CALIFORNIA STATE UNIVERSITY, EAST BAY  FACULTY EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY

DEPARTMENT OF COMPUTER SCIENCE

FULL-TIME TENURE-TRACK

OAA Position No. 15-16 CS-DATA/CLOUD/CORE-TT

( 2 Positions)

THE UNIVERSITY: California State University, East Bay is known for award-winning programs, expert instruction, a diverse student body, and a choice of more than 100 career-focused fields of study.  The ten major buildings of the Hayward Hills campus, on 342 acres, contain over 150 classrooms and teaching laboratories, over 177 specialized instructional rooms, numerous computer labs and a library, which contains a collection of over one million items. The University also has campuses in Contra Costa County, Online, and in Oakland, California.  With an enrollment of approximately 13,000 students and 600 faculty, CSUEB is organized into four colleges: Letters, Arts, and Social Sciences; Business and Economics; Education and Allied Studies; and Science.  The University offers bachelor's degrees in 50 fields, minors in 61 fields, master's degrees in 37, and 1 doctoral degree program.  http://www20.csueastbay.edu/

THE DEPARTMENT: The Department of Computer Science has over 20 full-time faculty members, with a wide range of backgrounds and interests. The faculty is committed to teaching its undergraduate and Master’s level students. In a typical quarter, the Department will offer over 30 undergraduate and about 20 graduate classes. Classes are offered both in day and evening. Classes are generally small, with many opportunities for faculty-student contact. The Department offers a variety of degrees: B.S. in Computer Science (with possible options in Networking and Data Communications, Software Engineering, or Computer Engineering), and M.S. in both Computer Science and Computer Networks. Currently, there are more than 350 undergraduate majors and over 350 students in the M.S. programs.

DUTIES OF THE POSITION (2 positions currently available):  Teaching courses at B.S. and M.S. levels, curriculum development at both levels, and sustaining a research program. Please note that teaching assignments at California State University, East Bay include courses at the Hayward, Concord and Online campuses.   In addition to teaching, all faculty have advising responsibilities, assist the department with administrative and/or committee work, and are expected to assume campus-wide committee responsibilities.

The ideal candidate for this position is able to:

1. Teach a wide range of computer science courses including most or all of the core subject matter at both the undergraduate and graduate level.   (considering all areas of computer science, capable of teaching in emerging areas).
2. Support offerings for undergraduate C.S. students including teaching courses, developing the undergraduate curriculum, and engaging undergraduate students in research.
3. Support offerings for graduate C.S. students – teaching courses, guiding M.S. theses, developing the graduate comprehensive examination, etc.
4. Advise Computer Science students.
5. Participate in departmental activities such as curriculum development, assessment, outreach, etc.
6. Develop and continue ongoing research activities, service and leadership.

RANK AND SALARY:  Assistant Professor.  Salary is dependent upon educational preparation and experience.  Subject to budgetary authorization.

DATE OF APPOINTMENT:  Fall Quarter, 2016

QUALIFICATIONS:

Applicants must have a Ph.D. in Computer Science by September 2016. Applicants who can teach undergraduate and master’s level courses in most or all of the core subject matter in computer science. Candidates should demonstrate experience in teaching, mentoring, research, or community service that has prepared them to contribute to our commitment to diversity and excellence. Additionally, applicants must demonstrate a record of scholarly activity. This University is fully committed to the rights of students, staff and faculty with disabilities in accordance with applicable state and federal laws. For more information about the University’s program supporting the rights of our students with disabilities see: http://www20.csueastbay.edu/af/departments/as/

APPLICATION DEADLINE:  The deadline for applications is October 31, 2015; review of applications will begin November 1, 2015. The position, however, will be considered open until filled. Please submit a letter of application, which addresses the qualifications noted in the position announcement; a complete and current vita at https://my.csueastbay.edu/psp/pspdb1/EMPLOYEE/HRMS/c/HRS_HRAM.HRS_CE.GBL

Additionally, please email graduate transcripts, 3 letters of recommendation, 3 references, a statement of teaching philosophy, and evidence of teaching and research abilities to the Computer Science Search Committee to this email: cssearch@mcs.csueastbay.edu.

A detailed position announcement is available at:

http://www20.csueastbay.edu/about/career-opportunities/

NOTE:  California State University, East Bay hires only individuals lawfully authorized to work in the United States.  All offers of employment are contingent upon presentation of documents demonstrating the appointee's identity and eligibility to work, in accordance with the provisions of the Immigration Reform and Control Act. If you are considered as a finalist for the position, you may be subject to a background check.

As an Equal Opportunity Employer, CSUEB does not discriminate on the basis of any protected categories: age, ancestry, citizenship, color, disability, gender, immigration status, marital status, national origin, race, religion, sexual orientation, or veteran’s status.  The University is committed to the principles of diversity in employment and to creating a stimulating learning environment for its diverse student body.