Assistant Professor/Associate Professor of Computer Science
Position Is Open Until Filled


Code: 19140 Posted: 12/07/2022

The University of Wisconsin-Parkside is a dynamic learning community grounded in academic excellence and focused on student success, diversity, inclusion and community engagement. One of 13 four-year institutions within the University of Wisconsin System, Parkside provides an educational value to our students that’s unparalleled. An affordable, high-quality education is an investment in one’s future, and we believe the cost of an education should not prevent any student from achieving his or her educational and professional goals.  The university is the proud recipient of the 2022 AASCU Excellence & Innovation Award for Student Success and College Completion from The American Association of State Colleges and Universities (AASCU), a testament to years of strategic efforts.

UW-Parkside is a great place to start or enhance your career. The campus is nestled in 700 acres of woodland and prairie and two miles west of Lake Michigan in Kenosha, WI. At Parkside we offer competitive pay and benefits, as well as an engaging and supportive work environment. Parkside is a community that’s easy to call home. Find out why.

Position Title:  Assistant/Associate Professor of Computer Science

Employment Type: Full time, Faculty, Salaried

Reports To: The Assistant/Associate Professor of Computer Science will report to the Chair of the Computer Science Department

Assistant or Associate Professor position in computer science: teach multiple computer science courses, conduct research and provide service to multiple entities with the university, community and profession. Courses mainly include cybersecurity, and could include operating systems, Java programming, computer architecture, UNIX system administration and general computer science. Tenure track faculty may teach day, evening, undergraduate, graduate and online classes. The definition and qualifications for Associate or Assistant Professor rests with the faculty and chancellor of the institution.


Essential Job Functions
  • Teach undergraduate computer science courses and graduate computer and information system courses as assigned by the department; maximum 12 credits (contact hours) per semester.
  • Participate in teaching courses mainly including security certificate courses, operating systems, Java programming, computer architecture, system administration, and general programming courses.
  • Prepare classes, syllabi, and coursework; develop new classes; provide instruction during class time; help students outside of class; provide feedback to students; provide student grades.
  • Student mentoring; serving on department committees; assisting with department events; potentially contributing to community projects
  • Perform scholarly work; publish in conference and journals; perform consulting type activities
Qualifications
  • PhD degree in computer science, software engineering, computer engineering, or related area. ABD will also be considered; however, contract renewal will be contingent on completing degree within one-year of hire.
  • Teaching experience in cybersecurity, programming/mathematics, and/or other relative courses.
  • Active scholarship with research publications related to computer science within the last five years

Although not required, the ideal candidate will have prior experience with Java.

Computer Science is a signature program at the University of Wisconsin-Parkside. We also offer certificates in Cyber Security, Data Science, Mobile Development, UNIX System Administration, and World Wide Web Publishing, as well as Master’s degrees in Computer and Information Systems, Cybersecurity, and IT Management.

Salary and Benefits

Commensurate with qualifications and experience.

The University of Wisconsin System provides a liberal benefits package, including participation in a state pension plan. 

Benefit Details: https://www.wisconsin.edu/ohrwd/benefits/download/leave/annualsum/fasl.pdf

Total Compensation Estimator: https://www.wisconsin.edu/ohrwd/benefits/totalcomp/

Application Process

HOW TO APPLY:
Applications must be submitted electronically through our employment portal. If you need additional assistance you may contact Human Resources at (262) 595-2204. Hours 8:00am-4:30pm Monday-Friday.

STEP 1: Please select the applicable link below:

External Applicants: (NOT currently employed by the University of Wisconsin System)

Internal Applicants: (Currently employed by the University of Wisconsin System)

STEP 2: Submit application materials

Please be sure to complete all required fields and include all required documents before submitting your application. Once submitted, you will not be able to edit or attach any application materials. Files must be complete to be considered. All materials must be added at one time, once submitted you may not edit/add to profile. Please include the following documents:

  • Cover Letter
  • Resume
  • Transcripts
  • Teaching Philosophy
  • Teaching Demonstrations

Review of Applications

Applications received by 1/15/2023 will be given full consideration. Position is open until filled. 

You must select "SUBMIT". Selecting "Save" will not forward your application materials to the search committee. 

Please be sure to complete all required fields and include all required documents before submitting your application. Once submitted, you will not be able to edit or attach any application materials.

In instances where the Review Committee is unable to ascertain from a candidates application materials whether she/he meets all of the required qualifications, or if all of the application materials are not submitted, they will be evaluated as not meeting such qualifications and may be excluded from further consideration.


Contact

Amanda Joncas
(262)595-2910
joncas@uwp.edu

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