Associate Professor

Akatech; Vancouver; On-site; CAD 105,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking institution as an Assistant Professor of Computer Science, where you'll inspire the next generation of tech leaders. This tenure-track role at a vibrant campus in Vancouver offers the opportunity to teach a diverse range of courses, engage in impactful research, and shape curriculum development. With a commitment to student success and academic excellence, you’ll play a crucial role in fostering a collaborative learning environment. If you are passionate about education and technology, this position is your chance to make a significant impact in the field of Computer Science.

Qualifications

• PhD in Computer Science or related field required.
• Strong commitment to teaching and student welfare.

Responsibilities

• Teach CS, IT, and Cybersecurity courses at all levels.
• Maintain an active research program with peer-reviewed publications.
• Supervise capstone projects and internships.

Skills

Teaching

Research

Communication Skills

Collaboration

Education

PhD in Computer Science

Job description

Employment Type: Full-time

Posted: 2025-02-23

Position: Assistant Professor of Computer Science

The Gildart Haase School of Computer Sciences and Engineering (GHSCSE) of Fairleigh Dickinson University (FDU) invites applications for a tenure-track position in Computer Science (CS) at the rank of Assistant Professor at the FDU Vancouver Campus in Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada.

The FDU Vancouver Campus currently offers the B.S. in Information Technology (BSIT), Bachelor of Business Administration, B.A. in Individualized Studies, M.S. in Applied Computer Science (MSACS), Master of Administrative Science, and Master of Hospitality and Tourism Management programs. The MSACS program builds upon the internationally recognized M.S. in Computer Science (MSCS) program of GHSCSE, with more than 40 years of academic excellence, offered at the FDU Metropolitan Campus in New Jersey, U.S.A. FDU is designated as a National Center of Academic Excellence in Cyber Defense by the U.S. National Security Agency and the U.S. Department of Homeland Security.

Responsibilities:

1. Teach CS, IT, and Cybersecurity courses at all levels, including graduate courses such as Software Engineering, Operating Systems, Computer Algorithms, and Systems Programming.
2. Maintain an active research program resulting in peer-reviewed publications.
3. Provide academic advising and participate in student recruitment and retention efforts.
4. Engage in learning outcomes assessment and curriculum and laboratory development.
5. Supervise capstone projects, internships, and student organizations.
6. Accompany students on field trips and to conferences.
7. Seek outside funding and assist in supervising adjunct faculty.
8. Coordinate, promote, and review the BSIT and MSACS programs.
9. Implement GHSCSE’s initiatives and attend open houses and outreach programs.

Required Qualifications:

1. PhD in Computer Science or a closely related field.
2. Strong commitment to excellence in teaching, research, service, and contributions to student welfare.
3. Demonstrated ability to foster student learning in CS, IT, and Cybersecurity regardless of level.
4. Superior oral and written communications skills and ability to work collaboratively.
5. Employment is contingent upon a satisfactory background check. Candidates for hire will be required to sign a waiver authorizing the background check and produce a Social Insurance Number.

Preferred Qualifications:

Hours Worked Posting Date: 11/05/2024

Base pay range: $105K – $120K/yr

Median: $113K /yr