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This position is based in the following office location:

The opportunity

As an Assistant Professor of Computer Science, you will have the primary responsibilities of teaching undergraduate computer science courses, mentoring students, and developing curriculum for all programs. We have two openings for this position. One is set to start at the beginning of the Spring 2025 semester and the other opening is scheduled to begin at the start of the Fall 2025 semester. You will report to our Dean of the School of Engineering, Technology, and Aeronautics (SETA) and contribute vision, energy, and leadership, while being eager to help further curriculum development at an institution where one person can truly make a difference. Our curricula emphasize the integration of theory and practice, and we look for you to bring your applied background in the field to enhance the experiences in our classrooms.

You will need a Ph.D. in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, or allied field and expertise in the following areas: machine learning, software engineering and processes, cyber security, computer architecture and operating systems. Industrial research or post-doctorate fellowship experience is desired. We are looking for colleagues who are committed to undergraduate computing education and value hands-on project-based learning. The department offers A.S. and B.S. degrees in Computer Science and B.S. degree in Information Technology and is planning to expand to offer a master's program. Faculty members are encouraged to be involved in multiple interdisciplinary projects across the campus.

What you'll do:

• Prepare, and teach school approved Computer Science courses following SNHU course descriptions and class schedules
• Contribute to shared governance by participating in department and School committees and assisting in the formulation of policy on educational programs
• Participate in the departmental efforts for curriculum development, program reviews and accreditation under the supervision of the department chair
• Collaborate with the faculty/staff in departmental and school level projects
• Develop and attend professional improvement activities to maintain contact with one's academic discipline, including teaching/learning processes and development of knowledge in one's field of specialization
• Engineer new instructional materials, techniques, course offerings or major revisions of the same
• Participate in student career development and related advising or mentoring activities, special retention programs, and School outreach events and projects
• Attend occasional evening and weekend SETA, Admission, and University-wide events
• Attend school mandated trainings, professional development activities and meetings
• Attendance, punctuality, reliability, and presence are essential functions of this role.
• Other responsibilities or activities may be assigned at any time with or without notice.

What we're looking for:

• Ph.D. in computer science, computer engineering or in an allied field
• Teaching experience in Higher Education or industrial experience in the related technical fields is preferred.

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Compensation

Exceptional benefits (because you're exceptional)

You're the whole package. Your benefits should be, too. As a full-time employee at SNHU, you'll get:

• High-quality, low-deductible medical insurance

• Low to no-cost dental and vision plans

• Paid time off (plus almost a dozen paid holidays)

• Employer-funded retirement

• Free tuition program

• Parental leave

• Mental health and wellbeing resources