COMPUTING - Faculty-Computing

Job Classification

  Faculty Full-Time (75-100%)

Position summary

The position holds a faculty appointment and has academic, service, and scholarship responsibilities consistent with the mission and philosophy of the Department of Computing and of Andrews University.  The Department of Computing has programs in Computer Science, Cybersecurity, Information Technology, Data Analytics, Applied Computer Science.

Qualifications summary

Doctorate preferred in Computer Science or closely related field. Will consider Masters in a Computer Science or closely related field.

The candidate must be dedicated to excellence in teaching, research, and service. Participates as a member of the Department of Computing in casting a shared vision.


Must be a Seventh-day Adventist in good and regular standing.

Duties and responsibilities

Duties and responsibilities.

• Teach Computing courses.


• Teach physically on campus.


• Serve on university committees.


• Research and scholarly activity.


• Stay current in new approaches to instruction, and new developments in the computing field via professional development activities.


• Participates in departmental assessment of student learning outcomes and utilization of resulting data as tools to advance the quality of departmental programs and services.


• Participates in faculty meetings, course scheduling, bulletin copy and other governance of the Department.


• Advising current students and meeting with new students.


• Act with integrity, fairness, and confidentiality in all duties.


• Promote student success.

Supervisory responsibilities

•   Student advising


•   Student research projects

Qualifications

• Doctorate preferred in Computer Science, or a closely related field.


• All but dissertation defense will be considered.


• Will consider also Masters in a Computer Science or closely related field.


• Value scholarship through research publications and presentations


• Proficient in verbal and written English


• Ability to demonstrate inclusivity, civility, and respect for all


• Capable of working closely with other faculty in a team-oriented environment


• Keep current with the best practices of the profession

Must be a Seventh-day Adventist in good and regular standing.

Technical competencies

N/A

Interpersonal interactions

• Understand ethical behavior and business practices and ensure own behavior and the behavior of others are consistent with these standards and align with the values of the organization.


• Be able to build and establish positive working relationships with coworkers, students, and the public.


• Sensitivity to the needs of coworkers, students, and the public, by anticipating, understanding, and responding even when that need is not clearly conveyed.


• Feel comfortable working cooperatively and effectively with other departments on campus as well as immediate coworkers and students to help enhance departmental effectiveness and student learning.

Physical demands

The physical demands are not limited to/but may include; minor lifting of packages, office activities, (such as typing, writing, organizing) as well as copy-machine supplies, class room supplies, etc. Listening, presenting, occasionally walking to and attending meetings across campus, are part of the physical demands of this position.  

Work environment

Normal office, classroom, and committee environment.