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Shaw University · 3 months ago

FT Faculty: Assistant/Associate Professor, Computer Science

Raleigh, NC

Full-time

Onsite

Mid, Senior Level

Shaw University is seeking a full-time faculty member for the Computer Science department. The role involves teaching undergraduate courses in Computer Information Systems, Computer Science, and Cyber Operations, along with conducting research and advising students.

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Responsibilities

Teaching all levels of undergraduate Computer Science (CS), Computer Information Systems (CIS), and Cyber Operations (CSC) courses (teaching load is up to 15 credit hours per semester; may have release time to conduct research or other duties

Maintaining professional scholarship

Advising students

Effectively manages the classroom environment

Develops, maintains, and submits accurate, timely and complete records (attendance, assignments, grades, end of course notebooks, etc.)

Conducting active research

Ability to develop courses in computer science, cyber operations, and AI, including ethical and practical applications of generative AI tools (e.g., ChatGPT, GitHub Copilot)

Demonstrated interest or expertise in ethical and equitable AI use in cyber operations, with a focus on fairness, transparency, and accountability

Participation in course and curriculum development, mentoring part-time faculty and students, as well as providing service to the department, college and the university

Serve the College, the University, and the profession and community as appropriate

As applicable to assignment as an academic Program Coordinator:

Regularly organizes, schedules and documents collaboration meetings with other program colleagues to discuss matters related to the students in the applicable program

Assess and review the needs of the program (faculty, supplies, instrumentation, etc.)

Make program curriculum revision recommendations aimed to address current market trends and submit to the Chair of the Department

Coordinate activities with colleagues to enhance teaching and the learning process

Acts as the primary faculty academic advisor for the students in the program

Disseminates information to students relating to internships and job opportunities, research, seminars, graduate schools, supporting programs, tutoring, etc

Composes an annual strategic plan and an annual operational plan for the applicable academic program

Submits an annual assessment report

Serve as an advisor for Freshman Orientation summer programs

Assures submission of book orders for all relevant program courses

Other duties as assigned by supervisor

Qualification

Computer ScienceArtificial IntelligenceCyber SecurityComputer ArchitectureProgrammingOperating SystemsTeaching SkillsResearch SkillsTeam CollaborationPresentation SkillsOrganizational SkillsProblem-Solving

Required

Master of Computer Science or closely related field

Demonstrated potential for effective teaching and a strong record of scholarly activity in high quality peer-reviewed scholarly journals and conferences

Must possess the minimum credential standards of the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools (SACS), which normally include at least 18 graduate semester credit hours in the subject area or suitable approved justifications

Must have a philosophy that is consistent with the Mission, Vision and Core Values of the organization

Strong oral and written presentation skills

Ability to work well independently and as a member of a team

Excellence in organization, decision-making, problem-solving, and creating a collaborative environment

Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously

Must be able to read, write and speak fluently in English

Ability to sit or stand for up to 8 hours/day

Some lifting (up to 25 pounds occasionally), bending, and carrying

Specific vision abilities include the ability to use close vision

The employee is regularly required to talk and hear, and to use hands and fingers to handle or feel