Computer Science Assistant or Associate Professor

 

University of Alaska System

 

The Department of Computer Science (www.cs.uaf.edu) at the University of Alaska Fairbanks (UAF) invites applications for a tenure-track faculty position at the level of Assistant Professor starting 2024-2025. The position requires a strong commitment to teaching computer science at the undergraduate and graduate levels, and performing public service. Candidates must have a PhD degree in Computer Science or equivalent.

 

The department offers an ABET-accredited BS, as well as BA, MS, and interdisciplinary PhD degrees. UAF (www.uaf.edu) is the major research campus in the University of Alaska system and hosts several research institutes. Fairbanks, a modern community with approximately 98,000 residents, is located in interior Alaska between the Alaska and Brooks mountain ranges and noted for the scope of unique outdoor activities. We seek candidates who will strengthen our degree programs and appreciate the unique geography and climate of interior Alaska. Experience with ABET accreditation, obtaining funded research, and publishing in peer-reviewed publications are welcome but not required.

 

This is a full-time, 9-month exempt tenure-track faculty position with teaching, research, and service components of the workload. Teaching expectations are two courses per semester. A typical contract is 9-months during the fall and spring semesters, with an additional 3-month summer contract depending on the availability of research funds. The University of Alaska Fairbanks Computer Science department has offered Bachelor's and Master's degrees in computer science since 1990, offers students small class sizes and rigorous hands-on coursework, and our CS BS program has been ABET accredited since 1991.

 

Applicants must have a very strong technical background including both professional-quality computer programming, and the ability to teach computer science courses from the undergraduate to graduate level. Applicants must have a PhD in Computer Science or equivalent.

 

Prior experience with Alaska, ABET accreditation, obtaining funded research, and publishing in peer-reviewed publications are welcome but not required.

 

Minimum Qualifications:

 

Applicants must have a PhD in Computer Science or equivalent.

 

Position Details:

 

This position is located on the Troth Yeddha' campus in Fairbanks, Alaska. This is a full-time, exempt faculty position complete with both a competitive salary and https://www.alaska.edu/hr/benefits/support/prospectiveemployees.php. UA provides a generous compensation package that includes retirement options, annual leave, 12 paid holidays per year, tuition waivers for employees and family members, and affordable medical, dental and vision care coverage. Salary is negotiable and based on education and experience.

 

Applications will be accepted for review on June 7, 2024 to ensure consideration, please apply by 11:55 PM, Alaska Standard Time on DAY BEFORE REVIEW DATE June 6, 2024.

 

Applicant Instructions:

 

Please provide a cover letter (2-page limit)

 

Please provide a CV (10-page limit)

 

Please provide a list of 5 professional references with contact information (email and phone number)

 

Please provide a statement of teaching philosophy (2-page limit)

 

Please provide a statement of research philosophy (2-page limit)

 

This position is represented by United Academics-AAUP/AFT (UNAC). https://unitedacademicsak.org/

 

*To be eligible for this position, applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States without restriction. Applicants who now or may in the future require visa sponsorship to work in the United States are not eligible.

 

The University of Alaska (UA) is responsible for providing reasonable accommodations to individuals with disabilities throughout the applicant screening process. If you need assistance in completing this application or during any phase of the interview process, please contact UA Human Resources by phone at 907-450-8200.

 

UA is an affirmative action/equal opportunity employer, educational institution and provider and prohibits illegal discrimination against any individual: http://www.alaska.edu/nondiscrimination.

 

The successful applicant is required to complete a background check. Any offer of employment is contingent on the background check.

 

Your application for employment with the University of Alaska is subject to public disclosure under the Alaska Public Records Act.

 

If you have any questions regarding this position, please contact Kenna Metivier, Signers' Business Office Assistant HR Manager at mailto:kjmetivier@alaska.eduor 907-474-1847.

 

*Each university within the University of Alaska system publishes an Annual Security and Fire Safety Report which contains information regarding campus safety and security including topics such as: campus law enforcement authority; crime reporting policies; campus alerts (Timely Warnings and Emergency Notifications); fire safety policies and procedures; programs to prevent dating violence, domestic violence, sexual assault and stalking; the procedures the University will follow when one of these crimes is reported; and other matters of importance related to security on campus. The report also contains information about crime statistics for the three most recent calendar years concerning reported crimes that occurred on campus; in On-Campus Student Housing Facilities; in Noncampus buildings or property owned or controlled by the University or a recognized student organization; and on public property within, or immediately adjacent to and accessible from, the campus. The report also contains fire statistics for any fires occurring in an On-Campus Student Housing Facility during the three most recent calendar years.

 

Access to the reports is available at:

 

UAA: (Addresses Anchorage campus, Aviation Technology Complex, JBER - Elmendorf Extension, JBER - Richardson Extension, Kenai Peninsula College - Kachemak Bay campus, Kenai Peninsula College - Kenai River campus, Kodiak College, Kodiak High School Extension, Matanuska-Susitna College, Prince William Sound College, and Prince William Sound College - Cordova Extension) Online: https://www.uaa.alaska.edu/students/safety. Request a paper copy in person: UAA Police Department Office at Room 114 of Eugene Short Hall on the Anchorage campus / UAA Dean of Students Office at Room 122 of Rasmuson Hall on the Anchorage campus. Request a paper copy by mail: 907-786-1120 or mailto:police@uaa.alaska.edu / 907-786-1214 or mailto:uaa_deanofstudents@alaska.edu.

 

UAF: (Addresses Fairbanks Campus, Bristol Bay Campus, Chukchi Campus, Community and Technical College, Kasitsna Bay Campus, Seward Marine Center, Tok Campus, Kuskokwim Campus, and Northwest Campus) Online: https://www.uaf.edu/orca/files/ASFSR.pdf. Request a paper copy in person: UAF Office of Rights, Compliance and Accountability on the 3rd Floor of Constitution Hall. Request a paper copy by mail: 907-474-7300 or mailto:uaf-orca@alaska.edu.

 

UAS: (Addresses the Juneau Auke Bay Campus, Juneau Technical Education Center, Sitka Campus, & Ketchikan Campus) Online: https://uas.alaska.edu/equity-and-compliance/docs/clery/UAS_ASFSR.pdf. Request a paper copy in person: Hendrickson Building, Suite 202 on the Juneau campus. Request a paper copy by mail: 907-796-6371 or emailing mailto:uas.clery@alaska.edu.

 

To apply, please visit: https://apptrkr.com/5259552

 

Copyright ©2024 Jobelephant.com Inc. All rights reserved.

 

https://www.jobelephant.com/

 

jeid-4521bae1228e344d962cc36ecffb841c