Assistant Instructor - Computer Science - Non Tenure Track

Salary : Depends on Qualifications

Location : UCMO - Warrensburg, MO

Job Type : Faculty Full Time

Job Number : 997345

Division : Dept of Computer Science & CyberSec

Opening Date : 08 / 30 / 2024

Closing Date : Continuous

Description

The Department of Computer Science and Cybersecurity at the University of Central Missouri is seeking qualified candidates for teaching positions in the areas of Computer Science / Cybersecurity / Information Technology / Data Science for a January 2025 or August 2025 start.

The primary responsibilities are teaching courses in Information Technology, Networking, Computer Science, Cybersecurity, Data Science, or Software Engineering at the undergraduate level. This position offers a competitive salary and benefits, commensurate with experience and qualifications.

Faculty within the College of Health, Science, and Technology at University of Central Missouri support the university's mission of providing student-centered, quality education and are committed to the success of students. This includes quality teaching, advising, collegiality and communication. In addition, faculty provide service to their program, department and university, engage in research, scholarship, and professional development activities. During contractual employment, faculty members are expected to be available to assist, engage, and respond to students, colleagues, departmental, college, and institutional needs.

Examples of Duties

Teaching - The primary responsibility of the faculty is quality teaching in their respective content areas, regardless of delivery format. This entails adequate preparation for courses, effective course design and instruction, and fair and timely evaluation / feedback of student progress. To ensure quality teaching, faculty must be committed to the success of students as well as ongoing assessment of curriculum and of student learning.

• Keep current in your discipline.

Organize courses to facilitate quality student engagement and high impact practices.

Assist department / school chairs with scheduling of classes that meet the needs of students.

Comply with departmental, college, and university standards concerning the academic quality and integrity of their classes.

Keep current in their use of technology by attending university training sessions and other professional development opportunities.

Be available to meet students outside the classroom by being available before or after classes by scheduling office hours both in a physical and electronic format to include in person and virtual office hours.

Assist with department and college assessment and be proactive with modifications to curriculum based on assessment feedback.

Scholarship / Professional Development - The strength of a university rests on the knowledge and skills of its faculty. Faculty must stay current in their field of expertise / teaching area.

Presentation of work at local / state / regional / national conferences.

Active membership and / or office holding in professional organizations at the local / state / regional / national level.

Service - An expectation of a professional faculty member is to serve the department, college, and university community.

Engaging in committee work that will advance the department / college / institution.

Assisting with student recruitment.

Participating in graduation and convocation ceremonies.

Advising - A primary responsibility of faculty is the proper, timely, competent and professional advising of students.

Meet / advise students on academic and non-academic matters (e.g. curriculum mapping, internships, graduate / professional school options and career preparation).

Provide leadership and promote excellence in student organizations.

Communication - Faculty should communicate effectively and in a timely manner with students and colleagues at all levels of the institution. This implies an understanding of the communication hierarchy within departments, colleges, and administrative levels. Timely communication with students supports other faculty responsibilities (teaching, advising).

Be responsive and timely. Respond to student phone calls and email messages within university guidelines.

Typical Qualifications

Education :

Experience :

Excellent verbal and written communication skills.

Supplemental Information

Successful candidates will have a MS or Ph.D. in Information Technology, Computer Science, Cybersecurity, Data Science, Software Engineering, or a closely related field.

The Department of Computer Science and Cybersecurity is one of the fastest growing departments within the College of Health, Science, and Technology at UCM. The department has 30 full-time faculty and offers undergraduate and master programs in Computer Science, Data Science, Information Technology, Software Engineering, and Cybersecurity. Teaching is the primary duty of our faculty, but we also have a broad range of research interests, including artificial intelligence, cybersecurity, data analytics, human computer interaction, data science, software engineering, and network forensics. We are looking for faculty excited by the prospect of shaping our department's future, working in a collaborative, supportive environment, and contributing to the sustained excellence of our programs.

Note : A background check is required for the selected candidate of this position and any job offer is contingent on the results of this check.

Application Instructions : To apply online, go to . Apply to position #997345. Applications, including a cover letter, curriculum vitae, transcripts, statement of research interests and teaching philosophy, and contact information for three references should be submitted.

If contacted for an interview, three (3) formal letters of reference and official transcripts for all awarded degrees will be required.

Initial screening of applications begins August 19, 2024, and continues until all positions are filled.

For information about the on-line application process contact Human Resources at jobs@ucmo.edu or (660)543-4255.

UCM requires that all faculty applicants complete the on-line faculty profile. All documents requested must be attached to the profile at the time of application. Only completed faculty profiles with attached documents will be accepted for this position.

The University of Central Missouri is an AA / EEO / ADA employer. Women and minorities are encouraged to apply. Veteran status and people with disabilities are encouraged to apply.

Special Instructions :

Full-time benefits-eligible position : Benefits include competitive salary; health, dental, vision, life insurance, AD & D, long-term disability; 3 weeks paid vacation per year; 3 weeks of accrued sick leave per year; 13 paid holidays; retirement; and generous education assistance for an employee, spouse and dependent children taking classes at UCM.

Part-time benefits-eligible positions : Benefits include generous education assistance for the employee.

Temporary, adjunct, student employment, or graduate assistant positions : Benefits are not included.

Completed UCM online application for employment required. Incomplete applications will not be considered.

A review will begin immediately and continue until filled unless indicated otherwise.

NOTE : A background check is required for the selected candidate of all staff, faculty, adjunct, and temporary positions and any job offer is contingent on the results of this check. Student employees and graduate assistants do not require a background check to be conducted prior to employment.

The University of Central Missouri is an Equal Opportunity Employer and specifically invites applications from women, minorities, veteran status, and people with disabilities.

Our faculty and staff are the university's most valuable asset, and our goal is to provide a robust Total Rewards Program designed to help them maintain a happy, healthy, and productive lifestyle.

Highlights from UCM's total rewards package for full-time employees include :

Generous leave accruals that begin accruing on your start date, plus 14 paid holidays per year.

The UCM Childcare Center on the Warrensburg campus can provide faculty, staff, and students quality care for their children ages six weeks to 10 years.

The Student Recreation and Wellness Center (SRWC) is free for all employees and is located on the Warrensburg campus.

UCM offers an Employee Discount Program through Working Advantage.

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