Job Summary
Radford University’s School of Computing and Information Sciences seeks qualified applicants with expertise teaching introductory Computer Science courses for a special purpose faculty appointment during the 9-month academic year beginning in Fall 2022. The appointment is renewable based on performance. Service requirements during the academic year may include advising undergraduates and participating in departmental committees. Applicants will teach in an innovative undergraduate program that offers an accredited Computer Science concentration alongside additional concentrations in software engineering, database systems and computer networks. The department also offers two other accredited degrees: Cybersecurity, and Information Science and Systems with concentrations in healthcare, decision support systems, cybersecurity, and web development. Radford University is a co-educational, comprehensive, state-supported institution with an emphasis on teaching, located in scenic southwestern Virginia, 40 miles from Roanoke, with 6500 undergraduate students and a total enrollment of nearly 9000
Required Qualifications
Ability to teach fundamental Computer Science courses to freshman and sophomores (incl. non-majors). Master’s degree or higher in Computer Science, Information Systems or a related field. Ability to work effectively with individuals from diverse communities and cultures. Ability to collaborate with faculty and adapt curriculum to support follow-on courses.
Preferred Qualifications
Experience teaching different types of learners at different levels with a variety of teaching methods The ability to (learn to) teach effectively in additional areas, particularly: computer security, web development, data management, and software testing. Significant experience teaching Computer Science or Information Systems courses.
