Computer Information Science, Professor/Associate/AssistantProfessor (AA25031)
Division: Academic Affairs
Department: Science, Engineering & Tech., Collegeof
Unit: Computer Information Science209, IFO
Location: Mankato
FLSA: Exempt
Employment Condition: Probationary
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Posting Details:
APPLICATION DEADLINE:Review of applications willbegin on March 6, 2024 and continue until the position has beenfilled.
POSITION: Tenure Track (Probationary*)
Salary Minimum:
Salary Maximum:
Salary Type: Depends on qualifications
Bargaining Unit/Plan: 209, IFO
Job Description:
This position primarily supports the undergraduate project-basedComputer Science (CS) program. After completing two years of corestudies either at Minnesota State Univesity, Mankato or anotherinstitution, students compete for a position in our upper-divisionCS program. During each of the four semesters in the upper-divisionprogram, students “learn computer science by doing computerscience.” The real-world, full-scale projects that supply the maincurriculum for the program are provided by industry partners andacademic researchers from around the world. The curriculum combinestechnical training with the professional skills developmentnecessary to succeed in a computing career. Responsibilities inthis position include but are not limited to coaching andsupporting students' upper-division CS project work; teaching coreand elective upper-division CS topics courses using active learningpedagogies; teaching lower-division core computing courses;advising undergraduate students; engaging in research/scholarlyactivities, including seeking funding individually orcollaboratively; supporting student growth and educationalexperiences; continuing professional preparation; participating inservice work for the program, department, University, and broadercommunity.Candidates must demonstrate motivation and experience insupport of developing and successfully applying project- andwork-based pedagogy in a higher education context.The successfulcandidate will engage with industry and academic partners to bringin and execute the CS projects that drive the upper-divisionprogram; participate in additional curriculum design, instruction,and evaluation; conduct research productively and mentor studentsin research; help create innovative strategies for studentrecruitment, retention, and program completion; and help developexternal funding from industry and/or government sources.
- A typical faculty workload responsibility may include up totwenty four (24) credits of instruction per academic year.
- The successful candidate may need to teach in other areas asassigned and qualified.
- May be expected to develop and deliver face-to-face, hybrid,and on-line instruction at the Mankato campus, online, and/or atthe university's additional locations, as assigned.
- The successful candidate will collaborate with colleagues incurriculum design, instruction and evaluation, conduct researchproductively and mentor students in research, help createinnovative strategies for student recruitment, retention, andcompletion, and develop external funding.
- All faculty members are expected to engage in scholarly orcreative activity or research, in continuing preparation and study,in contributing to student growth and development, and in providingservice to the university and community (See Article 22 andAppendix G of the IFO Master Agreement).
- This position will advise undergraduate majors.
Required Qualifications:
- Doctoral degree in computer science or closely related fieldconferred on an official transcript at the date ofappointment.
- Demonstrated ability to serve a diverse population and apply anequity lens to this position including social justice and/oranti-racism.
Preferred Qualifications:
- Demonstrated commitment to fostering a diverse working andlearning environment.
- Experience teaching and fostering learning success amongdiverse student populations including first-generation students,second-language learners, international students, and other studentpopulations that are under-represented in the STEM fields.
- Demonstrated understanding of, ability to support, and/orexperience with using project-based learning pedagogical methodsacross the breadth of computer science, including teaching,advising, and/or mentoring students in such programs.
- Demonstrated understanding of and ability to supportdevelopment of industry and academic partner relationships,particularly in garnering and supporting the execution of projectsthat serve as the curricular basis of the upper division CSprogram.
- Demonstrated ability to teach the following courses, along withadditional courses depending on the department’s needs. Ability toteach upper-division undergraduate topics across the breadth ofcomputer science, but especially courses in the theory ofcomputing, human computer interaction, programming and datastructures, and networking.
- Demonstrated effective written, oral communication, andpresentation skills, particularly in working with students, staff,and faculty.
- Experience in industry, military, post-doctoral research,and/or formal and informal educational settings.
- Demonstrated success or strong potential for productivity inresearch, grant writing, creative activity and scholarship.
Other Requirements:
Work safely at all times, which includes but is not limited to,participating and completing all required safety trainings, as wellas performing all job tasks in accordance with Minnesota StateUniversity, Mankato policies and procedures utilizing appropriatetools, equipment and personal protective equipment.
About:
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION:The Department of ComputerInformation Science is comprised of 15 full-time faculty membersactively engaged in teaching, research, and service. The departmentoffers undergraduate majors in Computer Science, ManagementInformation Systems, Computer Information Technology, and HealthInformatics; master’s degrees in Information Technology,Information Security & Risk Management, Health Informatics andAnalytics, and Data Science; and minors and certificates forstudents with varying interests and backgrounds.Applications fromqualified candidates who are currently in or have served in thepast in industrial positions are welcomed. Appropriate weightingwill be given to all candidates for demonstrated success inteaching and research in industrial settings.
