Assoc. Professor - Computer Science jobs in Kansas City, KS

The Department of Mathematics and Physics in the College of Arts and Sciences at Pittsburg State University invites applications for a tenure-earning position in Computer Science.

Duties and Responsibilities

Teaching responsibilities will include undergraduate courses in Computer Science.

Additional expectations include advising students, active involvement in professional organizations, service to the university, college and community, and commitment to student success.

Other service duties may include advising student organizations, participating in recruitment and retention efforts, and providing support to other institutional efforts.

Education and Experience

Required Education and Experience – Time of Hire:

• PhD in Computer Science or a closely related field from an accredited institution of higher learning (ABD or MS with additional coursework/certificates/experience considered). 
• Candidates should have a strong commitment to teaching along with the ability and desire to develop a scholarly research program commensurate with the expectations of the department.
• Additionally, applicants should have a willingness to develop courses as needed for the newly established Computer Science curriculum.

Preferred Education and Experience:

• Evidence of and commitment to undergraduate teaching and advising.

Job Type:  Unclassified, Faculty, Tenure Earning

Screening Services (Background Checks):  Your employment with Pittsburg State University is contingent on satisfactory criminal background and sex offender check.

Position Start Date:  August 12, 2024

Application Documents Required*:

• Letter of application
• Curriculum Vitae
• Unofficial transcript
• Research statement
• Teaching statement
• Evaluations of Teaching (if available)
• Names and contact information of three references
• Please address this question in your letter of application: “Will you now or in the future require employer sponsorship to acquire or maintain U.S. work authorization?”

*Consolidate documents into a maximum of 2 to upload

First Consideration Date:  November 5, 2023; position will remain open until filled

Position is eligible for Visa Sponsorship.

Search Committee Chair:  Dr. Tim Flood, Chair of Search Committee (tflood@pittstate.edu or 620-235-4401)

PSU will only accept applications submitted through this process.

Pittsburg State University is an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action employer. We are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.  

The College of Arts and Sciences

In keeping with the university's mission emphasizing transformational experiences for students and the broader community, members of the College of Arts and Sciences are actively engaged in teaching, scholarly and creative endeavors and service, with excellence in teaching students being our number one priority.

The College of Arts and Sciences is noted for its size and diversity of offerings. It is comprised of 11 departments and one school offering more than 50 undergraduate and graduate degree programs as well as a number of affiliations across colleges. Our college accounts for the majority of course offerings in the university’s general education package as well as the largest number of student majors among the four university colleges.

For more information, see the College of Arts and Sciences web page at: www.pittstate.edu/artsci/index.html

Additional Information:

Pittsburg State University is an accredited, comprehensive, state-supported institution in southeastern Kansas, enrolling approximately 6,000 students annually. The institution has Colleges in the fields of Arts and Sciences, Business, Education, and Technology. For more information, see: http://www.pittstate.edu.

Pittsburg, with a population of approximately 19,000 residents, is located in southeast Kansas, about thirty miles from Joplin, Missouri, which has a metropolitan area population of about 60,000 residents. Kansas City is located 120 miles north; Tulsa, Oklahoma is 125 miles southwest; Wichita is 160 miles west; and Springfield, Missouri is 95 miles east. Air Travel is through Joplin Regional Airport, NW Arkansas Regional Airport, or Springfield Airport. For more information, see: http://www.pittks.org.