Assistant Lecturer of Computer Science

Ball State University

Muncie, IN

ID: 7202877 (Ref.No. BSU40976)
Posted: December 22, 2023
Application Deadline: Open Until Filled

Job Description

The department of Computer Science at Ball State University is seeking full-time contract lecturers who are qualified to teach face-to-face or online courses in one or more of the following areas: general computer science, cybersecurity and secure software design, web and mobile app development, data analytics and machine learning, or game design and development.

The Department of Computer Science is seeking to hire TWO non-tenure line full time professors to enhance the educational experience of our students. Our department is growing rapidly, with the launch of five new concentrations: Cybersecurity and Secure Software Design, Web & Mobile App Development, Game Design and Development, Data Analytics & Machine Learning, and General Computer Science. Additionally, we recently launched our online Masters of Computer Science, and are seeing rapid growth in enrollment.

The successful candidate for this position will contribute to the educational growth of our students in one of these areas. Applications are welcome in area ranging from introductory computer science, cybersecurity, and web development, as well as advanced specialty topics in each concentration area.

Job Function:

Minimum Experience:

Master’s Degree in computer science, cybersecurity, data science, data analytics, or related field from an accredited university by date of appointment; effective written and oral communication skills; evidence of potential for excellence in pedagogical innovation.

In the case where a candidate does not meet the degree requirements described above, the Department of Computer Science considers the following to be appropriate credentials to be qualified to teach courses in Computer Science: (1) A high-quality portfolio/resume/vita demonstrating the knowledge, skills, and dispositions appropriate to the assigned courses, and, (2) either (a) significant professional experience related to the subject matter being taught (5 or more years) with a record of research, scholarship, creative activity, relevant certifications, or achievement in industry appropriate to the assigned undergraduate courses, or (b) significant instructional experience teaching the subject matter at another accredited university (5 or more years) demonstrating a commitment to educational achievement and improvement through ongoing assessment of student learning appropriate to the assigned undergraduate courses.

Preferred Experience:

Experience teaching computer science at the university level is preferred, but not required.

At Ball State University, we recognize inclusive excellence as an integral endeavor to fulfill our University’s mission and our strategic plan. We recruit, support, and retain a diverse population of students, faculty, and staff. We encourage and reward diversity of thought. We promote a work environment that encourages and rewards innovation and creativity. We pledge to keep Inclusive Excellence at the highest level of institutional importance and as a foundation in all that we strive to do. Our over-arching goal for Inclusive Excellence is to adopt a university-wide Inclusive Excellence approach to academic, administrative support, and service functions of the university. We believe Inclusive Excellence must be infused in every step we take.

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