Assistant Professor at Arkansas State University in Jonesboro, Arkansas

Job Description:

Position #: F00339

Department: Computer Science

Employment Status: Full time (29-40 Hrs)

# of openings: 1

Proposed Salary Range: Commensurate with Experience

Type of Employment: Faculty

Location: ASU-Jonesboro

Closing: 1/30/25


Please note: All postings close at 12 A.M. CST on the closing date. A-State participates in E-Verify.

Position Summary:

The College of Engineering and Computer Science (CoECS) at Arkansas State University-Jonesboro (A-State) seeks to hire a full-time tenure-track faculty at the rank of Assistant Professor in the broad areas of Computer Science. This is a nine-month appointment beginning in Fall 2025. Successful applicants will pursue external funding to support research and actively engage in service-related activities.

Duties & Responsibilities:

• Demonstrate potential for broad-based teaching at undergraduate and graduate level in computer science and cybersecurity. The candidate will be expected to engage with the Center for Teaching and Learning for continuous improvement of teaching skills.
• Develop graduate courses as appropriate to the department. Graduate teaching may include but not be limited to specialty courses related to the applicant's specific research interests.
• Implement inclusive and evidence-based teaching and learning approaches to ensure the academic success of a diverse population of students.
• Seek external competitive funding to support research and education in computer science, cybersecurity, and related areas.
• Maintain an active research agenda in the field, with an emphasis on involving undergraduate and graduate students in scholarly activities.
• As part of the obligations, the hired candidate is also expected to mentor students, serve on various committees, and participate in recruiting and outreach activities. Lead a collaborative effort within and outside the department at an appropriate time to develop a BS program in Cybersecurity.
• Demonstrate willingness to collaborate with diverse groups of faculties.
• Be involved in service at the departmental, college and university levels.
• Be involved in student outreach and recruitment
• Maintain normal office hours and availability with regular and reliable attendance

Knowledge/Skills/Abilities:

Demonstrated ability or significant potential for effective teaching.
Demonstrated ability or significant potential for leading and collaborating in innovative cybersecurity research.
Demonstrated ability or significant potential for attracting the necessary funding to sustain a rigorous research program.
Proven oral and written communication skills.
Ability to work collaboratively in a diverse campus community.
A demonstrable commitment to promoting and enhancing the diversity and excellence of the academic community.

General Days/Hours:

Monday - Friday
8:00 AM to 5:00 PM
Additional hours as requested and/or needed

Other:

About Jonesboro, Arkansas:
Jonesboro is the regional hub of Northeast Arkansas for healthcare, entertainment, business, advanced manufacturing, software development, and civil engineering applications. It is the 5th largest city in Arkansas with a population of over 76,000. Our Metropolitan Statistical Area (MSA) is over 130,000. With a thriving downtown entertainment sector near campus to the west and the growing Hilltop area to our east, the A-State campus is situated in the heart of our hometown. More information can be found here.

About Arkansas State University:
Founded in 1909 and accredited by The Higher Learning Commission of the North Central Association, the university has maintained its student-centered teaching tradition while achieving Carnegie R2 status as a national doctoral-granting university. Arkansas State currently offers 160 degree programs across the doctoral, specialist, master, bachelor, and associate degree levels. A-State Online is the largest provider of digitally accessible programming in the state of Arkansas. The Jonesboro campus is host to the first osteopathic medical school in Arkansas, New York Institute of Technology College of Osteopathic Medicine at Arkansas State and operates the first American-style residential campus in Mexico, A-State Campus Querétaro. A second location has been launched at Qatar. Further, a new College of Veterinary Medicine has been launched by the university. Home to more than 15,726 students, including from over 50 countries, and more than 100,000 alumni, Arkansas State is the largest campus of the Arkansas State University System.

About the College of Engineering and Computer Science:
The Department of Computer Science is part of the College of Engineering and Computer Science. It offers a BA and a BS in Computer Science as well as a MS with a very healthy growth in total enrollment by almost 36% from Fall 2023 (243 students) to Fall 2024 (330 students). The CoECS also offers ABET-accredited BS degrees in Civil Engineering, Electrical Engineering, and Mechanical Engineering as well as ATMAE-accredited degrees in Engineering Technology. BS degrees in Land Surveying and Geomatics, Construction Management, Engineering Management Systems as well as MS degrees in all three engineering disciplines and Engineering Management are also offered. The college is on an ambitious growth trajectory that has included upgrades to student and faculty spaces and that emphasizes a stellar student experience, professional development of faculty, emphasis on excellent teaching and research, and proactive engagement with the external community. The new hire will be a part of an outstanding CoECS team to take the college to greater heights of achievement in the years to come.

Deadline: Review of applications will begin on January 31st, 2025, and will continue until the position is filled.

Preferred Qualifications:
Applicants should demonstrate a record of accomplishment in teaching, scholarship, and service for an academic appointment at the rank of Assistant Professor.

A-State has a strong institutional commitment to the achievement of excellence and diversity among its faculty, staff, and students. A-State is also committed to creating a productive workplace in which both persons and property are secure. To achieve that goal, background investigations are conducted on all final applicants recommended for employment.

Minimum Qualifications:

Applicants must have earned a doctoral degree in Computer Science, Cybersecurity, or closely related disciplines from an accredited institution prior to the position start date.

Applicants should demonstrate a record of accomplishment in teaching, scholarship, and service for an academic appointment at the rank of Assistant Professor.

Employment is contingent upon a satisfactory background check.

Applicants should submit the following:

• Cover letter specifically addressing minimum qualifications.
• Curriculum vitae.
• Statement of research interests, plans, and goals that include research questions to be addressed. Limit to 2 pages.
• Statement of teaching interests and philosophy. This statement should outline the courses you have recently taught, the courses currently offered at A-State that align with your expertise, and any new courses you are interested in designing. Additionally, please include your course evaluation scores, if available. Limit to 2 pages.
• Three professional references.

E-Verify Participation Notice:

https://e-verify.uscis.gov/web/media/resourcesContents/E-Verify_Participation_Poster_ES.pdf

E-Verify Right to Work:

https://www.e-verify.gov/sites/default/files/everify/posters/IER_RightToWorkPoster%20Eng_Es.pdf

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