What are the responsibilities and job description for the Open Rank Tenure-Track Faculty Position, Department of Computer Science position at Rowan University?
Open Rank Tenure-Track Faculty Position, Department of Computer Science
Job no : 500105
Work type : Regular Full-Time
Location : Glassboro, New Jersey
Categories : Faculty - College of Science and Mathematics
Open Rank Tenure-Track Faculty Position, Department of Computer Science
College of Science & Mathematics
The Department of Computer Science at Rowan University seeks to hire a leadership-focused tenure-track faculty to begin their appointment in September 2025. This is a unique opportunity to join the fastest-growing department at the third fastest-growing public research institution, as recognized by The Chronicle of Higher Education. The Department values diversity as a factor in academic excellence.
The successful candidate will work alongside the administrative department Head, who is responsible for all the department's primary functions, operations, and vision. The responsibilities for this position will also include program development and oversight; support of research activities and student initiatives; outreach to department constituencies; contributions to service activities that further collective mission and vision at the department, college, and university levels; and will be balanced with research and teaching based on the candidate's professional focus and current activity profile. We seek to hire a mid-career or senior faculty member, preferably with prior leadership experience.
Eligibility :
- A Ph.D. in Computer Science or a closely related field is required for this position.
- Candidate(s) will be hired at a level commensurate with experiences (ranging from Associate Professor to Full Professor). A proven record of effective leadership; academic program development; faculty and student mentorship; creation and growth of sustainable, externally funded research programs; and a strong commitment to excellence in leadership, research, and teaching are expected from successful candidates.
Complete applications will include :
Review of applications will commence on November 15, 2024, and continue until suitable candidates have been identified. Applicants will need to submit the above materials via our online application system at https : / / jobs.rowan.edu / en-us / listing / .
Questions may be directed to CSsearch@rowan.edu.
Department Overview :
The Department of Computer Science is in a unique and exciting position : it is rapidly growing in terms of student enrollment at all levels, it is expanding and launching critical programs based on industry and learner needs, and its research culture is quickly evolving, thus opening up new avenues of collaborations and funding.
In the Fall of 2024, the Department of Computer Science was the largest on campus with over 2,000 majors (1400 undergraduate, and 600 graduate students). It is one of six departments in the College of Science & Mathematics, which also houses the School of Earth & Environment. The department offers the following undergraduate and graduate programs :
University Overview :
Rowan University is located in the greater Philadelphia metropolitan area along the Northeast corridor between New York and Washington DC. Rowan University has become a public research institution ranked among the top 100 public national universities. Furthermore, U.S. News & World Report ranks Rowan University 19th among Northern Regional Universities and third among the public institutions in the category.
Rowan University offers bachelor through doctoral degrees and professional certificates in person and online to 22,000 students through its main campus in Glassboro, N.J., its medical school campuses in Camden, Stratford, and Sewell, and on the campuses of partner community colleges. A Carnegie-classified R2 (high research activity) institution, Rowan is the nation's third fastest-growing public research university, as reported by The Chronicle of Higher Education.
Rowan focuses on use-inspired research at the intersection of engineering, medicine, science, and business while ensuring excellence in undergraduate education and is committed to the strategic pillars of access, affordability, quality, and serving as an economic engine. These pillars are central to the university's decision-making process. To learn more about Rowan University and its mission, click here.
Rowan University values diversity and is committed to equal opportunity in employment. The Department of Computer Science and the College of Science & Mathematics are dedicated to building a culturally diverse faculty and especially encourage applications from women and individuals from underrepresented groups in higher education.
Rowan University celebrates diversity and is committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, ethnicity, race, religion, sex, gender identity or expression, genetic information, marital status, national origin, (dis)ability status, military status, and other NJ protected classes. Rowan University does not discriminate on the basis of sex in its educational programs and activities, including employment as required by Title IX. Rowan is committed to providing access, equal opportunity, and reasonable accommodation for individuals with (dis)abilities.
To request reasonable accommodation, contact Christy Mroz, Administrative Assistant, OEE@rowan.edu, 856-256-5494. Rowan strongly encourages applicants from underrepresented groups to apply.
Advertised : Nov 7 2024 Eastern Standard Time
Applications close :
