North Carolina A & T State University

Assistant/Associate Professor of Computer Science

Greensboro, NC, US

Onsite
Full-time
2 months ago
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Summary

The primary responsibilities for this position include teaching undergraduate and graduate level courses, conducting research, student advising, student mentoring and recruitment, curriculum development, conducting scholarly activities and all other activities required for tenure. Other responsibilities include, but are not limited to, engaging in accreditation procedures, program assessment and service to the department, College and University as needed. Instructional * Evaluate and grade students' class work, assignments, and papers. * Prepare and deliver lectures to undergraduate and graduate students. * Initiate, facilitate, and moderate classroom discussions. * Prepare course materials such as syllabi, homework assignments, and handouts. * Compile, administer, and grade examinations, or assign this work to others. * Maintain student attendance records, grades, and other required records. * Plan, evaluate, and revise curricula, course content, and course materials and methods of instruction. * Maintain regularly scheduled office hours to advise and assist students. Research * Keep abreast of developments in the field by reading current literature, talking with colleagues, and participating in professional organizations and conferences. * Conduct research in a particular field of knowledge and publish findings in peer-reviewed journals, books, or electronic media. * Submit proposals and secure extramural funding. Administrative * Collaborate with members of the business community to improve programs, to develop new programs, and to provide student access to learning opportunities such as internships. * Supervise undergraduate or graduate teaching, internship, and research work. * Develop and maintain course websites. * Serve on academic or administrative committees that deal with institutional policies, departmental matters, and academic issues. * Participate in student recruitment, registration, and placement activities. * Participate in campus and community events. * Act as advisers to student organizations. Applicants for this position may be hired as either Assistant Professor or Associate Professor. Primary Function of Organizational Unit N.C. A&T is a public, land-grant, doctoral research institution and has been the largest historically Black university in the country for the past decade. With an enrollment of 14,311 students in Fall 2024, the university offers 59 undergraduate degree programs, 36 master's programs, and 12 doctoral programs. It is America's top producer of Black graduates in Engineering and Agricultural Science bachelor's programs, as well as a top five producer in numerous additional disciplines, including Liberal Arts and Communications/Journalism. It also ranks no. 3 in master's degrees awarded to Black graduates in Engineering Technologies and Related Fields, no. 4 in master's degrees in Engineering, and no. 11 best business school for women in the nation. Nationally recognized for its leadership and excellence in STEM education and research, N.C. A&T is classified as "R2-High Research Activity" in the Carnegie Classifications and is poised to achieve "R1-Very High Research Activity" status. It also holds Carnegie's earned credential in Community Engagement and the Association of Public and Land-Grant Universities (APLU) Innovation and Economic Prosperity designation. With an annual economic impact of $2.4 billion, N.C. A&T plays a vital role as a higher-education economic driver in North Carolina's Piedmont Triad region and across a state that is ranked No. 1 in the nation for the second straight year as "best for business" by the CNBC financial network. The College of Engineering (COE), with over 2,393 students, has 5 Doctoral programs, 8 Masters of Science Degree programs, and EAC ABET accredited undergraduate programs in Architectural, Bio-, Biological, Civil, Chemical, Computer, Electrical, Industrial, and Mechanical Engineering, as well as a CAC ABET-accredited program Computer Science. The College's focus is on cultivating leaders who excel in academics, innovation, and research; where the 5 research cluster areas of the COE are Autonomous Systems, Cybersecurity and Resilience, Energy and Sustainability, Healthcare Applications and Complex Systems and Networks. The College welcomes team members who thrive in an environment that embraces diversity and inclusion within the student body, faculty, and staff. Additional information about the College and the University can be found at https://www.ncat.edu/coe/. The Computer Science (CS) Department at North Carolina Agricultural and Technical State University (NCAT) has 14 full-time faculty members and offers BS, MS and PhD degrees. The department has a current enrollment of over 500 undergraduate students, 80 masters and 30 doctoral students. The faculty in the department conducts research in areas such as cybersecurity, cyber identity and biometrics, computer vision, quantum computing, data science, big data, artificial intelligence and machine learning, cloud computing, software engineering, multi-agent and social computing. The department has attracted funding from the National Science Foundation, the Department of Defense, the Department of Energy, as well as various industries to support research and education. Additional information about the department is at http://www.ncat.edu/coe/departments/cs/. Minimum Requirements Ph.D. in Computer Science by date of appointment Postdoctoral experience preferred Preferred Years Experience, Skills, Training, Education Preference will be given to applicants with a strong research record or professional work experience in Cyber Identity and Biometrics, AI-enhanced Cybersecurity, and related fields. Required License or Certification Is this position eligible for a remote or hybrid work arrangement, consistent with university and state policies.

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