Assistant Professor of Computer Science, 9 Month Tenure Track - Eagle Pass at Sul Ross State University in Alpine, Texas

Job Description:

Instructions to applicants:

Submit letter of interest, curriculum vita, transcripts, contact information for three references.

Assistant Professor of Computer Science, 9 Month Tenure Track - Eagle Pass

Eagle Pass

Dept of Natural & Behavioral Sciences

02/14/2023

Yes

Commensurate with education and experience

Applicants must have a Ph.D. in computer science or a related field and a strong working knowledge of core computer science concepts, including data structures, software engineering, operating systems, computer architecture, and cybersecurity.

Teaching and research experience at the university level; industry experience; administrative experience and committee work at the university level; experience developing an application from design to publication.

Teach computer science courses with a 4/4 teaching load per semester in addition to service and research/publication. Scholarly activity consistent with the teacher-scholar model. Strong commitment to student success and to using online and distance education technology. Teaching assignments may require travel to three teaching sites, evening classes, distance learning classes. Student advising, program assessment, and service. Collaboration with faculty on all campuses to contribute to the formation of a new four-year university based in Eagle Pass. Responsible for personal safety and the safety of others; must always exercise due caution and practice safe work habits.


Responsible for the safety of others. Must exercise due caution and practice safe work habits at all times.


FILLING THE POSITION WILL BE CONTINGENT UPON STATE APPROPRIATE FUNDS AVAILABILITY. This position is security sensitive.

Texas Law requires a 60 day waiting period before new state employees are eligible to enroll in health insurance.



An Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer


It is the policy of Sul Ross State University to provide equal employment opportunity for all persons in accordance with their individual, job related qualifications and without consideration of race, creed, color, sex, religion, age, national origin, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, veteran status and ancestry. Equal employment opportunities shall be afforded in all personnel actions or decisions including, but not necessarily limited to, recruitment, hiring, training, upgrading, promotion, demotion, termination and salary. Retaliation is prohibited against a person who opposes a discriminatory practice, files a charge, testifies, assists or participates in an investigative proceeding or hearing.



Notice of Availability of the Annual Security & Fire Safety Report


The Annual Security & Fire Safety Report is available online at
https://srinfo.sulross.edu/udps/The report contains information regarding campus safety and security including topics such as: campus law enforcement authority; crime reporting policies; campus alerts (Timely Warnings and Emergency Notifications); fire safety policies and procedures; programs to prevent dating violence, domestic violence, sexual assault and stalking; the procedures the University will follow when one of these crimes is reported; and other matters of importance related to security on campus. The report also contains information about crime statistics for the three most recent calendar years concerning reported crimes that occurred on campus; in On-Campus Student Housing Facilities; in Non-campus buildings or property owned or controlled by the University or a recognized student organization; and on public property within, or immediately adjacent to and accessible from, the campus. The report also contains fire statistics for any fires occurring in an On-Campus Student Housing Facility during the three most recent calendar years.


A paper copy of the report will be provided upon request. If you would like to receive a paper copy, you can contact the Office of Student Life, located on the Alpine Campus in the Morgan University Center, Room 211 or you can request that a copy be mailed to you by calling 432-837-8424 or emailing
stulife@sulross.edu

Sul Ross State University is expanding its computer science program from the Alpine campus to the campuses of Rio Grande College. The faculty member will teach computer science courses, work with faculty on all campuses to develop the new program at Rio Grande College, ensure that learning objectives are met, and students are able to transition from lower level to upper-level coursework. The faculty members will also contribute to the gradual transition of Rio Grande College from a remote campus of Sul Ross State University to a new independent four-year university based in Eagle Pass.



Opportunity: New Sul Ross State University Eagle Pass Campus

On September 29, 2022, the Regents of Texas State University System (TSUS) announced in Eagle Pass, Texas, that the Sul Ross State University (SRSU) Eagle Pass Campus will be transitioning to a comprehensive four-year university. The TSUS is in the planning stages of constructing a multi-million dollar building on a 100-acre campus in Eagle Pass, Texas, that will be the location of a stand-alone four-year University. The Master plan includes nineteen complexes, three residential living student dormitories that will accommodate one thousand students, a student union, an athletic center, a library, and several academic centers. The project's first phase is a $34 million multipurpose building with administrative offices, student activity offices, multi-media rooms, and classrooms. The new facility is scheduled to be completed by the fall of 2025. This new position will be an integral part of this phenomenal opportunity to expand existing programs and grow new ones for the new university.



About Sul Ross State UniversitySul Ross State University is part of the Texas State University System. Located in Far West Texas and the Middle Rio Grande region, it boasts a combination of small class sizes and an appreciation of fine arts, sciences, and popular professional programs in a relaxed, friendly environment. Sul Ross is proudly designated as a Hispanic Servicing Institution (HSI). Sul Ross is committed to enhancing student learning through low student-to-teacher ratios, quality faculty, and hands-on experience.

MissionSul Ross State University offers life-changing opportunities by delivering quality undergraduate and graduate education. We foster critical thinking, creativity, diversity, and research, empowering our students to excel beyond the frontiers of what is possible. We are a Hispanic serving public institution for the residents of the U.S./Mexico borderlands, Southwest Texas region, and beyond.