Department: School of Computing

Campus Location: Wichita, KS - WSU Main Campus

Hire Type: Full Time

Pay: $79,608 annually

Work Schedule: Dependent on class schedule.

Export Compliance Requirement: No export control requirement.

Job Summary

Teach courses at the undergraduate and graduate levels using various instructional deliveries (e.g., traditional (face-to-face), hybrid, and fully online). To foster applied learning into the course design and engage with industry and local business community applied projects. To advance knowledge through scholarly activities (e.g., active involvement in committees, student mentorship, recruitment and retention initiative, outreach activities, etc.)

Essential Functions

Meet expectations for teaching and service, as set forth by the department and college.

Job Duties

Teach courses in the area of Computer Science to graduate and undergraduate students. Expected teaching load is 3-4 classes per semester. Primary responsibilities include establishing a sustainable research program, publishing in peer-reviewed conferences/journals, securing external funding, demonstrating a commitment to undergraduate/graduate education, and supervising students. Provide leadership in development of new courses, labs, and curriculum. Advise and mentor graduate and undergraduate students; publish scholarly work. Develop new courses, labs, and curriculum; and provide service to the Department and the University.

Required Education and Experience:

• Graduate level degree or Equivalent Experience in the Field
• Teaching experience

Faculty Requirements

PhD in Computer Science, or a closely related field awarded by the starting date. Demonstrated ability to be an effective teacher. Candidate should have demonstrated ability to work with diverse populations. Effective oral and written communication skills. Willingness to accommodate a variety of learning styles and strategies in instructional delivery and learning activities, including online and blended learning, flexible teaching methods, and applied learning approaches. Demonstrate the ability to successfully educate and empower a diverse student population. Of particular interest are candidates in the following two broad areas: (i) Data Science (AI/Machine Learning/Big Data), (ii) Cyber-Security (information assurance, network security and privacy, hardware security, software security), although candidates in other Computer Science areas should also apply.

Required License/Certifications/Training:

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

• Demonstrated ability to be an effective teacher. Candidate should have demonstrated ability to work with diverse populations. Effective oral and written communication skills. Willingness to accommodate a variety of learning styles and strategies in instructional delivery and learning activities, including online and blended learning, flexible teaching methods, and applied learning approaches. Demonstrate the ability to successfully educate and empower a diverse student population. Of particular interest are candidates in the following two broad areas: (i) Data Science (AI/Machine Learning/Big Data), (ii) Cyber-Security (information assurance, network security and privacy, hardware security, software security), although candidates in other Computer Science areas should also apply.

Preferred Qualifications:

Preferred License/Certifications/Training:

Additional Information:

We are accepting applications for both tenure track/tenured Assistant/Associate Professor positions as well as for non-tenure eligible Engineering Educator/Teaching Professor positions. This position will be filled at the Assistant or Associate Teaching Professor position. All employees of Wichita State University are expected to support the WSU Vision, Mission and Values and foster an environment of diversity in culture, thought and experience. All candidates for faculty positions should be able to demonstrate the ability to successfully educate and empower a diverse student population.

Physical Requirements:

Ability to remain in a stationary position – Frequent 60-90%; Ability to operate a computer and other office equipment including but not limited to phone, printers, copiers, and calculators – Frequent 60-90%

Additional Physical Requirement: