Assistant Professor Computer Science / Tenure Track

Westfield, MA, United States

Assistant Professor Computer Science / Tenure Track

Category: Faculty/Librarians

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Department: COMPUTER AND INFO SCIENCE

Locations: Westfield, MA

Posted: Feb 1, 2024

Closes: Open Until Filled

Type: Exempt

Position ID: 172312

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About Westfield State University:

In 1839, Westfield State University was founded on the ideals of Horace Mann who sought to improve society through education. We were the first public education institution without barrier to race, gender or economic class. The spirit of innovative thinking and social responsibility is forged in a curriculum of liberal arts and professional studies contributing to the development of knowledge, skills, and character essential for students to become responsible leaders and engaged citizens.

Westfield State is a highly residential campus with approximately 55% of our 3,100 full-time undergraduate students living on campus. The campus is ideally situated on the edge of the Berkshire Mountains in western Massachusetts just 30 minutes from the thriving cultural centers of Springfield, Northampton, and Amherst with a selection of museums, theater, collegiate and minor league sports, hiking trails, and restaurants. The University is within 1.5 hours of Boston and Albany and within 3 hours of New York City and the Green Mountain range of Vermont.

Thank You for Your Interest in Becoming a Westfield State Community Member

You are welcome here. You can advance your career and make a difference here. We invite you to bring your whole self and talents to Westfield State University. The University seeks applicants whose record of teaching, student advising, research, and administration positions them to contribute to the everyday practice of our institutional values.

Our Values

Westfield State commits to values that strengthen a common bond among all members of our community and promotes a rich campus environment.

Embrace Diversity - We treat all members of our community with dignity and respect.

Maintain Excellence and Integrity - We maintain excellence and integrity in all that we do.

Collaborate with Each Other - We make decisions in a transparent and collaborative manner.

Provide Accessible Education - We commit to providing an accessible, affordable public higher education for all.

Build a Strong Community - We are inclusive and ensure equity, supporting the personal development of all community members, and embracing multiple perspectives.

Engage the Outside Community - We support civic engagement in local, regional, and global initiatives.

Job Description:

Campus Title:  Assistant Professor Computer Science / Tenure Track

State Job Title: Assistant Professor

Department: Computer and Information Science

Job Code: HA3200

FLSA Status: Exempt

Funding: 7115-0100

Bargaining Unit: MSCA

Job Type: Full-time, Permanent, Tenure Track

Timeframe: Academic Calendar

Shift: TBD

Regular Days Off: Saturday and Sunday

Supervision Received:  Reports directly to the chair of Computer and Information Science

Supervision Exercised: None

Salary: $72,000.00 to $77,664.00 (Salary commensurate with education and experience)

General Statement of Duties:

The Department of Computer and Information Science at Westfield State University invites applicants for a tenure track Assistant Professor position beginning in the Fall of 2024. We seek an individual with energy, enthusiasm, and a strong commitment to both teaching and advising students in our Computer Science and Computer Information Systems programs. The selected candidate will teach important courses within our programs, provide advising and other services to our students, participate in meetings and events as a full time faculty member of our department. The teaching load is 12 credits per semester.

Duties and Responsibilities:

Duties include but not limited to:

Essential:

Knowledge and experience in the following areas: Data structures and algorithms, Software Engineering, Database management and application development, Web programming, and Computer Networking.

Knowledge and experience of the C/C++, Java and Python programming languages, which are used frequently in our program.

Comfortable teaching various classes to a diverse group of students with different backgrounds and learning abilities.

Act as advisor to a certain number of students enrolled in our programs.

Demonstrate a strong commitment to undergraduate education and a broad potential for excellence in teaching, scholarship and service.

Requirements:

Required Qualifications

Earned doctorate degree in relevant field (ABD candidates will be considered)

At least 4 years of prior teaching experience in higher education

Industry experience with software development

Preferred Qualifications

At least 6 years of teaching experience in higher education with a proven record of high quality teaching

Experience of serving in any kind of leadership position within a computer science related department in a higher education institution

Additional Information:

Salaries for current Westfield State University employees and individuals currently working for the state of Massachusetts must be calculated individually in accordance with collective bargaining agreements as well as state policies. State job specifications may be found on the Department of Higher Education's webpage .

Employee Benefits:

Benefits are an important component of an employee's total compensation package.

Health Insurance: Westfield State offers a variety of HMO, POS, and PPO-type health insurance plans for eligible employees with coverage effective on the 1st of the month following the 60 days of employment.

Retirement: the MA State Employee Retirement System provides eligible employees with a retirement pension following a 10-year vesting period. In lieu of the retirement pension, eligible employees may select the Optional Retirement Plan with a maximum 5% employer matching contribution.

Tuition Waivers & Discounts: eligible employees, including spouses and dependent children, receive reduced tuition at MA state colleges, community colleges, and universities.

Paid Time Off: employees receive 11 paid holidays and generous vacation, personal, and sick leave benefits.

Westfield State University is committed to the full inclusion of individuals with disabilities and will ensure the availability of reasonable accommodations. If a reasonable accommodation is needed to participate in the job application or interview process, please contact Human Resources at (413) 572-8809 or visit us in the Horace Mann Building, 1st floor.

Employment is contingent upon the successful completion and review of a background check. A criminal record will not automatically disqualify an applicant from consideration.

Application Instructions:

An online application is required. A complete application includes:

Unofficial copy of transcripts of highest degree

Statement of teaching philosophy with areas for continuing scholarship

Contact information for three reference letter providers**

Notes:

* In your cover letter please include the ways in which you would advance diversity and inclusion in your classroom and at the university.

** Contact information for three reference letter providers should be completed on the reference form. Applicants that are using Interfolio for an existing confidential letter of recommendation should provide the Interfolio based email address (e.g. [email protected]).

Application deadline: Review of applications will begin February 15, 2024. The job will remain open until finalists have been selected.

Please direct any inquiries about this position to:

Dr. Steve Boughosn, Chair of Computer & Information Science Department

Email: [email protected]

NOTE: If you need assistance completing your application please contact our online Help Desk . The link to the help desk can be found at the top of the page via Contact Us.

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