Faculty Position in Computer Science
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Position Title Faculty Position in Computer Science Division College of Arts & Sciences (DIV) Department Computer Science Location Jackson Job Summary
This is a tenure-track faculty position within the Department of Computer Science (beginning in the 2024-25 academic year). Rank assignment commensurate with education and experience.
This position is responsible for teaching a variety of courses, fulfilling departmental and university-wide faculty responsibilities, and maintaining an appropriate level of scholarship for the Department of Computer Science. This position serves in the areas of software engineering, cybersecurity, and/or data analytics and will be expected to teach a variety of undergraduate Computer Science courses as assigned.
About Union University
Union University is a private, coeducational liberal arts-based university offering bachelor's, master's, and doctoral degrees. The campus is located in Jackson, Tenn., with additional campuses in Germantown, Hendersonville, and Memphis, Tenn., and enrolls about 2,700 students. Union University stands as a national leader among colleges and universities in promoting a Christian worldview and a Christ-centered approach to education. Union is consistently ranked among the nation's premier Christian universities and has been recognized as a top-tier institution each year since 1997 by U.S. News & World Report, which also recognized Union at a national level for undergraduate teaching excellence.
Essential Job Duties
* Teach a full-time load of Computer Science courses. Design and deliver class instruction through the development of instructional plans to meet course competencies and foster critical thinking skills.
* Facilitate/guide the progress of students toward achievement of course and program outcomes. Plan clear course outcomes. Assess records related to the evaluation of student outcomes and course grades.
* Demonstrate interest in the personal and professional growth of students. Maintain effective interpersonal relationships with students. Demonstrate concern for student progress.
* Maintain regular office hours for student accessibility.
* Make relevant and realistic course assignments.
* Participate on university committees as assigned. Participate in program planning and School/Department standing and ad hoc committees as designated by the Dean of the College of Arts and Sciences.
* Apply Christian standards and attitudes in relationships among cohorts, faculty, staff, and students.
* Contribute to a positive work climate and team effort within the Computer Science department.
* Maintain effective interpersonal relationships with full and part-time faculty, staff, and all other persons having a direct impact on the program.
* Participate in professional organizations and scholarly activities. Attend professional meetings, workshops, and/or conventions.
* Maintain a commitment to academic scholarship through the engagement of intellectual inquiry to further the field of Computer Science.
* Complete assigned tasks in a timely manner.
* Submit budget and textbook requests for assigned courses by the posted deadlines.
* Assist with Pre-Registration and Registration as necessary.
* Collaborate with others in student of school-related activities.
* Sponsor student organizations as assigned.
* Take part in campus and community activities related to the discipline of Computer Science.
Other Job Duties Required Qualifications
Graduation from an accredited college or university with a Master's in Computer Science is required. The ideal candidate has expertise in Cyber Security or Data Analytics.
Preferred Qualifications
Ph.D. or ABD preferred.
Christian Requirement
Successful candidates must be professing Christians who are active members of a local church, enthusiastically support Union University's Identity, Mission, and Core Values, and articulate a Christian worldview in their work and life. (Union University's Identity, Mission, and Core Values is a link to
Physical Requirements
The work performed by this position is of a general office and classroom nature. While performing the duties of the job, the employee is regularly required to perform the following:
* Communicate professionally in person, over the telephones, through email and other electronic means.
* Walk from office to the classroom and from one campus office to another office/building on campus.
* Spend extended periods of time sitting and standing with occasional instances of bending and stooping. Classroom and laboratory settings require periods of standing and sitting for the duration of class (1 to 3 hours).
* Ability to lift and carry files and materials, handle various types of media and equipment, occasionally required to life and/or move up to 10 pounds, unless otherwise specified in the job description.
* Have adequate vision, hearing and manual dexterity to interact with people in person, on the phone, on computer, and in writing. Requires the ability to identify, observe and assess visual color discrimination and depth perception.
* Ability to reach with hands and arms; use hands to handle or feel objects, tools or controls (e.g. mouse, keyboard, telephone, lab equipment). Also requires arm-hand steadiness, manual dexterity, and the ability to make precisely coordinated movements of the fingers of one or both hands to grasp, manipulate, or assemble very small objects.
Posting Detail Information
Posting Number F075P Special Instructions to Applicants
Documents to Apply
Required Documents
* Curriculum Vitae
Optional Documents
* Cover Letter
* Transcripts
* Letter of Recommendation (1)
* Other (1)
* Letter of Recommendation (2)
Supplemental Questions
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