Position Type: Faculty
Education Level: Graduate Degree
Job Shift: Full time
Description Visiting Professor of Computer Science (3 year appointment)The University of Lynchburg, a private, regional university in the beautiful foothills of the Blue Ridge Mountains in Central Virginia, invites applications for a full-time, non-tenure track, visiting position in Computer Science for the 2024-2025 academic year for the School of Sciences.The department of Computer Science is a student-centered, collaborative team with an excellent record of preparing students with a variety of backgrounds for graduate school and employment in industry. We seek an individual with exceptional potential as a teacher who can contribute to our undergraduate programs and complement existing departmental strengths.Specific Job Duties: Duties primarily include teaching courses in the Computer Science major. A strong programming background with experience in C++ required.Benefits:- Generous sick time and family leave, comprehensive insurance (medical, dental, vision, etc.) and retirement plans, flexible spending account, tuition remission, life and long term disability insurance, and more. Learn more about employment benefits at the University of Lynchburg.
- The normal teaching load is 10 contact hours (2-3 courses) per semester.
- Prolonged periods standing or sitting at a desk.
- Earned master’s degree in Computer Science by August 1, 2024. Doctoral degree in Computer Science preferred.Candidates must demonstrate strong abilities in teaching. A strong programming background with experience in C++.A primary interest in teaching and mentoring undergraduates at a liberal arts institution is required. Fluency in English
University's website:
- https://www.lynchburg.edu
Work Remotely:
- No
We seek candidates who are committed to the University of Lynchburg’s efforts to create an environment that fosters a student-centered environment, develops the breadth of knowledge associated with liberal education, respects and supports diversity, equity, and inclusion, values and celebrates diverse faith traditions, and sustains close working relationships among faculty, staff, students, alumni, and community partners.
In order to be considered, applicants MUST submit the following electronically. Multiple documents may be uploaded to either the CV or Cover Letter button.- CVa statement of teaching philosophycopies of graduate transcriptsa statement on their approach to inclusive curriculum and diversity in higher educationthe names and contact information of three references