Open-Rank Teaching Professor Position, Department of Computer Science

College of Science & Mathematics

The Department of Computer Science at Rowan University seeks to hire an open-rank, non-tenure track, teaching professor to begin their appointment in January 2025. This is a unique opportunity to join the fastest-growing department at the third fastest-growing public research institution, as recognized by The Chronicle of Higher Education. The Department values diversity as a factor in academic excellence. 

We seek candidates who are passionate about teaching and mentoring students at the undergraduate and graduate levels. In addition to teaching responsibilities, successful candidates are expected to make meaningful and substantive service contributions to undergraduate and graduate programs and the Department of Computer Science. Successful candidates are also expected to participate in professional development to stay current in their content area and evidence-based instructional approaches. 

Open-Rank Teaching Professor is a 10-month full-time, non-tenure track teaching faculty. Successful candidates will teach 24 credits over two semesters, with an option to teach overload and summer classes for additional compensation. Teaching Professor positions are renewable, with expectations for renewal of two, three, four, and five years per contract. 

Eligibility:

A Ph.D. in Computer Science, Cybersecurity, or a closely related discipline, is expected. Candidates with a master's degree and extensive professional experience may be considered.

Evidence of excellence in teaching is required, and student advising/mentorship experience is preferred.

Ideal candidates are exceptional educators, preferably with expertise in cybersecurity,  who work well in student and faculty teams, support diversity, equity, and inclusion, and have excellent communication skills.

NOTE: Candidates must be legally authorized to work in the US, and the university will not sponsor an applicant for a work visa for this position. 

Duties and responsibilities:

Teach courses as determined by programmatic needs and based on individual expertise

Provide services to department, college, and university, which may include but are not limited to the following

Serve on department, college, and university-level committees

Lead/facilitate/support various student-centric programs such as the Learning Assistant program, Peer Mentoring, and co-op/internship programs

Serve as a Faculty Mentor to Computer Science students

Lead or assist with the Academic Integrity initiative

Coordinate courses in the program

Advise for student organizations 

Assist with curricular development

Assist with industry outreach and invited speaker talks

Assist students with interview preparation (i.e., resume reviews, conducting mock interviews)

Lead/assist with the departmental assessment process

Assist the department with marketing its initiatives, including editing and publishing newsletters, disseminating announcements about various department events, etc.

Lead/assist with the department's entrepreneurial initiatives, helping students commercialize their projects 

Perform other duties at the discretion of the department

Complete applications will include:

Cover letter summarizing qualifications and statement of interest in the position

A current detailed CV

Statement of teaching philosophy and interests that includes the overview of the candidate’s commitment to inclusive teaching and mentoring practices

Names and contact information for three to five references

Graduate transcripts (unofficial copies acceptable for initial review)

Review of applications will commence on November 15, 2024, and continue until suitable candidates have been identified. Applicants will need to submit the above materials via our online application system at https://jobs.rowan.edu/en-us/listing/.

 

Questions may be directed to CSsearch@rowan.edu.

 

Department Overview:

The Department of Computer Science is one of six departments in the College of Science & Mathematics, which also houses the School of Earth & Environment. The department offers the following undergraduate and graduate programs:

ABET-accredited B.S. in Computer Science

B.A. in Computer and Informatics

B.A. in Computer Systems Technology

M.S. in Computer Science

M.S. in Cybersecurity

B.S., M.S., and Ph.D. Data Science

 

The Department of Computer Science is in a unique and exciting position: it is rapidly growing in terms of student enrollment at all levels, it is expanding and launching critical programs based on industry and learner needs, and its research culture is quickly evolving, thus opening up new avenues of collaborations and funding.

 

University Overview:

Rowan University is located in the greater Philadelphia metropolitan area along the Northeast corridor between New York and Washington DC. Rowan University has become a public research institution ranked among the top 100 public national universities. Furthermore, U.S. News & World Report ranks Rowan University 19th among Northern Regional Universities and third among the public institutions in the category.

 

Rowan University offers bachelor through doctoral degrees and professional certificates in person and online to 22,000 students through its main campus in Glassboro, N.J., its medical school campuses in Camden, Stratford, and Sewell, and on the campuses of partner community colleges. A Carnegie-classified R2 (high research activity) institution, Rowan is the nation’s third fastest-growing public research university, as reported by The Chronicle of Higher Education.  

 

Rowan focuses on use-inspired research at the intersection of engineering, medicine, science, and business while ensuring excellence in undergraduate education and is committed to the strategic pillars of access, affordability, quality, and serving as an economic engine. These pillars are central to the university's decision-making process. To learn more about Rowan University and its mission, click here.

 

Rowan University values diversity and is committed to equal opportunity in employment.  The Department of Computer Science and the College of Science & Mathematics are dedicated to building a culturally diverse faculty and especially encourage applications from women and individuals from underrepresented groups in higher education.

 

Rowan University celebrates diversity and is committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, ethnicity, race, religion, sex, gender identity or expression, genetic information, marital status, national origin, (dis)ability status, military status, and other NJ protected classes. Rowan University does not discriminate on the basis of sex in its educational programs and activities, including employment as required by Title IX. Rowan is committed to providing access, equal opportunity, and reasonable accommodation for individuals with (dis)abilities.

To request reasonable accommodation, contact Christy Mroz, Administrative Assistant, OEE@rowan.edu, 856-256-5494. Rowan strongly encourages applicants from underrepresented groups to apply.