GENERAL DESCRIPTION:This is a full-time,
nine-month, tenure-track faculty position responsible for
contributing significantly to Stephen F. Austin State University's
undergraduate and/or graduate programs through teaching,
scholarship/creative accomplishment, and service. Works under
minimal supervision, with extensive latitude for the use of
initiative and independent judgment. Reports to the chair.
ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:1. Performs an equivalent
of eight teaching units of work during the regular academic year;
reduction of teaching load through reassignment of duties is
possible under certain circumstances.2. Engages in
research/scholarly/creative and service activities at levels that
are appropriate to faculty rank and departmental tenure/merit
criteria.3. Provides services to the university and the
profession.4. Participates in promotion review of lower-ranked
faculty members within the department.5. When tenured, participates
in tenure review of candidates for tenure.6. May conduct
supplemental instructional activities such as independent studies,
internships, advising, and thesis/dissertation supervision.
NON-ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:1. May receive course
load reassignment when assigned administrative duties in support of
the department/college/university.2. May receive course load
reassignment when assigned to prepare course material during the
first semester/year when included as part of initial contract.3.
May receive course load reassignment when approved to conduct
research/scholarly/creative accomplishment and service which exceed
normal expectations.4. May supervise the work of student and/or
graduate assistants.5. May serve on departmental, college, and
university committees.6. Performs other related duties as
assigned.
GENERAL QUALIFICATIONS
REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES:The
individual must possess the following knowledge, skills, and
abilities or be able to explain and demonstrate that the individual
can perform the essential functions of the job, with or without
reasonable accommodation.1. Extensive knowledge in the field in
which the individual will be teaching.2. Ability to effectively
teach undergraduate and/or graduate students.3. Ability and
commitment to conduct research and/or scholarly/creative
accomplishments and service.4. Ability to work within a
collaborative faculty environment.5. Ability to communicate
effectively in both oral and written form.6. Ability to work
effectively and patiently with students.
EDUCATION:Terminal degree in the field in which
the individual will be teaching is required. ABD candidates may be
considered if Ph.D. is earned prior to start date.
EXPERIENCE AND TRAINING:The rank of Assistant
Professor is held by an individual who demonstrates the capability
to produce research/scholarly/creative accomplishments, teach
effectively, and provide service to the academic and general
communities.
OTHER SPECIFICATIONS:
The ideal candidate will possess a doctorate in computer science,
data science, information technology, computer information systems,
or a related degree. Candidates with out-of-discipline doctoral
degrees should clearly articulate their ability to teach and
conduct research in computer science.
Candidate must have the ability to design and conduct experiential
education in computer science and augment initiatives to promote
and expand mentored undergraduate research.
