Assistant Professor of Computer Science & Information Systems

Job Title:

Assistant Professor of Computer Science & Information Systems

Full or Part Time:

Full time

Hours:

40

Exempt:

Yes

Supervisory Org:

Computer Science and Information Systems (PM)

Job Description:

JOB SUMMARY:

The Department of Computer Science and Information Systems (CSIS) at Saginaw Valley State University invites a diverse pool of applicants for a tenure track Assistant Professor position to begin Fall 2027.  The successful candidate will teach a variety of courses for the various programs housed in the department, including the Computer Science, Computer Information Systems, and Computer Engineering majors, as well as in the Master of Science in CSIS program.  Participation in departmental, college, and university service is expected.

Faculty in the Department of CSIS are actively engaged, both in and out of the classroom, in preparing students for rapidly evolving high-demand careers.  They regularly publish in prestigious journals and present at conferences such as IEEE and ACM.  CSIS faculty also advise student organizations involved in a range of activities, including ACM, Google IgniteCS, Hour of Code, and Girls Who Code.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

• Ph.D. in Computer Science, Computer Information Systems, or a related field or ABD status with a scheduled dissertation defense date.
• Experience and ability to positively interact with all members of the campus community
• Ability to perform the essential duties of the position with or without accommodations.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• Preference will be given to applicants who demonstrate knowledge and experience in areas such as advanced Java and Python programming, software engineering, operating systems, assembly language, computer organization, and mobile app development. 
• Strong programming skills and experience with undergraduate teaching are highly desirable. 
• Experience in cybersecurity and/or system administration will be a plus.

WORKING CONDITIONS:

• Duties are generally performed inside and not exposed to adverse conditions.
• All work associated with this role must be performed within the state of Michigan.

The above reflects the general details considered necessary to describe the essential functions of the job. It shall not be construed as an exhaustive statement of duties, responsibilities, or requirements that may be inherent in the job.  It is not intended to limit or in any way modify the right of any supervisor to assign, direct, and control the work of employees under his/her supervision.  The use of a particular expression or illustration describing duties shall not be held to exclude other duties not mentioned that are of a similar kind or level of difficulty.

About SVSU:

Saginaw Valley State University is a comprehensive university with more than 100 programs of study for its roughly 7,000 students. Located on a suburban campus in Michigan’s Great Lakes Bay Region, SVSU is committed to a supportive and empowering environment for students, faculty and staff. SVSU has been named a “Great College to Work For” on nine separate occasions.

SVSU emphasizes undergraduate teaching and learning, and community-based research. SVSU has twice earned the Community Engagement classification from the Carnegie Foundation for the Advancement of Teaching, a distinction achieved by only 7 percent of U.S. colleges and universities. By their senior year, 84 percent of students have engaged with community employers and agencies in internships, field placements or some other component of their academic preparation.

SVSU is establishing itself as a leader in STEAM education for the Great Lakes Bay Region, partnering with businesses, foundations and school districts to improve students’ performance in math, science and the arts at the middle school, high school and university levels.  SVSU is constructing the first university research facility on Lake Huron to improve public health and the economy in the Saginaw Bay watershed.
 
More than 70 percent of SVSU freshmen live on campus in student housing that is rated No. 2 among all public universities in the U.S. SVSU fields 21 varsity sports at the NCAA Division II level. The average class size is 23 students. For more information, please visit our website, http://www.svsu.edu.