Overview
School of Arts & Sciences Computer Science Faculty Member – Fall 2024
9-months, exempt | Main Campus
The School of Arts & Sciences at Oakland City University, a Christian faith-based liberal arts institution, is searching for a full-time Lecturer/Assistant Professor in Computer Science for Fall 2024. This teaching position includes key responsibilities in instruction, advisement, assessment, and evaluation. The faculty member will also work closely with the Arts & Sciences Dean and Business Dean along with other relevant staff to design and develop the computer science program to keep the curriculum current.
We strongly encourage applications from candidates who will honor our university’s commitment to recruiting a highly qualified and diverse faculty invested in the mission of preparing students for positive leadership.
Qualifications
Required:
- Minimum of 18 graduate hours in the computer science; or a Master’s degree in Computer Science or a closely related field.
- Evidence of effective teaching with technology integration to promote an active, engaging learning environment, with the ability to teach a variety of Computer Science courses and to promote internships in building partnerships with business and industry.
Preferred:
- Ph.D. in Computer Science or a doctoral degree in a closely related subject.
- Master’s degree in Computer Science with a doctorate in another field such as business or education.
- Minimum of three years experience in a computer science related field or higher education experience.
Essential Functions
- Support teaching 12 credit hours per semester across a variety of computer science courses.
- Advise students majoring in Computer Science.
- Coordinate course development and assess student learning outcomes that are tied to program learning outcomes.
- Promote professional and community service.
- Participate in research towards advancing the subject knowledge and in faculty meetings.
- Maintain awareness of emerging trends in the content field.
- Participate in faculty professional development and other school and university initiatives including accreditation reports.
- Promote professional and ethical conduct that enhances teaching and learning and the general reputation of the University.
- Perform other duties as assigned by the School of Arts & Sciences Dean.
To apply, please submit a cover letter, resume, and a list of at least three references electronically to [email protected]. Resume and supporting materials can also be submitted by mail to Oakland City University C/O Human Resources 138 N. Lucretia Street Oakland City, IN 47660.
Review of applications will begin immediately and will be held in confidence.
Oakland City University is a Christian university which offers high quality, career-focused degree programs in a Christ-centered, campus secure environment. Our Christ-centered values and relationships create a supportive environment which encourages students to live a life of Christian service in their chosen careers. Our talented faculty equip our students with the knowledge and expertise they need to lead healthy, productive lives and successful, fulfilling careers. Founded by the General Association of General Baptists in 1885, U.S. News and World Report has recognized Oakland City University as a National University and #7 in the nation for Social Mobility.
Oakland City University is committed to the achievement of equal opportunity within OCU. In this regard, OCU will recruit, hire, promote, educate, and provide services to persons based upon their individual qualifications. OCU prohibits discrimination based on arbitrary considerations of characteristics such as age, color, disability, ethnicity, gender, marital status, national origin, race, or veteran status.
As a religious educational institution, Oakland City University is permitted under the exemptions set forth in Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 and the First Amendment to the U.S. Constitution to prefer employees on the basis of religion.