Assistant Professor of Computer Science

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JOB DESCRIPTION AND POSITION REQUIREMENTS: Penn State Harrisburg’s School of Science, Engineering, and Technology (SSET) is accepting applications for three tenure-track Assistant Professors in Computer Science to start on August 2023.The School offers a Bachelor of Science and a Master of Science in Computer Science, in addition to several other undergraduates and graduate degrees in Engineering, Science, and Engineering Technology. SSET launched its first interdisciplinary Ph.D. program in engineering in the fall of 2022. Job Responsibilities: Faculty members of SSET are expected to pursue and sustain scholarly research and publication; recruit and advise students; supervise graduate students and contribute to the department, college, university, and profession through academic and professional service. Faculty are also expected to actively promote and advance the school’s steadfast commitment to students, academic service, and diversity and inclusion. Education: A Ph.D. degree in Computer Science or a closely related field by the time of appointment is required. The assistant professor should possess a terminal degree or its equivalent in organized research or professional practice; must have demonstrated ability as a teacher or research worker; and must have shown definite evidence of growth in scholarly, artistic, or professional achievement. Candidates with teaching experience and research interests in compilers, principles of programming languages, or data science will be given priority. Individuals with other areas of research interest may also be considered. How to Apply: Candidates should apply for the position of Assistant Professor of Computer Science, at Penn State Harrisburg by visiting hr.psu.edu/careers. Applicants should submit a cover letter, current curriculum vitae, a list of three professional references, copies of transcripts, as well as a personal statement of research and teaching objectives. 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