University Demographics Minnesota StateUniversity, Mankato is a member of the Minnesota State system.Minnesota State has established a strategic vision, Equity 2030,which aims to close the educational equity gaps across race andethnicity, socioeconomic status, ability, and geographic locationby the end of the decade at every Minnesota State college anduniversity and to provide an opportunity for all Minnesotans tocreate a better future for themselves, for their families, and fortheir communities. The focus of the work includes:· Enhancingaccess and student success.· Providing Minnesota with the talent itneeds.· Anchoring the communities and regions we serve.Equity 2030seeks to bridge efforts occurring within divisions andinstitutions, creating an intentional statewide culture ofequity-minded collaboration and resulting in equitable practiceembedded throughout our institutions. The full Equity 2030 plan islinked here. https://www.minnstate.edu/Equity2030/index.htmlMinnesota State University, Mankato has identified five broadthemes as our basis for discussion in developing our nextcomprehensive strategic plan. The themes are Serving Students andManaging Enrollment, Focusing our Resources, Offering anExceptional Student Experience, Caring for Health and Well-Being,and Ensuring a Welcoming, Equitable, and Inclusive University. Weseek to attract teacher-scholars who will be culturally andacademically diverse faculty members, and staff with a demonstratedcommitment to creating an inclusive learning and workingenvironment. Minnesota State University, Mankato, isstudent-centered and focuses on applied research that expandsknowledge; improves learning; and serves the region, state, andnation.Founded as a Normal School in 1868, Minnesota StateUniversity, Mankato is now the second largest university inMinnesota with a tradition of combining big-ideas with real-worldthinking to find solutions for pressing problems in the state,region, and global society. Mankato, Minnesota, is a community ofnearly 44,500 people, about 85 miles southwest of the twin citiesof Minneapolis and St. Paul. The University acknowledges the landand the tribal nations upon this land whose work is beingaccomplished. We acknowledge that we are on Dakota land. We alsotake the opportunity to recognize that we live, work, and learn inthe homeland of the Dakota people, whose language frames ourname—Minnesota State University, Mankato.
Serving approximately 17,900 students annually, the University isan applied research institution, with more than 200 academicprograms, from bachelor’s through doctoral degrees. The Universityis a diverse and global campus with 18% students of color and 1,175+ international students from 95 countries, cutting-edgeinformation technology solutions and extensive partnerships. With1,600 faculty and staff, including 700 teaching faculty. TheUniversity has additional locations and a growing number of on-lineprograms to accelerate educational access and opportunity. Theselocations include partnerships in northern Minnesota’s the ironrange region. Fast facts about the university can be found here:https://mankato.mnsu.edu/about-the-university/fast-facts/APPLICATION PROCEDURES:To apply for this position,please continue the process via this website: https://minnesotastate.peopleadmin.com/A complete online application will include the followingattachments. Incomplete applications will not be reviewed by thesearch committee.
- Cover Letter
- Non-Photo Resume/Curriculum Vitae
- Contact Information for three (3) references
- Unofficial Transcript(s) of your highest completed degree
- A brief (no more than one-page) diversity statement definingdiversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) and describing your viewsand actions toward advancing DEI including dimensions of socialjustice and racial equity related to race, gender, ability andculture. How would your views and prior actions regardingdiversity, equity and inclusion align with Minnesota StateUniversity, Mankato’s goals?
- A one (1) page statement of your research/scholarlyinterests
- A written statement (no more than two pages) of your teachingphilosophy (including your experience of familiarity with the useof project-based learning and/or learning outside of thetraditional classroom)
- Teaching evaluations or other record of successfulteaching
CONTACT INFORMATION:
Jonathan Hardwick
Computer Information Science Department
Phone: 507-389-5998
TTY: 800-627-3529 or 711
Email:jonathan.hardwick@mnsu.edu
*Employment for this position is covered by the collectivebargaining agreement for the Inter Faculty Organization which canbe found at: https://admin.mnsu.edu/human-resources/our-benefits/bargaining-units-and-personnel-plans/.
NOTICE: In accordance with the Minnesota State Vehicle Fleet SafetyProgram, employees driving on college/university business who use arental or state vehicle shall be required to conform to MN State’svehicle use criteria and consent to a Motor Vehicle Recordscheck.
The Minnesota State University, Mankato Annual Security and FireSafety Report is available for your review. This report is requiredby federal law and contains policy statements and crime statisticsfor the University. The policy statements address the school’spolicies, procedures and programs concerning safety and security.Three years’ worth of statistics are included for certain types ofcrimes that were reported to have occurred on-campus, or in otherUniversity affiliated locations. This report is available onlineat: http://www.mnsu.edu/safety/ Youmay also request a paper copy from University Security at507-389-2111, or by emailing security@mnsu.edu
Benefits Info:
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Posting Number: M399M
Re-posting:
Number of Vacancies: 1
Desired Start Date: 08/19/2024
Position End Date (if temporary):
Open Date: 02/14/2024
Close Date:
Open Until Filled: Yes
Special Instructions Summary:
To apply, visit https://minnesotastate.peopleadmin.com/postings/2631
Minnesota State University, Mankato has a long-standingcommitment to diversity and is actively seeking to nurture andenrich its underrepresented communities. Women, minorities,veterans and individuals with disabilities are encouraged to apply.In accordance with USCIS regulations, successful applicants must belegally able to accept work in the United States. Requests forreasonable accommodation of a disability during the applicationand/or interview process should be made to the Office of HumanResources, 507-389-2015 (V), 800-627-3529 or 711 (MRS/TTY). ThisVacancy Notice is available in alternative format upon request.Minnesota State University, Mankato is an affirmative action/equalopportunity University and is a member of the Minnesota StateColleges and Universities System.jeid-33372f1a363cde408802b37752b629a4
