What are the responsibilities and job description for the Computer Science - CFS Professorial Faculty, may be filled with a visitor position at Brigham Young University?
Job Classification: Continuing Faculty Status (BYU equivalent of "Tenure Track"), will teach mostly as day classes, but could include Evening or Online classes.
Posting close date: 05/15/2024
Start date of this position: 9/1/2025
Required Degree: Ph.D. in computer science or a related field.
Outstanding candidates in all areas of computer science are encouraged to apply.
The required degree must be completed by the start date.
Experience:
Duties/Expectations: Professorial candidates are expected to teach effectively in both graduate and undergraduate environments. They are also expected to have a strong research orientation and scholarly abilities, and to be contributing citizens of the department and university.
Information required at the time of application - Please list the individual contact information for each of your three recommenders on the faculty application. At some point during the selection process, they may be contacted to submit their letters of reference electronically
Document(s) required at the time of application - Please attach your Mission Alignment Statement (full-time faculty only), updated Curriculum Vitae, and cover letter to the faculty application.
Complete an online application and attach:
- Your updated Curriculum Vitae
- A Cover Letter that includes a statement of intent including research philosophy and teaching philosophy.
Mission Alignment Statement: BYU is committed to hiring faculty members who enthusiastically embrace and energetically advance its unique mission. To this end, please include a one-page mission alignment statement as part of your application that addresses how you might, as a BYU faculty member: (1) live a life of loyalty to Jesus Christ and His restored Church and align yourself with doctrines and teachings declared by living prophets, seers, and revelators; (2) demonstrate intentionality in building faith in Jesus Christ and testimony of His restored gospel among students and others in the BYU community; and (3) teach your subject matter with the Spirit of God and strive to keep it "bathed in the light and color of the restored gospel" (Spencer W. Kimball).
Applicants who are not members of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints include a one-page mission alignment statement that describes understanding of and commitment to the Mission of Brigham Young University and the AIMS of a BYU Education (https://aims.byu.edu/).
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Equal Opportunity Employer: m/f/Vets/Disability
Brigham Young University is an equal opportunity employer. All faculty are required to abide by the university's Honor Code and Dress & Grooming Standards. Preference is given to qualified candidates who are members in good standing of the affiliated church, The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. Successful candidates are expected to support and contribute to the academic and religious missions of the university within the context of the principles and doctrine of the affiliated church.
All new employees who are members of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints will be required to hold and be worthy to hold a current temple recommend.
