Computer Science - Full-Time, Tenure-Track Assistant Professor
University of Central Oklahoma

Job Details

Job Location: Main Campus - Edmond, OK

Position Type: Faculty

Job Category: OTRS Classified

Description

Position Overview

Teaches, advises and mentors students, evaluates student performance, and maintains department and student records in accordance with university policies. Adheres to the educational philosophy of the university. Works in a collaborative manner with colleagues and professional peers. Engages in teaching, service, and scholarly and/or creative activities as defined by the tenure and promotion policy in the UCO Employee and Faculty Handbook. This position is a full-time, tenure-track position.

College/Department Overview

The College of Mathematics and Science currently has 128 full-time and over 70 part-time faculty in 6 academic departments and the School of Engineering. The College serves more than 3,300 undergraduate students in 30 majors and provides graduate programs in Biology, Computer Science, Data Science, Cybersecurity, Applied Mathematics and Computer Science, Applied Mathematical Science, Engineering Physics, and Nursing. Accreditation/Certification is held by ABET, the Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education (CCNE), the American Board of Funeral Service Education, and the American Chemical Society. UCO is an institutional member of the Council on Undergraduate Research. For further information see our website at http://www.uco.edu/cms.

Department Specific Essential Job Functions

Duties include teaching day/evening, graduate/undergraduate classes in computer science and software engineering. The successful candidate will work with students in and out of the classroom and conduct active research in areas of computer science or software engineering. Faculty must be willing to teach in a variety of instructional formats (in-person, hybrid, online) as needed. The successful candidate will be expected to actively participate in professional activities. Other responsibilities will include serving on departmental, college and university committees.

Qualifications/Experience Required

Teaching, research, departmental/school and university service is expected. An earned doctorate degree awarded by a regionally accredited or internationally recognized institution in the field specified in the position announcement (exceptions require Academic Affairs approval). **NOTE** If the doctorate is not obtained and submitted by the time of employment, the position rank will change to TT-Instructor.

Qualifications/Experience Preferred

The candidate must have an earned Ph.D. in Computer Science, or a closely related field awarded by a regionally accredited institution by the time of employment. Previous industrial experience and U.S. college teaching and research experience are preferred.

Knowledge/Skills/Abilities

All areas of study in computer science will be considered, with an emphasis on computer graphics.

Physical Demands

Reasonable accommodations (in accordance with ADA requirements) may be made, upon request, to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.

Work Environment

University of Central Oklahoma (UCO) is a metropolitan university located in Edmond, Oklahoma. Edmond is one of the best cities in Oklahoma for a family to live, with a highly ranked public school system. This year, Edmond ranked seventh in the nation for livability out of 116 college cities and towns in SmartAsset's study, and it was listed as the top 35th best city in the US to live by CNN Money in 2010. It is a place of convenience and safety, which is only 14 miles from the state capital, Oklahoma City. Benefits at UCO include a retirement pension supported by Oklahoma Teacher's Retirement System as well as an optional defined-contribution retirement plan. The Computer Science Department has a collegial workplace culture.

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