwards.applicantpro.com. Application packages should include a cover letter, curriculum vitae, names and contact information for three references, and a statement describing your teaching philosophy and your approach to working on projects with undergraduate students.
In addition, all applications must include a statement on how they would integrate the University's Holy Cross mission into their work. Your Mission Integration statement should be included as a separate document.
Mission Integration Statement Prompt:
St. Edward's was founded by the Congregation of Holy Cross, from which it acquired distinguishing characteristics that include the courage to take risks, an international perspective and the commitment to provide educational opportunities for students of varied cultural, religious, educational and economic backgrounds. In support of the mission, the different backgrounds of St. Edward's students, faculty and staff enrich our community and represent a significant part of our culture and commitment to excellence. We value the individual differences, life experiences, unique capabilities and innovative talent that our employees and students contribute to our vibrant academic environment. St. Edward's honors and respects all members of its community by fostering an inclusive and welcoming environment that respects the dignity and worth of each person and stresses the obligation of all people to pursue a more just world.
While serving as a faculty member at St. Edward's University, how would your individual differences, life experiences and unique capabilities contribute to the mission as described above? Describe how your prior work aligns to the university's mission.
Applicants should submit all required materials for consideration. Position will remain open until filled.
About the School of Natural Sciences: The School of Natural Sciences is home to six academic departments, including Biological Sciences, Chemistry, Computer Science, Forensic Science, Kinesiology, and Mathematics. The School of Natural Sciences also houses the Wild Basin Creative Research Center (located at the 227 acre Wild Basin Wilderness Preserve), and the Institute for Interdisciplinary Science, an NSF-funded center that fosters cross-sector partnerships, interdisciplinary collaborations, and training in informatics and emerging technologies. The school's 700 majors learn in modern facilities including over 110,000 square feet of teaching and laboratory space. Our faculty are committed to engaging students in the classroom and providing experiential learning opportunities through research experiences and internships.
ABOUT ST. EDWARD'S UNIVERSITY
Founded in 1885 by the Congregation of Holy Cross, St. Edward's University is a private, Catholic, liberal arts institution of 2,900 undergraduate and 700 graduate students located in Austin, Texas. It is an exciting time to be part of the St. Edward's community as the university increases its global engagement to educate students for the opportunities and challenges of a 21st-century world. SEU is a diverse community that appreciates faculty and students from all backgrounds. Consistent with its Holy Cross heritage, the university maintains a strong commitment to diversity and global initiatives. More information about St. Edward's University may be found at www.stedwards.edu.
Commitment to the Holy Cross Mission
St. Edwards University is a diverse community devoted to proactively nurturing a campus-wide culture that promotes and ensures equity, respect, inclusion and safety for all members regardless of race, color, national origin, age, gender, religion, sexual orientation and gender identity, socio-economic background, or physical ability. We are one University that opens our hearts and minds to conversations, to learning and to creating a community that is welcoming of all. Regardless of position, it is expected that each employee will embrace this commitment and demonstrate an attitude of respect toward and acceptance of all members of our community. For more information on our commitment to diversity, please visit our website
https://www.stedwards.edu/about-us/living-our-mission
EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER: St. Edward's University, as an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer, complies with all applicable federal and state laws regarding nondiscrimination and affirmative action. The University is committed to a policy of equal opportunity for all persons and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, age, marital status, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, disability, religion, or veteran status in employment, educational programs and activities, and admissions. We require U.S. citizenship or permanent residency for employment, and we are not offering visa sponsorship at this time.
Background Checks:
A criminal history background check is required for finalist(s) under consideration for this position.
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