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rAssistant Professor of Computer Science

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rCategory: rrFaculty

rDepartment: COMPUTER SCIENCES

rLocations: Macomb, IL

rPosted: Dec 13, 2023

rCloses: Open Until Filledr

rType: FT - Continuous

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About Western Illinois University:

Recognized as a \"Best Midwestern College\" by the Princeton Review. Western Illinois University, accredited by the Higher Learning Commission, serves nearly 7,600 students at its traditional, residential four-year campus in Macomb, IL and its metropolitan, non-residential branch campus in Moline, IL.

Job Description:

APPOINTMENT: August 15, 2024

RESPONSIBILITIES: For appointment as Assistant Professor, the successful candidate will assume a range of responsibilities including (but not limited to): teaching courses in their area of expertise plus additional Computer Science, Cybersecurity, or Information Systems courses. The position is expected to demonstrate effective communication and interpersonal skills with students and serve on School of Computer Science, college, and/or university committees.

RANK & SALARY: Assistant Professor, 9-month, full-time tenure track appointment. Salary will be commensurate with experience. Western Illinois University offers a competitive benefits package including domestic partner benefits. For full benefit information visit: http://www.wiu.edu/vpas/human_resources/benefits/.

Requirements:

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• A Ph.D. in Computer Science or closely related field. (Although preference is given to candidates with a completed Ph.D. by the appointment start date, ABDs in Computer Science will be considered. ABDs who have not completed the Ph.D. within one year from their start date will receive a terminal contract.)

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• Willingness and ability to teach undergraduate and graduate courses in computer science;
• Background in database, big data, and/or cybersecurity as documented by teaching experience, graduate field courses, and/or research;
• Demonstrated willingness to develop and deliver innovative courses.

For a degree to be considered, it must be conferred from a regionally accredited degree-granting institution of higher education (or equivalent from an international accrediting body). Unless otherwise stated, the degree must be conferred at the time of appointment.

Additional Information:

THE DEPARTMENT: The School of Computer Sciences offers a B.S. and a M.S. in Computer Science, a B.S in Cybersecurity, and a B.S. in Information Systems. The faculty of 20 members serves approximately 200 undergraduate majors and 300 graduate majors. For additional information about the School, please see: http://www.wiu.edu/computersciences

THE UNIVERSITY:

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Since 1899, Western Illinois University has provided outstanding educational opportunities to individuals in west central Illinois and well beyond our region and state. WIU\'s traditional residential campus in Macomb, Illinois, is the educational, cultural and athletic center of the region, while the WIU-Quad Cities non-residential branch campus in Moline, Illinois, is the only public university in the immediate Quad Cities region.

WIU-Macomb, IL:

Western\'s traditional, residential main campus offers a comprehensive slate of undergraduate and graduate programs, i cluding a doctorate in education, and post-baccalaureate certificates. A diverse community in west central Illinois, Macomb features a unique blend of agriculture, industry, service, retail, education, and culture. Macomb serves as the county seat, with connections across the state with Amtrak providing twice-daily service from Macomb to Chicago (and point in-between). Macomb is located approximately 75 miles from the Quad Cities International Airport (Moline, IL) and 70 miles from the Greater Peoria Regional Airport (Peoria, IL).

WIU-Quad Cities:

Located on the banks of the Mississippi River in Moline, Illinois, the WIU-Quad Cities campus is the only public four-year regional university that serves the Quad Cities region. Designed as a metropolitan commuter campus, WIU-Quad Cities offers select undergraduate, graduate, and doctoral programs. Moline is located just 80 miles north of the Macomb campus and is centered within a diverse, bi-state community of 383,000 that offers a broad range of cultural, social, and entertainment amenities and experiences, as well as varied businesses and indust