Position Title: Assistant Professor of Computer Science ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ SALARY: Commensurate with qualifications and experience REPORTS TO: Dean, School of Science & Kinesiology BENEFITS: Institutional fringe package includes pension plans, life, health, dental and vision insurance Rank: Assistant Professor, Full-time, Tenure Track HOURS: Monday-Friday; 8:00AM to 5:00PM START DATE: August 2025, with potential to start earlier SUPERVISORY DUTIES: N/A POSITION SUMMARY: The University of Science and Arts of Oklahoma (USAO) seeks a candidate to fill the position of Assistant Professor of Computer Science. The ideal candidate will be able to teach a variety of courses in the Computer Science program including software engineering, networking, database design, operating systems, and AI ethics and privacy. QUALIFICATIONS: A PhD in Computer Science or a related discipline is required prior to employment; those with ABD status will be considered during the process. Candidates with industry experience, interdisciplinary experience, and the ability to contribute to other programs outside computer science, are all highly encouraged to apply. Faculty at USAO are expected to work collaboratively with other faculty and students, engaging with individuals from a range of backgrounds, skills, and perspectives. The successful applicant will be expected to effectively teach undergraduate courses using evidence- based practices to engage students, conduct research or related scholarly activity (involving undergraduate students is a plus), and participate in university service. TO APPLY: Complete the USAO application at ( https://usao.edu/about/personnel.html ). When completing the USAO application, please attach a letter of interest, detailed resume, 3 professional/academic references, and any necessary transcripts. Assistant Professor of Computer Science 09.24/v1 ABOUT USAO: The University of Science and Arts of Oklahoma (USAO) is a public liberal arts college located in Chickasha, Oklahoma, about 40 minutes from Oklahoma City, and is a member of the Council of Public Liberal Arts Colleges (COPLAC). It is charged by the Oklahoma State Regents for Higher Education “to provide an outstanding general education program for the State of Oklahoma with strong offerings in the liberal arts and sciences. The experience will feature interdisciplinary team-teaching and will extend throughout the undergraduate experience.” To support this charge USAO is directed “to assemble a faculty whose interests, knowledge, and experiences transcend their specialized fields of graduate study and who are dedicated to liberal arts education.” For more information about USAO, see www.usao.edu. AN AFFIRMATIVE ACTION/EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER This institution, in compliance with Titles VI and VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, Executive Order 11246 as amended, Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972, Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990, and other federal laws and regulations, does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, age, religion, disability, or status as a veteran in any of its policies, practices, or procedures. This includes, but is not limited to, admissions, employment, financial aid, and educational services. As required by the US Department of Education, employees are required to report violations under Title IX and, under the Jeanne Clery Disclosure of Campus Security Policy and Crime Statistics Act (Clery Act), select individuals are required to report crimes. If this position is identified as a Campus Security Authority (Clery Act), you will be notified, trained, and provided resources for reporting. Assistant Professor of Computer Science 09.24/v1