JOB
The Department of Mathematics and Computer Science at the University of Mount Union invites applications for a tenure-track Assistant Professor position in Computer Science, starting August 1, 2024.
This is an exceptional opportunity for a dedicated and passionate individual to join our growing department.
Our new faculty member will be expected to teach upper-level courses in our Computer Science curriculum, as well as teach courses across all levels in our Data Science curriculum.
EXAMPLE OF DUTIES
First and foremost, a successful candidate must have genuine enthusiasm for undergraduate Computer Science education.
Excellence in teaching is an absolute requirement of faculty at Mount Union; additional expectations include professional development, scholarly activity, and service to the Department, the University, and the wider community.
This position includes the opportunity to teach multiple courses in Data Science each year, but it is not a full-time Data Science position.
We are seeking an individual who possesses the necessary expertise and versatility to teach across the entire spectrum of our Computer Science and Data Science curricula.
We look forward to learning how the applicant's experience in, or future plans for, teaching, scholarship and service would support Mount Union’s commitment to diversity, equity, inclusion and access.
SUPPLEMENTAL INFORMATION
The University of Mount Union, a private Midwestern institution founded in 1846, offers a rigorous and relevant academic program that is grounded in the liberal arts.
Mount Union's 2,100 students can select from 56 broad-based and career-specific undergraduate majors and four graduate programs.
Known for its personal approach, the institution boasts a 13:1 student-faculty ratio.
Mount Union's 123-acre campus, located in Alliance, OH, is primarily residential, and $110 million has been invested in its grounds and facilities since 2005.
The University strives to make its education accessible to students of all financial backgrounds, and alumni experience outstanding opportunities for success.
For more information, visit www.
mountunion.
edu.
Mount Union's Department of Mathematics and Computer Science offers three computing-focused majors: Computer Science, Multi-Platform Software Development, and Data Science and Analytics.
There were approximately 45 students in these majors last year.
The Department also offers minors in five areas of computing: in Computer Science, Database Management, Computer and Network Security, Web Design, and Data Science and Analytics.
Most courses in the Computer Science program meet in a computer teaching lab reserved for the program's exclusive use, providing effective support for a hands-on instructional approach.
This position is required to complete assigned University compliance training as communicated by the University.
The specific statements shown in each section of this description are not intended to be all-inclusive.
They represent typical elements and criteria necessary to successfully perform the job.
When requested, reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of the job.
The University of Mount Union is an equal opportunity employer.
The University prohibits discrimination on the basis of race, gender, gender identity or expression, sex, sexual orientation, religion, age, color, creed, national or ethnic origin, veteran status, marital or parental status, pregnancy, disability, or genetic information in student admissions, financial aid, educational or athletic programs, or employment as now or may hereafter be required by university policy and federal or state law.
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