Associate or Full Professor, Tenure-Track or Tenured
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Location: Cookeville, TN 38501
Description:
Position Information
Position Information
Position Number
168020
Working Title
Associate or Full Professor, Tenure-Track or Tenured
Job Title
Professor
Job Type
Full-Time
Department
Computer Science
Job Purpose
A tenured/tenure-track position in Computer Science is available at Tennessee Tech University at either the Associate Professor rank or Full Professor rank (for candidates with a well-established track record). Full-time, nine-month position to begin August 1, 2025.
Tennessee Tech is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer.
Essential Functions
Selected candidates will be expected to teach undergraduate and graduate courses in computer science, engage in scholarly activities, develop externally funded research programs, direct the research of students at the B.S., M.S. and Ph.D. levels, serve on committees at the department, college, and university levels, engage in professional and public service, and advise students on professionalism and career opportunities.
Minimum Qualifications
An earned Ph.D. from an accredited institution in computer science or a closely related field by the start date of employment; potential to develop and conduct externally funded research; engagement in scholarly activities as demonstrated by peer-reviewed journal and conference publications; an ability and desire to strive for teaching excellence at the undergraduate and graduate levels; and effective communication and interpersonal skills.
Preferred Qualifications
Expertise in the area of high-performance computing with secondary interest in artificial intelligence is preferred, but exceptional candidates in all areas will be considered; bachelor's degree from an accredited institution in computer science; relevant teaching experience; established research program including experience in proposal writing; industrial experience.
Compensation and Benefits
Salary
Commensurate with education and experience. Full-time, nine-month, tenure-track or tenured position to start August 1, 2025.
Benefits Information
Benefits include the accumulation of one (1) sick leave day per month and thirteen (13) University holidays. Other benefits include medical and life insurance (shared cost with the university), retirement, optional 401k, and educational benefits. Deferred income and benefits over 12 months.
Posting Details
Posting Date
11/04/2024
Screening Date
01/15/2025
Open Until Filled
Yes
Special Instructions to Applicants
To apply, please visit the full job description at https://jobs.tntech.edu. Applicants will be required to electronically upload a cover letter, curriculum vitae, teaching philosophy (including experience and philosophy on teaching students from ethnically and socio-economically diverse backgrounds), research statement, copies of transcripts (official transcripts for all degrees conferred required upon hire), and email contact information for three references who will be contacted via email to provide a reference letter if selected for interview. Submission of materials is the applicant's responsibility. Applications without all required materials are incomplete and will not be considered. Screening of applications begins January 15, 2025; open until filled.
Position Information
Position Number
168020
Working Title
Associate or Full Professor, Tenure-Track or Tenured
Job Title
Professor
Job Type
Full-Time
Department
Computer Science
Job Purpose
A tenured/tenure-track position in Computer Science is available at Tennessee Tech University at either the Associate Professor rank or Full Professor rank (for candidates with a well-established track record). Full-time, nine-month position to begin August 1, 2025.
Tennessee Tech is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer.
Essential Functions
Selected candidates will be expected to teach undergraduate and graduate courses in computer science, engage in scholarly activities, develop externally funded research programs, direct the research of students at the B.S., M.S. and Ph.D. levels, serve on committees at the department, college, and university levels, engage in professional and public service, and advise students on professionalism and career opportunities.
Minimum Qualifications
An earned Ph.D. from an accredited institution in computer science or a closely related field by the start date of employment; potential to develop and conduct externally funded research; engagement in scholarly activities as demonstrated by peer-reviewed journal and conference publications; an ability and desire to strive for teaching excellence at the undergraduate and graduate levels; and effective communication and interpersonal skills.
Preferred Qualifications
Expertise in the area of high-performance computing with secondary interest in artificial intelligence is preferred, but exceptional candidates in all areas will be considered; bachelor's degree from an accredited institution in computer science; relevant teaching experience; established research program including experience in proposal writing; industrial experience.
Compensation and Benefits
Salary
Commensurate with education and experience. Full-time, nine-month, tenure-track or tenured position to start August 1, 2025.
Benefits Information
Benefits include the accumulation of one (1) sick leave day per month and thirteen (13) University holidays. Other benefits include medical and life insurance (shared cost with the university), retirement, optional 401k, and educational benefits. Deferred income and benefits over 12 months.
Posting Details
Posting Date
11/04/2024
Screening Date
01/15/2025
Open Until Filled
Yes
Special Instructions to Applicants
To apply, please visit the full job description at https://jobs.tntech.edu. Applicants will be required to electronically upload a cover letter, curriculum vitae, teaching philosophy (including experience and philosophy on teaching students from ethnically and socio-economically diverse backgrounds), research statement, copies of transcripts (official transcripts for all degrees conferred required upon hire), and email contact information for three references who will be contacted via email to provide a reference letter if selected for interview. Submission of materials is the applicant's responsibility. Applications without all required materials are incomplete and will not be considered. Screening of applications begins January 15, 2025; open until filled.