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Instructor, Assistant or Associate Professor of Computer Science

Georgia State University
United States, Georgia, Atlanta
1 Park Place (Show on map)
Dec 15, 2024
Position Information


Posting Number F00211P
GSU Log Number
Classification Title Open Rank Tenure-Track Faculty
Position Title Instructor, Assistant or Associate Professor of Computer Science
GSU Information
Georgia State University is a national model for innovation and opening opportunities for all, among the top five most innovative by U.S. News & World Report, ranked 1st among public universities in undergraduate teaching, the number 1 nonprofit university to award bachelor's degrees to African American students, 4th in the country for its first-year student experience, and highly ranked for enabling the social and economic mobility of its students. Among the most diverse universities in the nation, Georgia State opens global perspectives as the number 1 U.S. public university sending African American students to study abroad.

A regional gateway to higher education, the five suburban Perimeter College campuses provide more than 30 associate degree pathways. The downtown Atlanta campus offers more than 250 degree programs in 100 fields of study at the undergraduate, graduate and first-professional degree levels.

With five university-wide research centers and numerous centers and institutes at the college and school levels, Georgia State's interdisciplinary, dynamic and productive research enterprises address major health and societal challenges. It is one of only 146 universities with an R1 designation from the Carnegie Foundation, an honor reserved for the nation's most active research institutions. Outgoing research expenditures have doubled in the last decade and topped $1.2 billion over the last six years, an indication of the University's rapid research growth.

Georgia State is vital to the regional economy, with a more than $2.9 billion economic impact, and is also a vital part of Atlanta's vibrant arts and entertainment community, with highly regarded programs in music, art, creative writing and film, the Rialto Center for the Arts, and the Creative Media Industries Institute that contributes to innovation and the workforce for interactive media and media entrepreneurship.

General information on faculty roles and responsibilities can be obtained from the Faculty Handbook https://faculty.gsu.edu/faculty-handbook/ and the Office of Faculty Affairs website https://faculty.gsu.edu/. All faculty at Georgia State are, as part of their essential job duties, expected to: (1) be physically present on-campus as needed to contribute to Georgia State's in-person educational experience, and (2) be able to teach in each of the following instructional modalities - in-person, online, or blended/hybrid - as determined by their Department Chair or Dean.
Department Computer Science & Engineering
College Perimeter College
Campus College-wide
Position Type Full Time Faculty
Posting Type Internal/External
About the Department
Occupations in computer science and engineering are growing at an exponential rate. The Department of Computer Science and Engineering at Perimeter College is committed to preparing students for careers in these critically important arenas. Student success is the chief priority of the department, and this goal is accomplished in multiple ways, from focusing on initiatives that promote access to the Computer Science and Engineering pathways to providing top-tier research and experiential learning opportunities for Perimeter College students.
Position Description
Perimeter College invites applications for a tenure-track instructor, assistant or associate professor position in computer science. This is a teaching-focused position: 80% of the workload is instruction, with service and scholarly and creative activity accounting for 10% each. Perimeter faculty are responsible for providing 27-32 credit hours of instruction per academic year and engaging in service to the department, college, and university. Perimeter College faculty maintain a campus presence, and the successful applicant will demonstrate a strong commitment to early undergraduate teaching and learning, and the ability to thrive in a highly diverse academic setting. Perimeter College is a multi-campus institution, and the teaching assignment may be on any of the college's campuses.
Required Experience
None specified.
Required Education
Instructor:
A minimum of a Master's degree required in the teaching discipline or a minimum of a Master's degree with at least 18 semester or 27 quarter graduate hours in relevant coursework (completed by the anticipated date of appointment) is required.
A Ph.D. in the teaching field is preferred.
Salary Range: 53,350 - $58,350

Assistant Professor:
A Ph.D. in the teaching field is required by the time of the appointment.
Salary Range: $60,000 - $65,000

