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Position Information

Quick Link

www.calpolyjobs.org/applicants/Central?quickFind=166240

Requisition Number

104552

Position Title

Instr Fac AY

Job Posting Title

Instructional Faculty AY

Regular / Temporary

Regular

Working Title

Assistant or Associate Professor - Computer Science and Software Engineering

Full / Part Time

Full-Time

If part-time, indicate time base

Appointment Duration / End Date:

Initial two-year appointment, subject to renewal

Department

CENG-Comp Sci & Software Eng (111500)

College / Division

CENG-College of Engineering

Salary Range

Rank and salary are commensurate with qualifications and experience.

Pay Basis

Monthly

Pay Plan

Academic Year

Position Description

ASSISTANT/ASSOCIATE PROFESSOR IN COMPUTER SCIENCE: The Computer Science and Software Engineering Department within the College of Engineering at Cal Poly State University, San Luis Obispo, CA invites applications for one or more full-time, academic year, tenure-track Computer Science faculty appointments at a rank and salary commensurate with the applicant's background and experience. The anticipated start date is September 2018, or possibly January 8, 2019. Candidates with industry experience are encouraged to apply.

The College of Engineering at Cal Poly is committed to building a diverse faculty of teacher-scholars who collaborate to provide a multi-disciplinary and hands-on approach to student learning and applied research. We believe that individuals from diverse backgrounds strengthen our programs and positively impact student success. We encourage qualified applicants from all backgrounds to apply for consideration.

Duties include teaching undergraduate and master's level courses, supporting and expanding curricular development in Computer Science and Software Engineering, pursuing research in one's area of expertise, and providing service to the department, the university, and the community. Strategic priorities of the department for these positions include but are not limited to:

? Programming Languages

? AI, Machine Learning, Data Science

? Theory

? Operating Systems

? Robotics

An earned doctorate (Ph.D.) in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or a closely related field from an accredited institution or international equivalent is required for appointment. Candidates nearing completion of the doctorate (ABD) will be considered, but must provide proof that the doctorate was completed prior to the start of the appointment. Highly qualified candidates from other areas may also be considered. Candidates with industry experience are encouraged to apply.

Cal Poly emphasizes Learn by Doing, which involves extensive lab work and projects in support of theoretical knowledge. The CSSE department has recently established several unique programs, such as an ABET-accredited undergraduate major in Software Engineering, a Cybersecurity initiative, and Cross-disciplinary Studies Minors in Computing for the Interactive Arts and Data Science in collaboration with the Arts and Statistics departments, respectively. The successful candidates will have an opportunity to play a pivotal role in supporting and enhancing these strategic initiatives.

Cal Poly's Computer Science and Software Engineering Department offers Bachelor's Degrees in Computer Science and Software Engineering, and Master's Degrees in Computer Science. Also, the Computer Science and the Electrical Engineering departments jointly offer a B.S. degree in Computer Engineering. U.S. News & World Report ranks the Computer Science Department among the top primarily undergraduate public programs in the nation. For further information about the department, visit http://www.csc.calpoly.edu or questions can be emailed to Prof. Alex Dekhtyar, email: [email protected].

Minimum Qualifications (Staff Only)

Required Qualifications / Specialized Skills

An earned doctorate (Ph.D.) in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or a closely related field from an accredited institution or international equivalent is required for appointment. Candidates nearing completion of the doctorate (ABD) will be considered, but must provide proof that the doctorate was completed prior to the start of the appointment.

Candidates must have a strong commitment to teaching excellence and laboratory-based instruction, dedication to continued professional development and scholarship, and a broad-based knowledge of computer science/software engineering. Demonstrated ability in written and oral use of the English language is required.

The successful candidate must have the ability to work effectively with students, staff and faculty from diverse ethnic, cultural, and socioeconomic backgrounds. Cal Poly is committed to the teacher-scholar model. As teachers, faculty are expected to exhibit strong pedagogic skills and to remain proficient and current in their disciplines. As scholars, faculty should be engaged in scholarly work that is of very high quality as evidenced by external peer review. As colleagues, it is appropriate for faculty to perform service activities at all levels of the University.

