Department: Computer Science
Effective Date of Appointment: August 24, 2016 (Subject to Budgetary Approval)
Rank: Assistant Professor, Tenure Track
Number of Positions: 1
Salary: Dependent upon qualifications
The University: Serving more than 41,000 students each year, CSUN is one of the largest universities in the United States. CSUN ranks 10th in the country in awarding bachelor’s degrees to underrepresented minority students, fifth nationally in awarding master’s degrees to Hispanic students and enrolls the largest number of deaf and hard-of-hearing students of any U.S. state university. CSUN’s 171 academic programs and engaged centers enjoy international recognition for excellence. CSUN currently partners with more than 100 institutions of higher education in 22 countries around the globe and attracts the largest international student population of any U.S. master’s level institution. Situated on a 356-acre park-like setting in the heart of Los Angeles’ San Fernando Valley, the campus features modern educational buildings and world-class LEED Gold-certified performing arts and recreational facilities recognized as among the best in the country. CSUN is a welcoming university that champions accessibility, academic excellence and student success.
CSUN is strongly committed to achieving excellence through teaching, scholarship, active learning and diversity. Our values include a respect for all people, building alliances with the community and the encouragement of innovation, experimentation and creativity. CSUN is designated as a Hispanic Serving Institution (HSI) and an Asian American, Native American, Pacific Islander Serving Institution (AANAPISI) and we value the diversity of all of our students and the campus community. CSUN actively encourages qualified candidates to apply who have experience working with students from diverse backgrounds and a demonstrated commitment to improving access to higher education for under-represented students.
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Qualifications: Applicants must have an earned doctoral degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, Information Technology, or a closely related field. ABD candidates will be considered, but must have a doctorate in hand before August 24, 2016. Teaching excellence and research potential with strong communication skills and the interest and ability to teach a broad range of courses in the areas of computer science and information technology are necessary qualifications. Specialization in databases, computer graphics, computer networks, information technology and software engineering is desired. Excellent candidates with specialization in other areas will be considered. Applicant must demonstrate the ability and commitment to effectively work with a diverse student population.
CSUN is a Learning Centered University with a research and scholarly activity component. The successful candidate will be expected to join faculty and staff in a commitment to active learning, to the assessment of learning outcomes, and to multiple pathways that enable students to graduate.
Evidence of degree(s) required at time of hire.
At time of appointment, the successful candidate, if not a U.S. citizen, must have authorization from the Bureau of Citizenship and Immigration Services to work in the United States.
Responsibilities: Teaching of graduate and undergraduate classes both in the areas of specialization and in core curriculum. The normal teaching load is 12 units per semester. The teaching load may be reduced for faculty actively engaged in supervising graduate research and developing a research program. Each faculty member is expected to teach both evening and day courses. Faculty are expected to perform the usual curricular and administrative duties associated with an academic appointment, to engage in research, publish in refereed conference proceedings and journals, and to demonstrate an ongoing commitment to effective teaching, research and scholarly activities. Faculty are expected to work with students on research activities, community based projects, or other extracurricular activities. For the purposes of reappointment, tenure, and promotion, emphasis will be placed on teaching effectiveness, scholarly and creative achievements, and service to the University and community including activities in support of student retention.
Application Deadline: Screening of applications will begin November 16, 2015. Priority will be given to applicants who meet the screening deadline. However, the position will remain open until filled. Applicants should submit a letter of application, curriculum vitae, and three current letters of recommendation to the address below. In later phases of the search process, applicants may be requested to provide verification of terminal degrees, licenses and certificates.
Inquiries and applications should be addressed to:
Chair, Tenure Track Search Committee
Computer Science Department
California State University
Northridge, CA 91330-8281
Send emailed submissions to:
Richard Covington
Department Chair
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The person holding this position is considered a 'mandated reporter' under the California Child Abuse and Neglect Reporting Act and is required to comply with the requirements set forth in CSU Executive Order 1083 as a condition of employment.
A background check (including a criminal records check) must be completed satisfactorily before any candidate can be offered a position with the CSU. Failure to satisfactorily complete the background check may affect the application status of applicants or continued employment of current CSU employees who apply for the position.
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