Location: Farmingdale, NY Category: Faculty Posted On: Thu Nov 16 2023 Job Description:

Farmingdale State College seeks applications for a tenure-track faculty position at the rank of Assistant Professor to support almost 800 students enrolled in two Bachelor's programs in Computer Science and Computer Programming and Information Systems (IT). Qualifications required of all applicants include a Ph.D. in Computer Science or related discipline, a solid commitment to teaching, and a research agenda. Particular attention will be given to candidates with the ability to teach both introductory and advanced courses in the following, but consideration will be given to candidates in all areas of expertise:

• Web frameworks,

• AI,

• Data mining and data analytics,

• Advanced programming and data structures

The normal teaching load is 12 contact hours per semester. The ability to work in a collegial and collaborative work environment is essential.

All faculty members at Farmingdale State College have three workload components: teaching, scholarship, and service. The successful candidates will demonstrate an interest and high level of competence in teaching, and will be expected to teach courses in traditional face-to-face formats with the opportunity for asynchronous online courses and hybrid (mixed online and face-to-face) courses as part of their workload. Candidates should have a research agenda that complements their area of academic specialty resulting in peer-reviewed publications and presentations, both of which are necessary for promotion and tenure at Farmingdale State College. The service component of the workload includes student advisement as well as active participation on departmental, school and college-wide committees.

The college particularly welcomes candidates with knowledge, skills and abilities that include:

• Commitment to diversity and university initiatives supportive of diversity and inclusion.

• Interest in participating in student-centered service activities.

• Desire to apply expertise in promoting civic engagement with the College's many community partners.

  Job Requirements:

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

• An earned Doctorate in Computer Science, Computer Information Systems, Management Information Systems, Computer Engineering, Mathematics, or a closely related field from a regionally accredited university. ABD in Computer Science or closely related discipline with a dissertation defense scheduled prior to July 30, 2024, will be considered.

• Experience with multiple programming languages such as Java and/or Python.

• A solid commitment to teaching.

• A clear research agenda.

• Excellent communications skills.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• An established record of scholarship in the field.

• Experience as a college level instructor of one or more college courses in the discipline.

• Knowledge and experience with the ABET Computer Science accreditation process.

  Additional Information:

This is a 10-month UUP faculty position.

• For the first 10 working days, beginning Thursday, November 16, 2023, and ending Wednesday, November 29, 2023, applications will be limited to UUP Farmingdale.

• CLOSING DATE FOR RECEIPT OF APPLICATIONS: Open Until Filled

• ANTICIPATED START DATE: September 1, 2024

The State University of New York offers excellent fringe benefits including health insurance options and retirement plans.

Click here for New York State Benefits Summary (https://www.suny.edu/media/suny/content-assets/documents/benefits/benefit-summaries/FTUUPbenefitsummary-Jan-2024.pdf)

VISA SPONSORSHIP IS NOT AVAILABLE FOR THIS POSITION

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Farmingdale State College's commitment to inclusive excellence is an important part of our mission of public education and our culture. At Farmingdale State College, we continue to work on building a community that supports freedom, mutual respect, and civility. We seek others who support these values of diversity and inclusiveness and candidates of all diverse backgrounds who wish to participate in our cultural aspirations are welcome and encouraged to apply.

The College is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, religion, creed, age, disability, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, familial status, pregnancy, predisposing genetic characteristics, military status, domestic violence victim status or any other legally protected status.

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