Working Title: Assistant Professor: Computer Science-Information Technology Program (Two Positions)

State Role Title: N/A

Position Type: Instructional / Teaching Faculty

Position Status: Full-Time

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 position? No

Is this a grant-funded position? No

Is this a Conflict of Interest designated position? No

Beginning Review Date: 11/30/2024

About JMU:

Mission
We are a community committed to preparing students to be educated and enlightened citizens who lead productive and meaningful lives.

Vision
To be the national model for the engaged university: engaged with ideas and the world.

Who We Are
Located in the heart of Virginia’s beautiful Shenandoah Valley, the city of Harrisonburg is approximately 120 miles from Washington, D.C. and Richmond, VA. With a population of just over 53,000, 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 20,000 undergraduate and 1,900 graduate students, with over 1,000 full-time instructional faculty.

JMU offers thriving programs in the liberal arts, science and technology, and professional disciplines at the undergraduate, master’s 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 tenure-track 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 http://www.jmu.edu/cs/ and more information about the Information Technology (IT) major can be found at http://www.jmu.edu/it/.

The B.Sc. 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 full-time 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 Cyber-Security. 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 foundation-level 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., D.Sc., etc.) in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Information Technology or a closely related field at the time of employment is required for tenure-track appointments. A Master’s 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 undergraduate-oriented 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

JMU’s Dual Career and Community Resources Program is available for candidates that will be relocating to the area. For more information, please visit https://bit.ly/2OTF1NG.

Conditions of Employment:  

Employment is contingent upon the successful completion of a criminal background check.

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EEO Statement:

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We promote access, inclusion and diversity for all students, faculty, staff, constituents and programs, believing that these qualities are foundational components of an outstanding education in keeping with our mission. The university is interested in candidates whose experience and qualifications support an ongoing commitment to this core quality.

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