Instructor - Computer Science jobs in Virginia

Title: F0461 - Instructor - Computer Science

Hiring Range: Commensurate with experience and credentials

Pay Band: 

Agency: Norfolk State University

Location: Norfolk State University

Agency Website: www.nsu.edu

Recruitment Type: General Public - G

Job Duties

Norfolk State University’s (NSU) Department of Computer Science seeks applicants for the position of Instructor of Computer Science to begin in fall 2023. The Computer Science Department values faculty who balance excellent teaching with active scholarship. Candidates should be able to teach a wide variety of undergraduate courses in Computer Science and software engineering, and graduate courses in their area(s) of expertise. The undergraduate computer science program is accredited by ABET and the university is recognized by NSA/DHS as a National Center of Academic Excellence in Cyber Defense.

Visit http://www.cs.nsu.edu/ for additional information.

Faculty responsibilities include:

1. Develop and teach undergraduate software engineering and computer science courses.

2. Contribute to program and curriculum development and review and assess program for effectiveness.

3. Participate in recruitment activities.

4. Participate in ongoing assessment and accreditation activities.

5. Promote student development and academic achievement through advising, mentoring, and tutoring.

6. Maintain student records, respecting FERPA and other privacy standards consistent with accrediting agency standards.

7. Hold office hours and attend department, college, and university meetings.

DIVERSITY STATEMENT
Norfolk State University is particularly interested in candidates who have experience working with students from diverse backgrounds and a demonstrated commitment to improving access to higher education for all students regardless of background. Candidates must include a diversity statement that reflects their commitment to diversity and inclusion and details their experience working in diversity initiatives and/or with students from underrepresented groups.

EEO STATEMENT
NSU is committed to providing equal employment opportunities for all persons and applicants, without regard to age, color, disability, gender, national origin, political affiliation, genetic information, race, religion, sexual orientation, sex (including pregnancy) or veteran status. NSU encourages and invites minorities, women, individuals with disabilities, and veterans to apply.

Minimum Qualifications

1. Candidate must possess a Master’s degree or higher in Software Engineering, Computer Science, or a related field at the time of appointment.

2. Considerable knowledge and skills in teaching in computer science or software engineering is expected. Alternatively, strong potential to gain such knowledge and skills through education, practical training, or research background will also be considered.

3. Demonstrated ability to communicate to a diverse student-body audience, both verbally and in writing, with emphasis applied to commitment to diversity.

Preferred Qualifications:

1. Industry experience or a demonstrated record of research through publications or grants in the software engineering or computer science disciplines.

2. Teaching experience or active research in software engineering.

3. Considerable experience with student recruitment and retention.

4. Possesses ability to collect and analyze student related data, especially recruitment, retention, graduation data, and to effectively write reports.

Special Instructions: 

You will be provided a confirmation of receipt when your application and/or résumé is submitted successfully. Please refer to “Your Application” in your account to check the status of your application for this position.

Candidates may show interest by submitting via online, the following:

1. A statement of your Philosophy of Teaching (via cover letter)
2. A current Curriculum Vitae (via resume)
3. Complete Commonwealth of Virginia State Application
4. Graduate and undergraduate transcripts (unofficial transcripts accepted, however, official transcripts are required of finalist) (via transcripts)
5. Three letters of recommendation US mail :

F0461 - Instructor Computer Science
Norfolk State University
700 Park Avenue, H. B. Wilson Hall, Suite 160
Norfolk, VA 23504

6. Candidates must include a diversity statement that reflects their commitment to diversity and inclusion and details their experience working in diversity.

Application and/or résumé for this position must be submitted electronically by 11:59 p.m. on the closing date through the Commonwealth of Virginia’s Job Board/Recruitment Management System (RMS). Mailed, emailed, faxed, or hand delivered applications and/or résumés will not be accepted. Applicants who possess an Interagency Placement Screening Form (Yellow Form) or a Preferential Hiring Form (Blue Form) as issued under the Department of Human Resources Management (DHRM) Policy 1.30 Layoff (Commonwealth of Virginia Employees Only), must attach these forms when submitting their state application and/or résumé. The decision to interview an applicant is based solely on the information received for this position from either the electronic application and/or résumé. RMS provides a confirmation of receipt when your application and/or résumé is submitted successfully. Please refer to “Your Application” in your RMS account to check the status of your application for this position.

Norfolk State University conducts background checks on all candidates identified as a finalist for employment consideration. The type of background check(s) performed are dependent upon the type of position for which you have been identified as a finalist and may include: criminal history, including sexual offender registry checks, reference checks, degree validation, DMV (driving) records, license verification, and credit report reviews. The results of background checks are made available to University employing officials. As a finalist, you will be required to sign an Authorization to Release form. Norfolk State University utilizes Form I-9 and E-verify in the verification of eligibility for employment. Applicants must be authorized to work in the U.S. without employer sponsorship.

Contact Information:

Name: Norfolk State University

Phone: 757-823-8160

Email: Email material not accepted.

In support of the Commonwealth’s commitment to inclusion, we are encouraging individuals with disabilities to apply through the Commonwealth Alternative Hiring Process. To be considered for this opportunity, applicants will need to provide their Certificate of Disability (COD) provided by a Vocational Rehabilitation Counselor within the Department for Aging & Rehabilitative Services (DARS), or the Department for the Blind & Vision Impaired (DBVI). Veterans are encouraged to answer Veteran status questions and submit their disability documentation, if applicable, to DARS/DBVI to get their Certificate of Disability. If you need to get a Certificate of Disability, use this link: Career Pathways for Individuals with Disabilities, or call DARS at 800-552-5019, or DBVI at 800-622-2155.