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Assistant / Associate Professor(s) of Computer Science

Employer
Christopher Newport University
Location
Newport News City, VA
Closing date
Oct 7, 2022

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*Working Title:*Assistant / Associate Professor(s) of Computer Science
*Appointment Type:*Full Time
*Purpose of Position:*The Department of Physics, Computer Science and Engineering at Christopher Newport University invites applications for one or more tenure-track position(s) in Computer Science, effective August 2023. Applicants must be committed to undergraduate education and demonstrate the potential for excellence in teaching and research with a diverse body of undergraduate and Master's level graduate students. The nominal teaching load for tenure-track appointments is 3-3. Applicants from all areas of specialization are considered.

The doctorate in Computer Science or a related discipline with a computational focus, including Engineering, Information Science, or Physics, is required for appointment at the rank of Assistant Professor. In some cases, exceptionally well-qualified candidates may be considered for appointment at a higher rank. ABD candidates who will not hold the doctorate by the time of appointment or candidates with a Master's Degree in any of the above mentioned fields may be considered for appointment at the rank of Instructor.
*Departmental Information:*The Department of Physics, Computer Science & Engineering at Christopher Newport University employs 33 full-time faculty and staff who collaborate closely across the disciplines. Together we offer six undergraduate majors and a Master's program with a total of about 560 students. The Department has a variety of laboratories in support of both teaching and research in cybersecurity, high-speed data acquisition, complex data analysis and simulation, communications, networking, robotics, and software engineering. Our faculty have close relationships with technology companies and nearby federal labs such as the Department of Energy's Thomas Jefferson National Accelerator Facility (JLab) and NASA Langley Research Center. CNU is also a member institution of the LIGO Scientific Collaboration. Candidates wishing to know more about the department and its programs are invited to visit[ http://cnu.edu/academics/departments/pcse/](%20http://cnu.edu/academics/departments/pcse/).
*Faculty Information:*Selected by The Princeton Review to be included in "The 388 Best Colleges: 2023 Edition," Christopher Newport University is a public school offering a private school experience - great teaching, small classes, and a safe, vibrant campus. The University is located in Newport News, Virginia, enrolls approximately 5,000 students, and is dedicated to the ideals of scholarship, leadership, and service. Our Fall 2022 incoming class presented average high school GPA and SAT scores of 3.76 and 1180, respectively. Academic programs at Christopher Newport University encompass more than 90 areas of study, from biology to business administration and political science to the performing arts. The University is ranked by U.S. News & World Report's America's Best Colleges guide as 2nd among public regional universities in the South and 5th overall, and has recently completed more than $1 billion in capital construction on its 260-acre campus.

*Christopher Newport is committed to ensuring that all people are welcomed, honored and fully engaged in the life of our academic community. We recruit exceptional and diverse faculty and encourage applications from individuals who are underrepresented in their profession.* Our faculty enjoy an atmosphere of collegiality and mutual respect that rewards outstanding teaching and fosters active intellectual and creative engagement. Faculty are productive scholars and researchers, supported by professional development funds. Faculty and administrators regularly consult and collaborate as the University works to sustain a culture of scholarly inquiry, informed debate, and civic action that enriches students, faculty, and the surrounding community. The result is a supportive and cohesive academic setting in which the University cultivates and carries forward its mission. The University is among the highest ranked in the nation for its quality of life and innovative spirit. Competitive salary with excellent health and retirement benefits and a well-designed family leave policy further enhance the workplace. For further information, please visit our website at [http://www.cnu.edu](http://www.cnu.edu/).
*Posting Number:*F187P
*Application Deadline:*10/16/2022
*Application Instructions :*To apply, please visit [https://jobs.cnu.edu/postings/](https://jobs.cnu.edu/postings/) to upload a letter of interest, current curriculum vitae, graduate transcripts (photocopies acceptable for initial screening), statement of teaching philosophy, research statement, a one-page statement articulating how your teaching, scholarship and service would contribute toward fostering an inclusive learning environment on campus, and a list of three references. Three letters of recommendation will be required if selected for on-campus interview, but are not required at time of application. (Letters of recommendation should be emailed to facultyrecruitment@cnu.edu of submitted after application deadline).

*Review of applications will begin on October 16, 2022.*Applications received after October 16, 2022 will be accepted but considered only if needed.

Search finalists are required to complete a CNU sponsored background check.

Christopher Newport University (CNU) will make a reasonable effort to accommodate persons with disabilities in the application and/or interview process. Persons with disabilities who require accommodation should contact the CNU Human Resources Office by calling (757) 594-7145.
*Quick Link for Internal Postings:*[https://jobs.cnu.edu/postings/14175](https://jobs.cnu.edu/postings/14175)
*EEO Statement :*Christopher Newport University, an EO Employer, is fully Committed to Access and Opportunity. [Notice of Non-Discrimination & Title IX Policy Statement](https://cnu.edu/titleixeo/_pdf/cnu-notice_of_nondiscrimination_and_titleix_policy_statement.pdf):

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