Position Details

　　Position Information

　　Working TitleAssistant/Associate Professor, Computer Science

　　Position Number8292

　　Posting NumberF2283

　　Position TypeInstructional Faculty - Full Time

　　Position StatusFull Time

　　College/DivisionCollege of Integrated Science and Engineering

　　Department100740 - Computer Science, Tech Talent

　　Pay RateCommensurate with Experience

　　Specify Range or Amount

　　Is this a JMU only position?No

　　Is this a grant-funded position?No

　　Is this a Conflict of Interest designated position?No

　　Position Summary Information

　　About James Madison University

　　MissionWe are a community committed to preparing students to be educated and enlightened citizens who lead productive and meaningful lives.VisionTo be the national model for the engaged university: engaged with ideas and the world.Who We AreLocated in the heart of Virginia's beautiful Shenandoah Valley, the city of Harrisonburg is approximately 120 miles from Washington, D.C. and Richmond, VA. With a population of just over 53,000, Harrisonburg is one of the most diverse communities in the Commonwealth of Virginia.

　　JMU is a selective, public institution with a growing national reputation for offering experiences that lead to an outstanding education and inclusive environment for students, faculty and staff. The student body includes approximately 20,000 undergraduate and 1,900 graduate students, with over 1,000 full-time instructional faculty.

　　JMU offers thriving programs in the liberal arts, science and technology, and professional disciplines at the undergraduate, master's and doctoral levels. The university is committed to expanding diversity, fostering equity and inclusion, and supporting superlative teaching and scholarship.

　　JMU has achieved national recognition for the high quality of its academic programs, focus on maintaining strong student/faculty interaction, and innovative faculty research.

　　General Information

　　The Department of Computer Science (CS) at James Madison University invites applications for tenure-track faculty positions to begin August 2024. We are committed to cultivating a welcoming and inclusive environment for our faculty, staff, and students, and we value candidates who will be both impactful teachers and impactful scholars.

　　The

　　JMU CS department is a vibrant and supportive community with 21 full-time faculty members and approximately 900 undergraduate majors. We offer an online M.S. Degree in Information Security with approximately 60 students. We are dedicated to supporting a culture that balances excellence in teaching, small class sizes, and opportunities for faculty and student research. The department sponsors many active clubs and organizations including Women in Technology, Robotics, Forensics, Cyber Defense, and a student

　　ACM chapter. We have an outstanding undergraduate Teaching Assistant program that helps novice students feel welcomed and supported regardless of their prior experience.Our students are actively involved outside the university as well, taking part in

　　ACM

　　SIGSCE, regional and national cyber defense competitions, programming competitions, the Grace Hopper Celebration of Women in Computing, and the Richard Tapia Celebration of Diversity in Computing. The Department is an active member of the

　　NCWIT Academic Alliance and one of the original Centers of Academic Excellence in Information Assurance Education. More information about the department is available at .

　　Duties and Responsibilities

　　We are interested in applicants from all areas of specialization. We are especially interested in candidates with a background in Software Engineering, Theoretical Computer Science, or Cyber Security. We are particularly interested in candidates with experi nce and/or interest in promoting inclusion within the department and the discipline.

　　Qualifications

　　A Doctorate (Ph.D., D.Sc., etc.) or

　　ABD in Computer Science or a closely related field at the time of employment is required. Candidates should demonstrate ability and interest in providing high-quality undergraduate teaching in the context of a liberal arts university. Preference will be given to applicants with the potential to develop and sustain an active, undergraduate-oriented research program. Preference will be given to applicants at the Assistant Professor level. Exceptional candidates at other ranks will also be considered.

　　Conditions of Employment

　　Employment is contingent upon the successful completion of a criminal background check.E-Verify Notice: After accepting employment, new hires are required to complete an I-9 form and present documentation of their identity and eligibility to work in the United States. James Madison University uses the E-Verify system to confirm identity and work authorization.

　　Posting Detail Information

　　Posting Date09/19/2023

　　Beginning Review Date10/20/2023

　　Closing Date

　　Open Until FilledYes

　　Proposed Starting Date08/25/2024

　　EEO Statement

　　James Madison University is committed to creating and supporting a diverse and inclusive work and educational community that is free of all forms of discrimination. This institution does not tolerate discrimination or harassment on the basis of age, color, disability, gender identity or expression, genetic information, national origin, parental status, political affiliation, race, religion, sex, sexual orientation or veteran status.We promote access, inclusion and diversity for all students, faculty, staff, constituents and programs, believing that these qualities are foundational components of an outstanding education in keeping with our mission. The university is interested in candidates whose experience and qualifications support an ongoing commitment to this core quality.Anyone having questions concerning discrimination should contact the Office for Equal Opportunity: (540) 568-6991.

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　　If you are an individual with a disability and need assistance searching or applying for jobs please contact us at (540) 568-3597 or . You may also visit the

　　JMU Human Resource Office, located at 752 Ott Street, Harrisonburg, VA 22807 and we will be happy to assist you.

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