Xavier University, Department of Computer Science

Position ID:

Xavier University-Department of Computer Science-CSTENURETRACK [#28537]

Position Title:

Assistant Professor Tenure-Track Position Computer Science

Position Type:

Tenured/Tenure-track faculty

Position Location:

Cincinnati, Ohio 45207, United States of America

Subject Area:

Computer Science / All areas

Starting Date:

2025/08/10

Appl Deadline:

2024/10/21 11:59PM help popup

(posted 2024/09/24, updated 2024/09/23, listed until 2024/11/22)

Position Description:

Assistant Professor Tenure-Track Position Computer Science

The Department of Computer Science at Xavier University in Cincinnati, Ohio invites applications for an Assistant Professor tenure-track position, starting Fall 2025. Applicants should have a Ph.D. in Computer Science, Computer Science Education, or a related field; the degree should be completed by August 2025.

Candidates should have an interest in helping grow a diverse and inclusive student community while teaching a variety of undergraduate courses, including their own specialty. Along with a B.A. and B.S. in computer science, Xavier’s computer science faculty are integral to the university’s programs in artificial intelligence, cybersecurity, and data science.

We welcome a broad spectrum of candidates, and particularly invite applications from individuals who are under-represented in the field and who reflect the diversity of our students. The successful candidate will be able to engage diverse groups of students in learning opportunities.

Xavier University is part of the 500-year-old Jesuit Catholic tradition of academic excellence in the liberal arts and is strongly committed to enhancing equity, inclusion, and diversity. These values are central to our mission. We strive for a climate of respect and inclusiveness that welcomes and supports members from diverse backgrounds and life experiences, is committed unreservedly to open and free inquiry, and deliberately seeks out multiple perspectives.

Candidates must be committed to outstanding teaching in a liberal arts tradition of active learning, the development of a sustainable scholarly research program, and service consistent with Xavier’s Mission Statement. We are particularly interested in candidates whose activities encourage student participation in scholarly activities.

Xavier University is an Equal Opportunity employer committed to enhancing equity, inclusion, and diversity. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without discrimination on the basis of race, skin color, ethnicity, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability.

Xavier University is recognized by the NSA as a Center of Academic Excellence in Cyber Defense in conjunction with our validated concentration in cybersecurity. Furthermore, we seek colleagues interested in helping us embed community-engaged and socially relevant pedagogy throughout our Computer Science curriculum. Xavier’s urban location in Cincinnati allows faculty to work with community partners to develop engaged learning and internship opportunities. Xavier is a member of the Association of Jesuit Colleges and Universities as well as the Big East.

A complete application includes a cover letter; a curriculum vitae; a statement on teaching; a statement of research achievements and aspirations; graduate transcripts; and three letters of recommendation. These items should be submitted online at https://academicjobsonline.org/ajo/jobs/28537. To ensure full consideration, all materials must be received before review of applications begins on October 21, 2024.

For more information about our department, please visit http://www.xavier.edu/cs. Questions about the position may be directed to Dr. Elizabeth Johnson, Chair, Department of Computer Science, johnsone@xavier.edu.

Application Materials Required:

Submit the following items online at this website to complete your application:

Cover letter
Curriculum Vitae
Research statement
Teaching statement
Graduate Transcripts
Three reference letters (to be submitted online by the reference writers on this site )

And anything else requested in the position description.

Further Info:

https://www.xavier.edu/computer-science-department

513-745-3667

3800 Victory Parkway
Cincinnati OH 45207-4441