Tenure Track Faculty - Computer Science (Computer Science or Software Engineering) - The California State University : Job Details

Apply now Job no: 544027 Work type: Instructional Faculty – Tenured/Tenure-Track Location: Humboldt Categories: Unit 3 - CFA - California Faculty Association, Tenured/Tenure-Track, Full Time, Faculty - Computer Science

Vacancy Announcement

Tenure-Track Faculty Position Starting Fall 2025

Department of Computer Science

Cal Poly Humboldt is a Hispanic-Serving Institution (HSI) that strives to foster an equitable and inclusive community that supports our students of diverse backgrounds. Cal Poly Humboldt is committed to achieving the goals of equal opportunity and endeavors to employ faculty and staff of the highest quality committed to working in a multicultural and multiracial community that reflects the diversity of the state.

DESCRIPTION: Cal Poly Humboldt and the Department of Computer Science invites applicants for a full-time, academic year, tenure-track faculty position with an emphasis in Computer Science or Software Engineering. We are seeking candidates with a background in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or closely related field, who have the ability and willingness to teach in one, or both, of our undergraduate programs, Computer Science or Software Engineering. Rank and salary are dependent on the appointee's qualifications and experience.

DEPARTMENT: Cal Poly Humboldt's Computer Science program is lively, student-centered, and co-hosts a place-based learning community, Representing Realities (R²), which focuses on connecting representations of the world in local Native American art with ideas about patterns and structures in math and computer science. In addition to an undergraduate Computer Science major, the Computer Science Department launched a new Software Engineering major in Fall 2023 as part of the programmatic expansion for California's third polytechnic university. Both undergraduate programs aim to provide excellent instruction to enable graduates to be effective computer professionals and to promote socially responsible applications of the disciplines.

PROFESSIONAL DUTIES: Candidates should be committed to teaching excellence and to building a strong research record. Instructional assignments may include: teaching required courses in Computer Science or Software Engineering, which include but are not limited to Computer Science Foundations, Computer Security, Requirements Engineering, Software Project Management, Web Apps Development with Database, Robotics, Artificial Intelligence, and Senior Projects. The primary professional responsibilities of instructional faculty members are: teaching, research, scholarship, creative activity, and service to the University, profession, and community. These responsibilities include: advising students, participation in campus and system-wide communities, maintaining office hours, working collaboratively with colleagues, and participation in traditional academic functions.

RANK, SALARY AND BENEFITS: Rank and salary are dependent on the appointee's qualifications and experience. The Assistant Professor Classification annual salary range for this position is $74,652 - $158,688; the anticipated starting annual salary is $87,000 - $92,000.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS: An earned Ph.D. or equivalent in Software Engineering, Computer Science, or a related field from an accredited college or university is required at the time of appointment. The successful candidate must demonstrate the following:

• Record of education, training or experience in Computer Science and/or Software Engineering and its applications;
• Record of, or potential for effective teaching at the undergraduate level;
• Knowledge of, or experience in implementing innovative teaching approaches to increase equity and student success;
• Commitment to and/or experience promoting and fostering a learning environment that is supportive of individuals from diverse backgrounds;
• Record of, or potential for, involving students in research and scholarly activity;
• Knowledge of, or experience with approaches to advising and mentoring students with historically marginalized identities in higher education;
• Ability to work effectively with diverse populations, including multicultural experience and cross-cultural communication skills.

APPLICATION: Qualified candidates should submit the following materials through PageUp:

• Letter of Application;
• Diversity Statement;
• Statement of Teaching Philosophy;
• Statement of Research Interests;
• Teaching Evaluations, if available;
• Graduate Transcripts (unofficial copies are sufficient for initial review);
• Names and Contact Information for Three (3) Professional References.

Questions concerning the application process may be directed to: [email protected]

DIVERSITY STATEMENT: As an institution, Cal Poly Humboldt is committed to eliminating the equity gap in all student populations with dynamic, student-centered practices and policies that fully engage the campus community.

APPLICATION DEADLINE: This position is open until filled. First consideration will be given to completed applications received no later than January 10, 2025.