What are the responsibilities and job description for the Open Rank, Computing Sciences position at University of Scranton?
Position Details
Position Information
Position Title Open Rank, Computing Sciences Non-Discrimination Statement
The University is committed to providing an educational, residential, and working environment that is free from harassment and discrimination. Members of the University community, applicants for employment or admissions, guests and visitors have the right to be free from harassment or discrimination based on race, color, creed, religion, ancestry, gender, sex, pregnancy and related conditions, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, disability, genetic information, national origin, ethnicity, family responsibilities, marital status, veteran or military status, citizenship status, or any other status protected by applicable law.
Sexual harassment, including sexual violence, is a form of sex discrimination prohibited by Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972. The University does not discriminate on the basis of sex in its educational, extracurricular, athletic, or other programs or in the context of employment.
The University will promptly address reports of discrimination under the University
Elizabeth M. Garcia
Title IX Coordinator
The Office of Equity and Diversity
Institute of Molecular Biology & Medicine, Suite 315
(570) 941-6645
University Mission
The University is a Catholic and Jesuit University animated by the spiritual vision and the tradition of excellence characteristic of the Society of Jesus and those who share in its way of proceeding. All candidates must indicate how they would help communicate and support the Catholic and Jesuit identity and mission of the University. The University’s mission statement and a description of the history and concepts of the Ignatian teaching philosophy may be found at
Diversity & Inclusion
The University of Scranton embraces diversity and inclusion through its mission, Jesuit identity, strategic plans, community outreach programs, and numerous diversity programs. The University of Scranton is an Equal Opportunity employer and actively solicits applications from diverse candidates. Please see our website at
All applicants are required to provide a statement that indicates their commitment to diversity and inclusion and how this informs their pedagogy.
Department Computing Sciences Job Purpose
The University of Scranton Department of Computing Sciences invites applications for a tenure-track, Open Rank position beginning August 2025.
The Computing Sciences Department at The University of Scranton offers undergraduate majors in Computer Science (ABET accredited), Applied Computing (ABET accredited), and Information Technology, and a Master’s degree program in Software Engineering. With the department having seven full-time faculty and approximately 100 students majoring in its various programs, the faculty-to-student ratio is low, fostering direct interaction between faculty and students. The department is located on the first floor of the Loyola Science Center, with all faculty offices, departmental labs, and associated resources in close proximity to each other.
Essential Duties
Primary responsibilities include teaching courses in Computer Science, Applied Computing, Information Technology (including cybersecurity), Data Science, and/or Software Engineering (at graduate level).
Requirements
Additional Skills Required Minimum Education Requirements
Applicants with a PhD (or ABD) in a computing related field with a degree in Computer Science may apply.
Preferred Education
Applicants with a PhD in Computer Science are preferred.
Preferred Qualifications
Minimum Job Experience Requirements Preferred Qualifications
At least one year of in-classroom college-level teaching experience is preferred. Candidates with expertise in areas such as computer security, cloud computing, and contemporary software engineering practices are especially encouraged to apply.
Years of Experience Full Time/Part Time Full-Time Annual Schedule 9 Rank Open Rank Tenure Tenure Track Is this posting collecting references? Yes- Please supply references at this time.
Posting Details
Posting Details
Posting Number F00533P Open Date 01/08/2025 Close Date Open Until Filled Yes Special Instructions to Applicants
Review of applications will begin on February 1, 2025. Applications will be accepted until the position is filled. Applicants will be required to provide a cover letter, CV, Teaching Statement, Research Statement, and contact information for three references. Applicants may also provide evidence of teaching quality.
For further information about the Computing Sciences Department, visit our web page at
Supplemental Questions
Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).
Applicant Documents
Required Documents
Position Information
Position Title Open Rank, Computing Sciences Non-Discrimination Statement
The University is committed to providing an educational, residential, and working environment that is free from harassment and discrimination. Members of the University community, applicants for employment or admissions, guests and visitors have the right to be free from harassment or discrimination based on race, color, creed, religion, ancestry, gender, sex, pregnancy and related conditions, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, disability, genetic information, national origin, ethnicity, family responsibilities, marital status, veteran or military status, citizenship status, or any other status protected by applicable law.
Sexual harassment, including sexual violence, is a form of sex discrimination prohibited by Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972. The University does not discriminate on the basis of sex in its educational, extracurricular, athletic, or other programs or in the context of employment.
The University will promptly address reports of discrimination under the University
Elizabeth M. Garcia
Title IX Coordinator
The Office of Equity and Diversity
Institute of Molecular Biology & Medicine, Suite 315
(570) 941-6645
University Mission
The University is a Catholic and Jesuit University animated by the spiritual vision and the tradition of excellence characteristic of the Society of Jesus and those who share in its way of proceeding. All candidates must indicate how they would help communicate and support the Catholic and Jesuit identity and mission of the University. The University’s mission statement and a description of the history and concepts of the Ignatian teaching philosophy may be found at
Diversity & Inclusion
The University of Scranton embraces diversity and inclusion through its mission, Jesuit identity, strategic plans, community outreach programs, and numerous diversity programs. The University of Scranton is an Equal Opportunity employer and actively solicits applications from diverse candidates. Please see our website at
All applicants are required to provide a statement that indicates their commitment to diversity and inclusion and how this informs their pedagogy.
Department Computing Sciences Job Purpose
The University of Scranton Department of Computing Sciences invites applications for a tenure-track, Open Rank position beginning August 2025.
The Computing Sciences Department at The University of Scranton offers undergraduate majors in Computer Science (ABET accredited), Applied Computing (ABET accredited), and Information Technology, and a Master’s degree program in Software Engineering. With the department having seven full-time faculty and approximately 100 students majoring in its various programs, the faculty-to-student ratio is low, fostering direct interaction between faculty and students. The department is located on the first floor of the Loyola Science Center, with all faculty offices, departmental labs, and associated resources in close proximity to each other.
Essential Duties
Primary responsibilities include teaching courses in Computer Science, Applied Computing, Information Technology (including cybersecurity), Data Science, and/or Software Engineering (at graduate level).
Requirements
Additional Skills Required Minimum Education Requirements
Applicants with a PhD (or ABD) in a computing related field with a degree in Computer Science may apply.
Preferred Education
Applicants with a PhD in Computer Science are preferred.
Preferred Qualifications
Minimum Job Experience Requirements Preferred Qualifications
At least one year of in-classroom college-level teaching experience is preferred. Candidates with expertise in areas such as computer security, cloud computing, and contemporary software engineering practices are especially encouraged to apply.
Years of Experience Full Time/Part Time Full-Time Annual Schedule 9 Rank Open Rank Tenure Tenure Track Is this posting collecting references? Yes- Please supply references at this time.
Posting Details
Posting Details
Posting Number F00533P Open Date 01/08/2025 Close Date Open Until Filled Yes Special Instructions to Applicants
Review of applications will begin on February 1, 2025. Applications will be accepted until the position is filled. Applicants will be required to provide a cover letter, CV, Teaching Statement, Research Statement, and contact information for three references. Applicants may also provide evidence of teaching quality.
For further information about the Computing Sciences Department, visit our web page at
Supplemental Questions
Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).
Applicant Documents
Required Documents
- Cover Letter
- Curriculum Vitae
- Research Statement
- Diversity and Inclusion Statement
- Other Document
- Evidence of Teaching Quality