Associate Professor:
A Ph.D. in the teaching discipline is required, and must have previously held the associate professor rank at a comparable institution for a minimum of one academic year.
Salary Range: Commensurate with experience.
Preferred Qualifications/Experience

  • Previous college-level teaching experience, which may include graduate teaching assistant work as an instructor of record, part-time instructor work, or similar experience.
  • Demonstrated knowledge of Java/Python computer-programming languages.
  • Experience in the field of cybersecurity or developing cybersecurity courses.
  • Experience teaching online and using a distance learning platform.
  • Experience or demonstrated interest in high-impact educational practices, scholarship of teaching and learning, building college-to-career linkages, and/or other pedagogical initiatives that enhance student success.
  • Experience or demonstrated interest in scholarship in the discipline and/or scholarship of teaching and learning.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

  • Ability to teach a variety of computer science courses at the college-level.
  • Demonstrated knowledge of instructional technology and its use in teaching programming concepts.
  • Ability to create a sense of belonging for a varied student population and facilitate student learning in both the in-person and virtual learning environments.
  • Effective oral and written communication skills.
  • Excellent communication, organizational and computer skills (able to maintain appropriate records).
  • Ability to collaborate with colleagues to achieve discipline, department, or college goals.

Licenses, Certifications, or Registrations, etc
None specified.
Pre-Employment Requirements
A Criminal History Check is required.
Work Hours
Position may require non-standard hours (including day, evening, online, hybrid, weekend and/or other campus locations).
Salary $53,350 - $68,000
Search Chair Contact info
Questions regarding the position may be directed to the Search Committee Chair, Timothy Brown, tbrown179@gsu.edu.
Departmental contact for assistance
Job Duties


Description of Job Duty
The selected candidate will be responsible for:

  • Providing 27-32 semester hours of instruction per academic yea.
  • Providing student support and advising.
  • Maintaining weekly office hours.
  • Working effectively and professionally with students and colleagues.


Expectations also include service to the department, college, and university as well as maintaining a campus presence. Perimeter College encourages and supports innovation and professional growth, expecting the successful candidate to demonstrate career goals that are consistent with the college's mission.
Percentage Of Time 100
Posting Detail Information


Number of Vacancies 1
Desired Start Date 08/01/2025
Position End Date (if temporary)
Open Date 10/22/2024
Review of Applications Begins 11/30/2024
Close Date 12/19/2024
Open Until Filled No
Special Instructions Summary
Qualified applicants must provide the following application materials to be considered:

  • Letter of interest.
  • Curriculum vita/resume.
  • Vitae/Resume Unofficial Transcript of all degrees completed.
  • Official transcripts must be provided if an offer is accepted.
  • Foreign Degree Transcript is required for foreign graduate degrees.
  • Three (3) professional references.

    • Final Candidate: Professional references will provide letters of recommendation via a secured and confidential link provided in a notification email.




Apply at: https://facultycareers.gsu.edu/postings/4902
Equal Opportunity Employment Statement
Georgia State University does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex (including sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or pregnancy), national origin, age, disability, genetic information, or protected veteran status in its programs, services, activities, employment, and/or admissions. Additionally, the University promotes equal employment opportunity for women, minorities, persons with disabilities and veterans through its affirmative action program.
USG Core Values Statement
The University System of Georgia is comprised of our 26 institutions of higher education and learning, as well the System Office. Our USG Statement of Core Values are Integrity, Excellence, Accountability, and Respect. These values serve as the foundation for all that we do as an organization, and each USG community member is responsible for demonstrating and upholding these standards. More details on the USG Statement of Core Values and Code of Conduct are available in USG Board Policy 8.2.18.1.2 and can be found on-line at
https://www.usg.edu/policymanual/section8/C224/#p8.2.18_personnel_conduct.
Additionally, USG supports Freedom of Expression as stated in Board Policy 6.5 Freedom of Expression and Academic Freedom found on-line at https://www.usg.edu/policymanual/section6/C2653.
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