Assistant Professor Computer Science-Information Technology Program Two Positions
Assistant Professor Computer Science-Information Technology Program Two Positions
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Working Title: Assistant Professor: Computer ScienceInformation Technology Program (Two Positions)
State Role Title:N/A
Position Type:Instructional / Teaching Faculty
Position Status: FullTime
College/Division: College of Integrated Science and Engineering
Department: 100061 Computer Science
Pay Rate:Commensurate with Experience
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Is this a JMU only positionNo
Is this a grantfunded positionNo
Is this a Conflict of Interest designated positionNo
Beginning Review Date:11/30/2024
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To be the national model for the engaged university: engaged with ideas and the world.
Who We Are
Located in the heart of Virginias beautiful Shenandoah Valley the city of Harrisonburg is approximately 120 miles from Washington D.C. and Richmond VA. With a population of just over 53000 Harrisonburg is one of the most diverse communities in the Commonwealth of Virginia. JMU is a selective public institution with a growing national reputation for offering experiences that lead to an outstanding education and inclusive environment for students faculty and staff. The student body includes approximately 20000 undergraduate and 1900 graduate students with over 1000 fulltime instructional faculty.
JMU offers thriving programs in the liberal arts science and technology and professional disciplines at the undergraduate masters and doctoral levels. The university is committed to expanding diversity fostering equity and inclusion and supporting superlative teaching and scholarship. JMU has achieved national recognition for the high quality of its academic programs focus on maintaining strong student/faculty interaction and innovative faculty research.
General Information:
The Department of Computer Science at James Madison University invites applications for two tenuretrack or renewable term appointment (RTA) positions at the rank of Assistant Professor to serve in the new Information Technology Major within the Department of Computer Science to begin August 2025. More information about the department is available at and more information about the Information Technology (IT) major can be found at
The . in Information Technology (IT) is one of the two undergraduate degrees offered by the Department of Computer Science (CS) at JMU. IT has a focus on computer networking cyber security web technologies data science/machine learning and mobile development. The IT program accepted our first freshman class in Fall 2022 has more than 240 students and is rapidly growing. The IT major puts students in the middle of the IT revolution where they study the tools and methods deployed in the enterprise community in areas such as communication network software defined network information security and wireless networks. The JMU Computer Science Department is a dynamic and supportive community with 31 fulltime faculty members and approximately 900 undergraduate students in the CS and IT majors. We also offer an online M.S. Degree in Computer Science concentration in CyberSecurity. Our supportive community is dedicated to maintaining a culture that balances excellence in teaching and small class sizes with opportunities for faculty and student research. Active clubs and organizations include TechLink Women in Technology Robotics Forensics Unix Club Cyber Defense and a student ACM chapter.
Duties and Responsibilities:
Applicants from all areas of specialization within IT are encouraged to apply. One of the two lines will fill the need in the Machine Learning/AI while the other line is open to include any of the foundationlevel classes and junior/senior level classes. We especially welcome candidates with a background in Web Technologies Machine Learning Database Systems Web and Mobile Development and/or Computer Networks and Information Security. CS IT and JMU as a whole support and encourage opportunities for professional development. Candidates will demonstrate a commitment to diversity equity and inclusivity that supports the Computer Science Department and University mission of integrating diverse perspectives and removing barriers to participation.
Qualifications:
A Doctorate (Ph.D. . etc. in Computer Science Computer Engineering Information Technology or a closely related field at the time of employment is required for tenuretrack appointments. A Masters degree in Computer Science Computer Engineering Information Technology or a closely related field combined with significant professional experience in a relevant field is required for renewable term appointments (RTAs). Preference will be given to applicants who can provide high quality teaching at the undergraduate level with the potential to develop and sustain an undergraduateoriented research program.
Additional Posting Information:
To apply complete the online application and provide:
Curriculum Vitae
Cover letter
Statement of teaching philosophy
Contact information for three references
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Employment Type
Full Time
