Visiting Faculty/Instructor Position: Job Description The Department of Computer Science at The George Washington University, founded in 1980, has been providing excellent educational and research experiences for thousands of students. The Department, which includes 18 full-time faculty, numerous affiliated and adjunct faculty members, and over 650 students, offers B.S., B.A., M.S. and Ph.D. degree programs in Computer Science, and an M.S. degree program in Cybersecurity. The Department is on a growth trajectory with strong focuses in security, systems, networks, graphics with biomedical applications, multimedia, AI, robotics, machine learning, NLP, imaging, and search. The Department invites applications for one or two full-time visiting teaching faculty positions (open rank), for one year starting Fall 2015. It may be possible to extend the position for a second year. The Department is looking for applicants who enjoy teaching and mentoring students, and have an interest in, as well as aptitude for, new pedagogical approaches and who will participate in accreditation activities, and participate in continuous curriculum assessment and improvement. •
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We expect the visitor to participate fully in the life of the department – teaching, supporting student projects and clubs, attending faculty meetings. We are particularly interested in candidates committed to teaching a diverse student body. The appointee would be expected to carry a full teaching load of 3/3 or equivalent in courses at a range of levels, from the introductory level to advanced undergraduate electives. We have a special need in the teaching of the introductory programming sequence and the senior capstone project, though it may also be possible to teach graduate-level courses.
Basic Qualifications: The required qualifications for the position include a PhD or comparable doctoral degree in Computer Science or closely related area. ABD applicants will be considered, but all degree requirements must be completed by August 1, 2015. Application Procedure: To be considered, applicants must submit an online faculty application at http://www.gwu.jobs/postings/26429. The application should contain a brief cover letter, a curriculum vitae, teaching statements, and names and contact information for at least three references. Preliminary successful candidates will be requested to make a teaching presentation, either in person or by video-conference. The review of applications will begin on April 24, 2015 and continue until the position is filled. Only complete applications will be considered. Employment offers are contingent on the satisfactory outcome of a standard background screening. The university is an Equal Employment Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer that does not unlawfully discriminate in any of its programs or activities on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or on any other basis prohibited by applicable law.