Assistant/Associate Professor of Computer Science & Information Technology

Trine University - Fort Wayne; Angola (IN); On-site; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Life Insurance – employer-paid policy

Financial Insurance – Long Term Disability

Paid vacation and sick leave

Retirement plan with employer contribution

Education benefits for employee's family

Job summary

Trine University is seeking a full-time Assistant/Associate Professor in Computer Science and Information Technology starting Fall 2024. The ideal candidate will demonstrate passion for teaching and a strong IT background, engaging students through industry-standard certifications and participation in student activities.

Qualifications

• Must have a B.S. and minimum of M.S. in related fields.
• Experience or knowledge of AR/VR and game design preferred.

Responsibilities

• Deliver instruction in information technology areas and mentor students.
• Help students earn industry-standard certifications like A+ and Network+.
• Contribute to the computer science society.

Skills

Teaching

IT Support

Systems Administration

Network Administration

PowerShell

Education

B.S. degree in Computer Science, Information Technology or related field

M.S. degree in a relevant technical field

Job description

Assistant/Associate Professor - Computer Science & Information Technology

Full-time

Summary

The Allen School of Engineering & Computing at Trine University invites applications for a faculty position in the Rick L. and Vicki L. James Department of Computer Science and Information Technology beginning Fall 2024.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

The faculty member must be committed to delivering instruction in information technology areas, including hardware, IT support and services, operating systems, information systems, PowerShell, network and systems administration with passion, vision, and enthusiasm for teaching. The ideal candidate will help students earn industry-standard certifications such as A+ and Network+. They will also contribute to our computer science society by coaching and developing student activities and mentoring students.

Competitive candidates will demonstrate potential for excellence in classroom teaching and possess strong IT skills, with a desire to learn or knowledge of AR/VR, game design, and pedagogy.

Education and/or Experience

Applicants must have at least a B.S. degree in a field related to computer science, data science, information technology, software engineering, network administration, web development, or a closely related field, or valid work experience in these areas, and a minimum of an M.S. degree in a relevant technical or computing education field.

Trine University offers a comprehensive benefits package, including:

• Life Insurance – voluntary options and an employer-paid employee life policy valued at 1.5 times annual salary
• Financial Insurance – employer-paid Long Term Disability and voluntary Short-Term Disability, Accident, Hospital Indemnity, and Critical Illness options
• Paid vacation and sick leave
• Retirement – after one year of full-time service, eligible for an employer contribution of 5% and up to an additional 5% employer match
• Education – after 6 months of full-time service, undergraduate education benefits for employee, spouse, and dependent children

Rank and salary will be based on qualifications.

Review of applications will begin immediately and continue until the position is filled.

Trine University is an equal opportunity employer. Applications are considered without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, disability, national origin, genetic information, citizenship status, military status, or any other basis prohibited by law. The university complies with legal obligations to provide reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities and for religious beliefs.