Assistant Professor of Information Systems & Computer Science

Assistant Professor of Information Systems & Computer Science

Job ID : 290250

Location : Georgia College & State Univ

Full / Part Time : Full Time

Regular / Temporary : Regular

About Us

Georgia College & State University (GCSU) is the state's designated public liberal arts university, where students learn the essential skills to compete in a fast-paced and technology-driven global society. The university prepares students for successful careers, leadership in communities, problem solving and life-long learning through personalized attention in a residential setting with opportunities for a variety of transformational experiences through its award-winning, high-impact practices. One of only three selective universities within the University System of Georgia and a top 10 ranked public university in the Southeast, GCSU offers undergraduate degrees in more than 40 majors, more than 30 graduate programs, doctorates in education and nursing, professional certificates, and continuing education programs.

As a member of the prestigious Council of Public Liberal Arts Colleges (COPLAC), GCSU is committed to fostering a liberal arts environment that values academic preeminence, interdisciplinary inquiry and an inclusive learning community. GCSU enjoys a strong reputation for academic excellence and nationally ranked programs according to US News & World Report, The Princeton Review and Colleges of Distinction - among other ranking sources.

Georgia College & State University takes great pride in combining the educational experience of a private liberal arts college with the affordability of a public university. Faculty and staff are dedicated to student engagement and experiential learning through high-impact practices such as internships, service- and community-based learning, leadership development, study abroad opportunities, mentored undergraduate research and a capstone project that fosters intellectual curiosity, reasoned inquiry and critical thinking.

The university's beautiful and historic campus is located downtown in Milledgeville, Georgia, a charming, diverse college town of approximately 19,000 residents in Central Georgia, and only 90 miles southeast of Atlanta. Milledgeville is also the home of noted American author and alumna, Flannery O'Connor, '45, and the college community enjoys many exciting literary arts programs at O'Connor's former home, Andalusia, a National Historic Landmark owned by the university. Milledgeville is located on the banks of beautiful Lake Sinclair and Lake Oconee, allowing faculty, staff and students to take full advantage of the environmental and recreational benefits of being part of a lake community. For cultural, educational and leisure opportunities beyond Milledgeville - Macon and Atlanta are located within easy driving distances.

Georgia College & State University is dedicated to protecting academic freedom in addition to supporting freedom of expression as outlined in the University System of Georgia's Freedom of Expression and Academic Freedom

https : / / www.usg.edu / policymanual / section6 / C2653>

policy and its Ethics Code of Conduct

https : / / www.usg.edu / policymanual / section8 / C224 / #p8.2.18_personnel_conduct>

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Job Summary

The J. Whitney Bunting College of Business & Technology at Georgia College & State University, with programs of study accredited by AACSB and a BS in Computer Science accredited by ABET, invites applications for the position of Assistant Professor of Computer Science. Candidates with a terminal degree and disciplinary background in Computer Science are encouraged to apply. The faculty member, in this 10-month tenure-track position, will teach courses in Computer Science including Java. Any secondary area in Computer Science or Data Science is welcome. The Department of Information Systems & Computer Science offers academic programs of study including a BS in Computer Science, BS in Data Science, BBA in Management Information Systems, and Master of Management Information Systems and participates in the highly successful Georgia WebMBA.

Responsibilities

Teaching -

Teaching Responsibilities

All Georgia College & State University faculty share the responsibility of teaching our core curriculum and providing foundation courses for majors and non-majors alike. Faculty employees also contribute to the Georgia College & State University core curriculum by teaching topical freshman (GC1Y) or sophomore seminar (GC2Y) courses.

Research -

Faculty are expected to conduct research and develop within the profession.

Academic Achievement / Professional Development

Service -

All faculty are expected to support the advancement of the department, college and university mission by providing service to the institution. Service may be at the department, college, university, community and / or disciplinary level. Duties include service on college-level and university-level committees, advising students regarding career options, and support of department-level outreach activities.

Service to the Institution

Required Qualifications

Educational Requirements

PhD in Computer Science or related field; ABD considered; all faculty must meet SACSCOC accreditation requirements stated in C.S. 3.7.1 (www.sacscoc.org (faculty credentials)).

Required Experience

Some teaching experience.

Preferred Qualifications

Additional Preferred Qualifications

Work experience in the field.

Secondary area of Data Science, AI, or other CS area.

Preferred Experience

Instructor of record for college level classes in the related discipline

Record of scholarly activity, publications, or creative works

Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities

ABILITIES

Build positive student relationships and provide mentorship

Engage in continuous professional development

Manage multiple courses and administrative responsibilities

Solve problems and make data-driven decisions

Collaborate with colleagues and participate in service

Demonstrate leadership and take initiative

Adapt to changing institutional needs

Maintain accurate records and meet deadlines

KNOWLEDGE

Subject matter expertise and current disciplinary trends

Curriculum design and program outcome alignment

Assessment methods and student learning measurement

Accreditation standards (SACSCOC and discipline-specific)

Academic policies, procedures, and ethics

Adult learning principles and adaptive learning styles

Educational technology and learning management systems

SKILLS

Teaching :

Course design and delivery

Learning activity development and facilitation

Technology integration and LMS proficiency

Instructional adaptation

Assessment :

Valid assessment instrument development

Constructive feedback provision

Data analysis for instructional improvement

Communication :

Clear verbal and written communication

Professional presentation abilities

Active listening and collaboration

Technology :

Discipline-relevant software proficiency

Multimedia and presentation tools

Basic troubleshooting capabilities

USG Core Values

The University System of Georgia is comprised of our 26 institutions of higher education and learning as well as the System Office. Our USG Statement of Core Values are Integrity, Excellence, Accountability, and Respect. These values serve as the foundation for all that we do as an organization, and each USG community member is responsible for demonstrating and upholding these standards. More details on the USG Statement of Core Values and Code of Conduct are available in USG Board Policy 8.2.18.1.2 and can be found on-line at https : / / www.usg.edu / policymanual / section8 / C224 / #p8.2.18_personnel_conduct .

Additionally, USG supports Freedom of Expression as stated in Board Policy 6.5 Freedom of Expression and Academic Freedom found on-line at https : / / www.usg.edu / policymanual / section6 / C2653 .

Equal Employment Opportunity

Georgia College & State University (GCSU) is committed to the fundamental principle of equal opportunity and equal treatment for every prospective and current employee. No person shall, on the grounds of race, color, sex (including pregnancy, sexual orientation, and gender identity), religion, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or genetic information, be excluded from employment or participation in, be denied the benefits of, or otherwise be subjected to discrimination, under any program or activity conducted by GCSU.

Georgia College & State University is a national award-winning institution in areas of student success and achievement. It strives to achieve excellence in the composition of its community, educational programs, university policies, research and scholarship, campus life, employment practices, extracurricular activities, and community outreach. It is a priority of the university to be a welcoming and inclusive environment so that its campus culture will enhance the ability of its community members to succeed in their endeavors, to be respected as individuals, and to feel a sense of belonging.

Background Check

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