Tenure-Track Assistant Professor - Computer Science Department, Information Technology Major
Company: James Madison University
Location: Harrisonburg
Posted on: January 23, 2023
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Position Details
Position Information
Working Title
Tenure-Track Assistant Professor - Computer Science Department,
Information Technology Major
Position Number
5257
Posting Number
F2056
Position Type
Instructional Faculty - Full Time
Position Status
Full Time
College/Division
College of Integrated Science and Engineering
Department
100061 - Computer Science
Pay Rate
Commensurate with Experience
Specify Range or Amount
Is this a JMU only position?
No
Is this a grant-funded position?
No
Is this a Conflict of Interest designated position?
No
Position Summary Information
About James Madison University
Mission
We are a community committed to preparing students to be educated
and enlightened citizens who lead productive and meaningful
lives.
Vision
To be the national model for the engaged university: engaged with
ideas and the world.
Who We Are
Located in the heart of Virginia's beautiful Shenandoah Valley, the
city of Harrisonburg is approximately 120 miles from Washington,
D.C. and Richmond, VA. With a population of just over 53,000,
Harrisonburg is one of the most diverse communities in the
Commonwealth of Virginia. JMU is a selective, public institution
with a growing national reputation for offering experiences that
lead to an outstanding education and inclusive environment for
students, faculty and staff. The student body includes
approximately 20,000 undergraduate and 1,900 graduate students,
with over 1,000 full-time instructional faculty.
JMU offers thriving programs in the liberal arts, science and
technology, and professional disciplines at the undergraduate,
master's and doctoral levels. The university is committed to
expanding diversity, fostering equity and inclusion, and supporting
superlative teaching and scholarship. JMU has achieved national
recognition for the high quality of its academic programs, focus on
maintaining strong student/faculty interaction, and innovative
faculty research.
General Information
The Department of Computer Science at James Madison University
invites applications for a tenure-track faculty position, to serve
in the new Information Technology Major, to begin August 2023.
Preference will be given to applicants at the tenure-track
Assistant Professor level, and exceptional candidates at other
ranks will also be considered. More information about the position
is available at .
Information Technology (IT) is a new major in the Department of
Computer Science, with a focus on computer networking, cyber
security, web technologies, data science/machine learning and
mobile development. The new IT major accepted our first freshman
class in fall 2022 and has more than 64+ students and is rapidly
growing. The JMU Computer Science department is a dynamic and
supportive community with 26 full-time faculty members and
approximately 700 undergraduate majors for computer science and
information technology majors. We also offer an online M.S. Degree
in Information Security. We are dedicated to maintaining a culture
that balances excellence in teaching and small class sizes with
opportunities for faculty and student research. We have many active
clubs and organizations including Women in Technology, Robotics,
Forensics, Cyber Defense, and a student ACM chapter. We are
especially interested in qualified candidates that share our
commitment towards building equitable and inclusive environments.
The new hire be part of the faculty team that starts and builds the
Information Technology Major within the Computer Science
Department. Additional information about the new major is available
at
Duties and Responsibilities
Applicants from all areas of specialization are encouraged to
apply. We especially welcome candidates with a background in Web
Technologies, Machine Learning, Database Systems, Web and Mobile
Development, and/or Computer Networks and Information Security.
Candidates should demonstrate the ability and interest in providing
high-quality undergraduate teaching. Preference will be given to
applicants with the potential to develop and sustain an active,
undergraduate-oriented research program. Candidates will
demonstrate a commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusivity that
supports the Computer Science Department and University mission of
integrating diverse perspectives and removing barriers to
participation.
Qualifications
A Doctorate (Ph.D., D.Sc., etc.) in Computer Science, Computer
Engineering, Information Technology or a closely related field at
the time of employment is required for a tenure-track position.
Conditions of Employment
Employment is contingent upon the successful completion of a
criminal background check.
E-Verify Notice: After accepting employment, new hires are required
to complete an I-9 form and present documentation of their identity
and eligibility to work in the United States. James Madison
University uses the E-Verify system to confirm identity and work
authorization.
Posting Detail Information
Posting Date
11/11/2022
Beginning Review Date
12/12/2022
Closing Date
Open Until Filled
Yes
Proposed Starting Date
08/25/2023
EEO Statement
James Madison University is committed to creating and supporting a
diverse and inclusive work and educational community that is free
of all forms of discrimination. This institution does not tolerate
discrimination or harassment on the basis of age, color,
disability, gender identity or expression, genetic information,
national origin, parental status, political affiliation, race,
religion, sex, sexual orientation or veteran status.
We promote access, inclusion and diversity for all students,
faculty, staff, constituents and programs, believing that these
qualities are foundational components of an outstanding education
in keeping with our mission. The university is interested in
candidates whose experience and qualifications support an ongoing
commitment to this core quality.
Anyone having questions concerning discrimination should contact
the Office for Equal Opportunity: (540) 568-6991.
Reasonable Accommodation Request
If you are an individual with a disability and need assistance
searching or applying for jobs please contact us at (540) 568-3597
or . You may also visit the JMU Human Resource Office, located at
752 Ott Street, Harrisonburg, VA 22807 and we will be happy to
assist you.
Annual Security and Annual Fire Safety Report
Notice of Availability - Annual Security and Fire Safety Report
The Annual Security and Fire Safety Report contains information
regarding campus security and personal safety including topics such
as: crime prevention, the university police law enforcement
authority, crime reporting policies, disciplinary procedures,
protocols for the immediate notification of students and staff upon
confirmation of a significant emergency on campus and other matters
of importance related to security and safety. The report includes
statistics for the most recent three-year period of reported crimes
that have occurred on campus; in certain off-campus buildings or
property owned or controlled by JMU or its affiliates; and on
public property within or immediately adjacent to and accessible
from the campus.
The Annual Security and Fire Safety Report includes campus housing
fire statistics for the most recent three-year period, a
description of each on-campus student housing facility fire safety
system, the number of fire drills held during the previous calendar
year, policies or rules on portable electrical appliances, smoking,
and open flames in student housing; and procedures for student
housing evacuation in the event of fire along with other fire
safety information.
The JMU Annual Security and Fire Safety Report includes the
Harrisonburg campus and the three overseas branch campuses;
Florence, Antwerp, and London. It is available electronically
http://www.jmu.edu/publicsafety/clerycompliance/2018Annual-Security-and-Fire-Safety-Report.shtml
You can obtain a copy of any of this report by contacting the
Office of Public Safety, MSC 6810, James Madison University,
Harrisonburg, VA 22807 or request that a copy be mailed to you by
calling (540)568-6769/6913.
Minimum Reference(s) Required
3
Quick Link for Direct Access to Posting
https://joblink.jmu.edu/postings/13158
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