Overview

The Curry College School of Business & Computer Science invites applications for a full-time Assistant Professor of Computer Science position beginning Fall 2024. The School of Business & Computer Science is committed to leveraging synergies between business areas and cutting-edge technology to develop distinctive new programs. The School of Business & Computer Science has a dynamic and highly engaged team of faculty and staff, all of whom are dedicated to the professional success of our students.

Essential duties include teaching a variety of undergraduate and master’s courses in computer science and/or cybersecurity, advising students, participating in CS curriculum development including ABET accreditation, as well as engaging in ongoing scholarship, professional activity, and service. The candidate must demonstrate sensitivity to and understand students from diverse backgrounds with a wide range of abilities.

Employment in this position is contingent upon the successful completion of all required pre-employment background checks and final budgetary approval. Curry College is an equal-opportunity employer that encourages diversity in the workplace.

Requirements:

  • The successful candidate will:
  • have a Ph.D. in Computer Science or a closely related field from an accredited institution. ABD will be considered with a completion date before August 31, 2024. While strong candidates of all specialties will be considered, primary consideration will be given to those with specialties in cyber security (hardware security, offensive security, enterprise/cloud security, security management), machine learning/artificial intelligence, computer vision or HCL;
  • be committed to excellence in teaching and research, with a passion for engaging with students, colleagues, and the business community;
  • demonstrate a commitment to developing and delivering cutting-edge, experiential curricula which prepare students for careers in computer science, cybersecurity, cyber intelligence, and other computer science related fields;
  • demonstrate the ability to engage in meaningful, high-quality research that shows synergies with the courses they teach as well as with the School of Business & Computer Science’s mission; and
  • be committed to experiential education and be able to apply experiential learning techniques in all courses taught, including developing collaborative relationships with external communities for experiential learning focused class projects, research projects, and other curricular activities.

Additional Information:

Committed to attracting and retaining a diverse staff, Curry College will honor your experiences, perspectives and unique identity. Together, our community strives to create and maintain working and learning environments that are inclusive, equitable and welcoming.

At the College’s discretion, the education and experience prerequisites may be excepted where the candidate can demonstrate, to the satisfaction of the College, an equivalent combination of education and experience specifically preparing the candidate for success in the position.

Employment in this position is contingent upon the successful completion of all required pre-employment background checks.

Inquiries about the application of Title IX can be directed to the College’s Title IX Coordinator, Elizabeth Canning at [email protected], (617) 979-3516, or King Academic Administration Building, 55 Atherton St, or US Department of Education, Office of Civil Rights (“OCR”) – Boston Office, 5 Post Office Square, 8th Floor, Boston, MA 02109-3921, (617) 289-0111.

Application Instructions:

Please apply online. Interested applicants must submit the following:

  • a curriculum vitae;
  • cover letter;
  • a statement of teaching philosophy;
  • a statement of contributions to diversity (statement addressing past and/or potential contributions to diversity through teaching, research, professional activity and/or service);
  • teaching evaluations for courses taught;
  • a copy of unofficial transcripts (official transcripts will be required upon acceptance of an offer of employment);
  • and a list of three – five professional references, one of whom must be a former or current supervisor (e.g., Chair, Dean, Dissertation Chair), including complete contact information and professional titles (References will not be contacted without first alerting the candidates).
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