Preferred Qualifications / Skills

Preference will be given to candidates with a demonstrated excellence in university level teaching and research (commensurate with time since degree), experience with laboratory-based instruction and industry experience. Past experience and a willingness to teach in multiple areas of the undergraduate curriculum in a collaborative setting is preferred. Candidates with industry experience are encouraged to apply.

Special Conditions (Staff)

A background check (including a criminal records check) must be completed satisfactorily before any candidate can be offered a position with the California State University (CSU) system. Failure to satisfactorily complete the background check may affect the application status of applicants or continued employment of current CSU employees who apply for the position.

The person holding this position is considered a 'mandated reporter' under the California Child Abuse and Neglect Reporting Act and is required to comply with the requirements set forth in CSU Executive Order 1083 as a condition of employment.

May be required to complete a Supplemental Employment Application Questionnaire, which contains questions pertaining to conviction history, and submit it when requested by Cal Poly. This disclosure is confidential and will not necessarily preclude applicants from employment.

Pre-Employment Conditions (Staff)

Background / Fingerprint

Benefits Eligible

Yes

Job Open Date

07-28-2017

Job Close Date

Review Begin Date

12-15-2017

How to Apply

To apply, please visit WWW.CALPOLYJOBS.ORG to complete the required online Cal Poly faculty application and apply to Requisition #104552 supplemental documents: (1) a cover letter providing some detail of the applicant's qualifications and interest in the position; (2) a current CV; (3) a statement of teaching philosophy; and (4) goals and plans for research. Please be prepared to provide three professional references with names and email addresses when completing the online faculty application. The selected candidate will be required to provide sealed official transcripts prior to appointment for final consideration. Applicants are encouraged to submit materials by the review begin date for full consideration; however, the position will remain open until filled. Review Begin Date Extended: December 15, 2017. EEO. If you are unable to attach the supplemental materials to the online application please mail them to: CSSE Computer Science Recruitment Committee, Computer Science Department, Cal Poly, San Luis Obispo, CA 93407. Questions can be emailed to Prof. Alex Dekhtyar, email: [email protected].

At California Polytechnic State University, San Luis Obispo, we believe that cultivating an environment that embraces and promotes diversity is fundamental to the success of our students, our employees and our community. Bringing people together from different backgrounds, experiences and value systems fosters the innovative and creative thinking that exemplifies Cal Poly's values of free inquiry, cultural and intellectual diversity, mutual respect, civic engagement, and social and environmental responsibility.

Cal Poly's commitment to diversity informs our efforts in recruitment, hiring and retention. California Polytechnic State University is an affirmative action/equal opportunity employer.

Internal Recruitment Only

No

Projected Start Date (Faculty Only)

09-13-2018

Additional Information Contact Name (Faculty)

Alex Dekhtyar

Additional Information Contact Phone (Faculty)

805-756-2387

Additional Information Contact Email (Faculty)

[email protected]

Department Information (Faculty)

Cal Poly's Computer Science and Software Engineering Department offers Bachelor's Degrees in Computer Science and Software Engineering, and Master's Degrees in Computer Science. Also, the Computer Science and the Electrical Engineering departments jointly offer a B.S. degree in Computer Engineering. U.S. News & World Report ranks the Computer Science Department among the top primarily undergraduate public programs in the nation. For further information about the department, visit csc.calpoly.edu.

San Luis Obispo, a city of 44,000, is located 12 miles from the Pacific Ocean and midway between San Francisco and Los Angeles on California's scenic Central Coast. The city has a small but very vibrant downtown area. The Central Coast boasts many high quality wineries, beaches, art galleries, live music events, farmer's markets and other excellent public education resources and recreational facilities. The area has an outstanding climate, with an annual average temperature of 70.2 degrees.

IMPORTANT: If you have an existing application please go to the Manage Application link and review and update your application prior to applying for a new position. System restrictions do not allow you to modify your application after you have applied to a posting.

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