Tenure-Track Faculty in Computer Science

genevacollege; Beaver Falls (Beaver County); On-site; USD 80,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Geneva College in Beaver Falls, PA, invites applications for a tenure-track faculty position in the Department of Computer Science & Cybersecurity beginning January 1, 2027. The department seeks a scholar capable of teaching a range of undergraduate CS courses and contributing to program growth.

The successful candidate will teach, advise students, participate in student recruitment, maintain research activity, and collaborate with colleagues to advance curriculum.

Qualifications

• Master’s Degree in Computer Science or related field from an accredited U.S. college/university or international equivalent.
• Expertise in software development, networking, data science or AI.
• Teaching capability in multiple CS-related areas including programming, algorithms, databases, networking, software engineering, AI.

Responsibilities

• Teach undergraduate CS courses and other related subjects.
• Engage in advising and student recruitment efforts.
• Maintain currency in research or industry to mentor students and contribute to course design.

Skills

Software development

Networking

Data science

Artificial intelligence

Education

Master's Degree in Computer Science

PhD in Computer Science

Job description

Geneva Collegeinvites applications for a tenuretrack faculty position in the Department of Computer Science &Cybersecurity. The position begins Jan 1, 2027 and will remainopen, until filled.

Following is a complete job description with required skills,abilities, education, and experience. Applicants meeting theminimum qualifications should submit the following information forconsideration.

Summary of Responsibilities:

Asuccessfulcandidate will have qualifications andexperienceto teach a variety of undergraduate computerscience courses which could include Survey of Computer Science,Intro and Object-Oriented Programming, Software Engineering,Algorithms and Data Structures, Networking, AI, Data Analytics,Cloud Computing, Mobile Applications, among others.

Essential Responsibilities:

(These essentialresponsibilities are those the individual must be able to performunaided or with the assistance of reasonable accommodation.)

Teach twelve contact hours per semester. Overloads may be necessaryat times.Maintain currency in research and/or industry to bettermentor students in advanced courses or design projects.Adequatelyprepare all course materials and lessons (Note: preparation timewill vary based on instructor experience in teaching thatcourse).Provide each student with clear course expectations,evaluations, and timelines through carefully written topicaloutlines and approved syllabus per faculty establishedguidelines.Provide interesting and relevant assignments forstudents that demonstrate learning outcomes in a real-lifesetting.Suitably challenge, engage, support, and communicate withstudents to encourage their participation and learning whilemaintaining mutual value and respect.Provide timely grades tostudents through college software and upload mid-term and finalgrades by college deadlines.Respond to student questions on atimely basis.Ensure course and program learning outcomes aredelivered as defined by the syllabus.Genuinely love working withcollege students.

Specific Responsibilities:

Candidate must possess the ability torespond quickly to a changing industry landscape and be able toadapt courses to accommodate the most recent developments.Candidatemust be a team player who is committed to the cooperative successof the program.Candidate must engage in academic advising of majorswithin the computer science and cybersecurity department.Candidatemust participate in student recruitment efforts.

Exhibits behavior that is consistent with and supportive of Geneva’s mission, vision, core values, and standards of conduct:Geneva Mission Statement:

Geneva College is aChrist-centered academic community that provides a comprehensiveeducation to equip students for faithful and fruitful service toGod and neighbor.

Vision Statement:

Geneva College will inspire students tointegrate faith in Christ into all aspects of life in the realworld, and to serve faithfully within their callings for Christ andCountry.

Core Values:

Serve with grace.Pursue Godlywisdom.Foster academic strength.Engage culturefaithfully.Inspire vibrant hospitality.Honor oneanother.

Standards of Conduct:

Employees of GenevaCollege will affirm upon hire, and annually thereafter, theirpromise to abide by the College’s Standard of Conduct Policy. Allemployees must conduct their personal affairs so there can be noopportunity for unfavorable reflections upon the Christian beliefsand mission of the College, either expressed or implied. It isexpected that employees will conduct themselves in a mannerconsistent with biblical standards, values, and character. Thesestandards of personal conduct do not apply to family members and/orfriends of the employee.

Job Requirements - Administrative:

General:

Individuals must possess the knowledge,skills, and abilities listed or are able to explain and demonstratethat they can perform the essential responsibilities of the job,with or without reasonable accommodations in order to safelyperform the essential responsibilities of thejob.

Physical:

Must be able to perform the following: talking, hearing, and seeing. Must have sufficientmanual dexterity to be able to operate all office equipmentincluding, but not limited to computers, printers, copiers,scanners, and telephones.

Confidentiality:

Individuals mustrecognize that management of data, including personal information,grades, budgets, programs, and policies is necessary to theoperation of the College. Such information must be kept private andconfidential for the protection of the College and to obey Federaland/or State laws. Should there be doubt as to whether a certainmatter is to be protected, it should be discussed with yoursupervisor before making a disclosure.

Mental:

Must beable to reason, analyze, prioritize, conceptualize, make judgments,and solve problems.

Qualifications:

Minimum:

Education/Certification:

Master’sDegree in Computer Science or a closely related field from anaccredited U.S. college/university or internationalequivalent.

Experience:

Expertise and hands-on skills inat least one of these areas: software development, networking, datascience, artificial intelligence.

Teaching:

Competenceto teach in two or more of the following areas: computerorganization, operating systems, programming, algorithms, databasesystems, networking, software engineering, artificialintelligence.

Christian Commitment:

An eligible candidatemust be a thoughtful and articulate Christian and an active memberof a Protestant evangelical Christian church. Preference will begiven to the candidate who supports and has an articulateunderstanding of the Reformed faith. An eligible candidate mustunderstand and support the College’s “Foundational Concepts ofChristian Education” by expressing an evangelical Christianprofession of faith and demonstrate the ability to integrate aChristian perspective in theirwork.

Preferred:

Education/Certification:

PhDin Computer Science or a closely related field from an accreditedU.S. college/university or international equivalent.

Experience:Previous full-time successful highereducation teaching experience preferred. Relevant industryexperience preferred. Experience guiding individual studentresearch opportunities. Academic or industry leadershipexperience.

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