Assistant or Associate Professor, Computer Science

Job description

Description:
Primary responsibilities for the Assistant or Associate Professor position include teaching undergraduate and graduate level courses, conducting research, student advising, student mentoring and recruitment, curriculum development, conducting scholarly activities and all other activities required for tenure.

Other responsibilities include, but are not limited to, engaging in accreditation procedures, program assessment and service to the department, College and University as needed.

This is a 9-month tenure position.

A doctoral degree in Computer Science or a related discipline and an established record of teaching, research and professional accomplishment are required.

Primary Function of Organizational Unit:
N.C. A&T is a public, land-grant, doctoral research institution and has been the largest historically Black university in the country for the past decade.

With an enrollment of 14,311 students in Fall 2024, the university offers 59 undergraduate degree programs, 36 master’s programs, and 12 doctoral programs.

It is America’s top producer of Black graduates in Engineering and Agricultural Science bachelor’s programs, as well as a top five producer in numerous additional disciplines, including Liberal Arts and Communications/Journalism.

It also ranks no.

3 in master’s degrees awarded to Black graduates in Engineering Technologies and Related Fields, no.

4 in master’s degrees in Engineering, and no.

11 best business school for women in the nation.



Nationally recognized for its leadership and excellence in STEM education and research, N.C. A&T is classified as “R2-High Research Activity” in the Carnegie Classifications and is poised to achieve “R1-Very High Research Activity” status.

It also holds Carnegie’s earned credential in Community Engagement and the Association of Public and Land-Grant Universities ( APLU ) Innovation and Economic Prosperity designation.

With an annual economic impact of $2.4 billion, N.C. A&T plays a vital role as a higher-education economic driver in North Carolina’s Piedmont Triad region and across a state that is ranked No. 1 in the nation for the second straight year as “best for business” by the CNBC financial network.



The College of Engineering ( COE ), with over 2,500 students, has 5 Doctoral programs, 8 Masters of Science Degree programs, and EAC ABET accredited undergraduate programs in Architectural, Bio-, Biological, Civil, Chemical, Computer, Electrical, Industrial, and Mechanical Engineering, as well as a CAC ABET -accredited program Computer Science.

The College’s focus is on cultivating leaders who excel in academics, innovation, and research; where the 5 research cluster areas of the COE are Autonomous Systems, Cybersecurity and Resilience, Energy and Sustainability, Healthcare Applications and Complex Systems and Networks.

The College welcomes team members who thrive in an environment that embraces diversity and inclusion within the student body, faculty, and staff.

Additional information about the College and the University can be found at www.ncat.edu/coe.

The Computer Science (CS) Department at North Carolina Agricultural and Technical State University ( NCAT ) has 14 full-time faculty members and offers BS, MS and PhD degrees.

The department has a current enrollment of over 500 undergraduate students, 80 masters and 30 doctoral students.

The faculty in the department conducts research in areas such as cybersecurity, cyber identity and biometrics, computer vision, quantum computing, data science, big data, artificial intelligence and machine learning, cloud computing, software engineering, multi-agent and social computing.

The department has attracted funding from the National Science Foundation, the Department of Defense, the Department of Energy, as well as various industries to support research and education.

The Computer Science Department also houses the Center for Trustworthy AI.

Additional information about the department is at http://www.ncat.edu/coe/departments/cs/.

Requirements:
A doctoral degree in Computer Science or a related discipline and an established record of teaching, research and professional accomplishment are required.

Proven leadership abilities, a strong record of scholarly work and extramural funding.

The successful candidate will be a leader effective in bringing teams of people together and supporting them in their efforts to accomplish important tasks on time and within budget.
Preferred:
Experience in curriculum development, budgetary management; and evaluation of programs and personnel.

The successful candidate will be an imaginative and inspiring person, who possesses a distinguished record of scholarly accomplishments, appreciates the integration of learning, discovery and engagement, and has significant administrative experience.
Candidates are expected to exhibit a strong commitment to an open and collegial style of communication and management.

Excellent communication and interpersonal skills; a strong record of effective organizational and administration skills with demonstrated ability to work both independently and as a team member.

A commitment to student learning and promoting a culture that values diversity.

Special Instructions:
You must complete and submit an electronic application for employment to be considered.

Resumes will not be accepted in lieu of completing an electronic application.

Applicants seeking Veteran’s Preference must attach a DD 214 form.

Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty with your application during the process of applying to the job posting.

Final candidates are subject to criminal and sex offender background checks.

North Carolina A&T State University participates in E-Verify.

Federal law requires all employers to verify the identity and employment eligibility of all persons hired to work in the United States.

North Carolina A&T State University is an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer.

No one who applies or seeks employment will be denied admission to or employment at North Carolina A&T State University on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, sex, age, disabling condition, veteran status, political affiliation, genetic information or sexual orientation and sexual identity.

Employee Benefits available to NC A & T permanent employees include the following and more;

+ Accrued Vacation and Sick Leave for Eligible Employees

+ Community Service Leave

+ Aetna – State Health Benefits of North Carolina

+ NCFlex – Vision, Dental, Flexible Spending Account, Life Insurance and more

+ 12 Paid Holidays

+ Teachers and State Employees Retirement System ( TSERS )

+ Optional Supplemental Plans – 401k, 403b, 457b and 457

+ Employee Assistance Program ( EAP )

+ Campus Recreation Center Discount

+ University Bookstore Discount

+ and more

This position may be eligible for a remote or hybrid work arrangement, consistent with university and state policies.

N.C. A&T employees are generally required to reside in North Carolina, within a 2-hour commuting distance of their assigned duty station.

Required Skill Profession

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