Associate or Full Professor-in-Residence School of Computing Stamford Campus
Associate or Full Professor-in-Residence School of Computing Stamford Campus
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INTRODUCTION
The School of Computing harbors a rich environment of instruction and research offering four rigorous bachelors degrees two masters degrees a Ph.D. degree and a worldclass research enterprise. The school has experienced unprecedented growth in the last five years leading to new and exciting education and research initiatives for faculty and students. Current faculty are engaged in groundbreaking research in computing areas including security machine learning bioinformatics systems and networking and big data analytics. For the more than 1300 undergraduate and 150 graduate students this topnotch college experience is heightened by the schools successful recruiting of awardwinning faculty to train the next generation of computer scientists and engineers. Additional information about the school can be found at in 1881 UConn is a Land Grant and Sea Grant institution and member of the Space Grant Consortium. It is the states flagship institution of higher education and includes a main campus in Storrs CT four regional campuses throughout the state and 13 Schools and Colleges including a Law School in Hartford and Medical and Dental Schools at the UConn Health campus in Farmington. The University has approximately 10000 faculty and staff and 32000 students including nearly 24000 undergraduates and over 8000 graduate and professional students. UConn is a Carnegie Foundation R1 (highest research activity) institution among the top 25 public universities in the nation. UConn embraces diversity through research teaching service and outreach and cultivates leadership integrity and engaged citizenship in its students faculty staff and alumni. UConn promotes citizens health and wellbeing by enhancing the states social economic cultural and natural environments and beyond. The University serves as a beacon of academic and research excellence as well as a center for innovation and social service to communities. UConn is a leader in many scholarly research and innovation areas. Today the path forward includes exciting opportunities and notable challenges. Record numbers of undergraduate applications and support for student success have enabled the University to become extraordinarily selective.
DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
This position is for the Director of the Computer Science program on the Stamford campus. It is specifically geared to Stamford and Fairfield County. This area has one of the worlds highest standards of living as well as a strong industrial base. There are opportunities for curricular design and engagement with regional industry. The successful hire will have significant opportunities to help shape the have several concentration areas such as Software Engineering Mobile Systems Development Big Data Analytics and Cybersecurity complementing the concentrations offered at the main campus in Storrs.
The successful candidate will share a deep commitment to promoting the computer science program in the region and the country effective instruction at the undergraduate level the development of innovative courses and mentoring of students in research outreach and professional development. The successful candidate will also be expected to broaden participation among members of underrepresented groups; demonstrate through teaching possible research and/or public engagement the richness of diversity in the learning experience; integrate multicultural experiences into instructional methods and research tools; and provide leadership in developing pedagogical techniques designed to meet the needs of diverse learning styles and intellectual interests. The successful candidate will work closely with school leadership in Storrs to determine teaching and resource needs for the Stamford CS program and also work closely with the academic affairs team at the Stamford Campus to ensure smooth delivery of all aspects of the program.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
- Candidates must have a Ph.D. in Computing Science or a related field by the time of appointment.
- Candidates must have a demonstrated potential for excellence in teaching introductory courses on programming data structures and algorithms.
- The ability to effectively communicate with students in both large and small audiences.
- A deep commitment to promoting diversity and inclusion through their academic and research programs.
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
- Some experience in administration.
- Expertise in Systems Programming Computer Networks Algorithms Databases or Software Engineering.
- Experience in teaching data sciencerelated subjects will be a plus.
- An outstanding record of teaching.
- Demonstrated commitment to effective teaching and use of innovative techniques.
- The ability to contribute through teaching research and public engagement to the diversity and excellence of the learning experience.
APPOINTMENT TERMS
This is a fulltime 9month annually renewable nontenure track position with the possibility of subsequent annual academicyear reappointment contingent on positive reviews and program funding and may lead to a multiyear appointment. This position starts in Fall 2025. Rank and salarywill be commensurate with qualifications. This position is primarily located at the Stamford campus.
TERMS AND CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT
Employment of the successful candidate is contingent upon the successful completion of a preemployment criminal background check.
TO APPLY
Please apply online to UConn Jobs at Search #498691 to upload the following application materials:
- A cover letter
- Curriculum vitae
- Teaching statement (including teaching philosophy teaching experience commitment to effective learning concepts for new course development etc..
- Commitment to diversity statement (including broadening participation integrating multicultural experiences in instruction and research and pedagogical techniques to meet the needs of diverse learning styles etc..
- Optional: Research and scholarship statement (innovative concepts that will form the basis of academic career experience in proposal development mentorship of students etc.
- Three letters of reference
Screening of applicants will begin immediately and continue until the position is filled.
At the University of Connecticut our commitment to excellence is complemented by our commitment to building a culturally diverse community.
This position will be filled subject the budgetary approval.
All employees are subject to adherence to the State Code of Ethics which may be found at members of the University of Connecticut are expected to exhibit appreciation of and contribute to an inclusive respectful and diverse environment for the University community.
The University of Connecticut aspires to create a community built on collaboration and belonging and has actively sought to create an inclusive culture within the workforce. The success of the University is dependent on the willingness of our diverse employee and student populations to share their rich perspectives and backgrounds in a respectful manner. This makes it essential for each member of our community to feel secure and welcomed and to thoroughly understand and believe that their ideas are respected by all. We strongly respect each individual employees unique experiences and perspectives and encourage all members of the community to do the same. All applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race color religion gender gender identity or expression sexual orientation national origin genetics disability age or veteran status.
The University of Connecticut is an AA/EEO Employer.
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