Computer Science Faculty (Tenure Track)

Title: Computer Science Faculty (Tenure Track)

Hiring Range: Based on qualifications & experience

Agency: Virginia Military Institute

Location: Virginia Military Institute

Agency Website: www.vmi.edu

Recruitment Type: General Public - G

Job Duties

The Virginia Military Institute (VMI) Department of Computer and Information Sciences invites applications for a tenure-track position at the rank of Assistant or Associate Professor. The appointment begins August 1, 2023.

The successful candidate will teach a variety of undergraduate computer science courses at all levels. The standard teaching load is 3-3. Additional responsibilities include advising students, engaging in scholarship, mentoring students in undergraduate research and serving on institute committees. Current faculty specialties include cybersecurity, software engineering, information technology, database systems, artificial intelligence, internet of things, and mobile computing. Candidates with specialty in algorithms, networking, or theory of computation/programming languages will be an ideal complement and will have preference. All specialties are welcome and encouraged to apply.

Members of the faculty wear uniforms and adhere to military customs and courtesy although military experience is not required.

Applicants should submit a cover letter detailing their qualifications and desire to be a faculty member in the Department of Computer and Information Sciences at VMI, a statement of teaching philosophy, a statement of research interests, a CV and three letters of recommendation. Letters of recommendation must be mailed to: Search Committee Chair, Department of Computer and Information, 313 Mallory Hall, Virginia Military Institute, Lexington, VA 24450

Review of applications will begin December 1, 2022, and will continue until the position is filled.

Minimum Qualifications

• The position requires a Ph.D. in computer science or closely related field.
• Candidates should demonstrate excellence in teaching, including the ability to mentor undergraduates in research projects, and have an ongoing program of scholarly activity.

Preferred Qualifications:

The position requires a Ph.D. in computer science or closely related field.

Special Instructions: 

You will be provided a confirmation of receipt when your application and/or résumé is submitted successfully. Please refer to “Your Application” in your account to check the status of your application for this position.

The position is open until filled.

Contact Information:

Name: Tamara Wade

Phone: 540-464-7051

Email: wadete@vmi.edu

In support of the Commonwealth’s commitment to inclusion, we are encouraging individuals with disabilities to apply through the Commonwealth Alternative Hiring Process. To be considered for this opportunity, applicants will need to provide their Certificate of Disability (COD) provided by a Vocational Rehabilitation Counselor within the Department for Aging & Rehabilitative Services (DARS), or the Department for the Blind & Vision Impaired (DBVI). Veterans are encouraged to answer Veteran status questions and submit their disability documentation, if applicable, to DARS/DBVI to get their Certificate of Disability. If you need to get a Certificate of Disability, use this link: Career Pathways for Individuals with Disabilities, or call DARS at 800-552-5019, or DBVI at 800-622-2155.