Assistant Professor, Computer Science

Beaumont, TX - USA

Monthly Salary: Not Disclosed

Posted on: 30+ days ago

Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

Job Summary

The Department of Computer Science seeks candidates for a tenure-track Assistant Professor with an active research agenda that includes publication of research papers in peer-reviewed conferences and journals and/or submission of research grants and contract proposals to various funding agencies. Faculty of Lamar University are also expected to participate in service opportunities at the department college and university levels (e.g. advising students serving as mentors to students participating in committees). Finally candidates should be prepared to teach any combination of courses in the undergraduate curricula in Computer Science and teach masters courses in one or more of the research areas listed above.

Essential Job Functions

Implement effective teaching strategies.
Maintain an active research agenda that includes publication of research papers in peer-reviewed journals and/or submission of research grants.
Actively participate in academic service at the department college and university levels.

Minimum and Desired Qualifications

Minimum Qualifications:

A Ph.D. in Computer Science is required and must be completed by the start date.

Desired Qualifications:

All areas of Computer Science will be considered. Preference will be given to candidates with specialization in one or more of the following areas: Game Development Visual Computing Bioinformatics and AI Security.

Supplemental Information

Key Competencies:

Excellent interpersonal verbal and written communication skills.
Ability to implement effective and innovative teaching strategies.
Ability to perform academic research in degree area of specialty.
Demonstrated commitment to service to the university profession and community.

Physical Requirements: Stair climbing walking between buildings and standing for long periods while teaching.

Special Instructions:Application considered incomplete pending receipt of three letters of recommendation to

Lamar University is An Equal Opportunity Employer

Lamar University is proud to provide employment preference to veteran applicants in accordance with Texas 805 Government Code Section 657.003.

This position is security-sensitive and thereby subject to the provisions of the Texas Education Code 51.215 which authorizes the employer to obtain criminal history record information.

Job SummaryThe Department of Computer Science seeks candidates for a tenure-track Assistant Professor with an active research agenda that includes publication of research papers in peer-reviewed conferences and journals and/or submission of research grants and contract proposals to various funding a...