Assistant Professor, Computer Science and Information Systems (Tenure-Track)
Youngstown State University
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Posted: 19-Nov-24
Location: Youngstown
Internal Number: 4284960
The School of Computer Science, Information, & Engineering Technology at Youngstown State University invites applications for a tenure track faculty assistant professor position to begin in August 2025.
The successful candidate is expected to develop their area of expertise into a thriving field of study at the University and must demonstrate promise to maintain an active research agenda. The candidate will be expected to teach courses related to Computer Science and Information Technology at both the graduate and undergraduate levels. The candidate will be expected to seek research grants to support their area of expertise and develop a successful curriculum surrounding it.
Responsibilities will include but not be limited to teaching undergraduate and graduate courses, advising and mentoring graduate and undergraduate students, conducting research and scholarship in the area of expertise, seeking external funding, effectively communicating and interacting with students, contributing to curricular development and assessment efforts at the undergraduate and graduate levels, establishing interdisciplinary collaboration across the University or other organizations, and performing service to the University.
Plans, organizes, teaches, and provides feedback to promote and direct student success. Responds to students in a timely manner. Communicates with students, departments, and university officials via university provided tools and resources.
An Institution of Opportunity: YSU inspires individuals, enhances futures, and enriches lives.
As a student-centered university, Youngstown State University?s mission is to provide innovative lifelong learning opportunities that will inspire individuals, enhance futures and enrich lives. YSU inspires individuals by cultivating a curiosity for life-long learning; enhances the futures of our students by empowering them to discover, disseminate and apply their knowledge; and enriches the region by fostering collaboration and the advancement of civic, scientific, and technological development. YSU?s culture of enrichment flourishes in our intellectually diverse, accessible, and quality education.
Work Schedule: Typically, Monday through Friday, including some evenings, and the possibility of some weekend days.
Minimum Qualifications: An earned Ph.D. in computer science or a related field or a Doctor of Information Technology by the time of appointment.
Preferred Qualifications: Ph.D. in computer science, information technology, computing and information sciences, or other closely related field. Expertise in one or more of the following areas: artificial intelligence and machine learning, computer engineering, cybersecurity, and software engineering or other related areas.
An Institution of Opportunity:
Youngstown State University inspires individuals, enhances futures, and enriches lives.
As a student-centered university, Youngstown State University’s mission is to provide innovative lifelong learning opportunities that will inspire individuals, enhance futures and enrich lives. YSU inspires individuals by cultivating a curiosity for life-long learning; enhances the futures of our students by empowering them to discover, disseminate and apply their knowledge; and enriches the region by fostering collaboration and the advancement of civic, scientific, and technological development. YSU’s culture of enrichment flourishes in our intellectually diverse, accessible, and quality education.
Youngstown State University is where students thrive in their educational and career pursuits, where scholarship creates innovative solutions, and where community engagement is a cornerstone of collaboration that collectively contribute to the sustainable prosperity of the region and beyond.
We—the faculty, staff, administrators, and students of Youngstown State University—hold the following values essential to achieving the mission and realizing the vision. Centr...ality of Students – We put students first, fostering their holistic and lifelong success. Excellence and Innovation – We bring academic excellence and innovation to learning and life for all stakeholders. Integrity and Human Dignity – We root all behaviors, decisions and actions in the achievement of integrity, mutual respect, and collegiality. Collaboration and Public Engagement – We embrace collaboration and create innovative partnerships to foster sustainability and enrich our university, our culture, and region.
Please use the following link to learn more about YSU: https://ysu.edu/about-ysu