Position Summary:

The Petree College of Arts & Sciences at Oklahoma City University invites applications for at least one and possibly four Full-Time faculty positions beginning of Fall 2024 start date may be considered. This is a 9-month teaching position in Computer Science. The position carries a 4/4 load and is available as a multi-year contract; option is available for Tenure-Track, which would include a 3 / 4 load, corresponding research requirements and additional service expectations.

Teaching, Scholarship, and Service Requirements:

• The department is especially interested in candidates who can teach Cybersecurity and Data Science. The department is further interested in candidates who can teach Web Programming, Game Development, Artificial Intelligence, Advanced Web, Virtual Reality, Mobile Development, and Informatics.
  
• Candidate can teach undergraduate courses in Intro to Computer Science, Programming I and II, Data Structures, Network Data Communications, Database, Operating Systems, Programming Languages, and Software Engineering.
  
• Candidate can teach at the undergraduate and graduate levels--Web Programming, Game Development, Artificial Intelligence, Advanced Web, Data Science, Virtual Reality, Cybersecurity, Mobile Development, and Informatics.
  
• Candidate demonstrates a solid commitment to providing instruction in well-rounded programming capabilities within the beneficial context of a strong foundation in liberal arts.
  
• The candidate will be committed to student recruitment and retention efforts, including advising and mentoring.
  
• Preference will be given to candidates with a demonstrated commitment to curriculum and/or program development and/or program administration, especially at a small liberal arts institution.

Qualifications

• Industry experience and relevant certifications are highly valued.
  
• For applicants pursuing the Tenure-Track, a terminal degree in Computer Science required for Tenure-Track. Terminal degrees in Software Engineering and Management Information Systems will be considered. All applicants must have Masters level degrees completed upon time of hiring.
  
• Prior teaching experience at the undergraduate level with demonstrable success is also highly valued.

Promotion and Tenure

• Effective teaching is required for retention and promotion; scholarship/creative work and service are encouraged and incentivized.

Petree College of Arts & Sciences

The Petree College of Arts and Sciences embraces the value of a liberal arts education and prepares students in all disciplines to think critically, creatively, and ethically. Our students are challenged to become servant leaders through an education that encourages them to be socially and ecologically responsible citizens in our world. Through rigorous coursework taught by excellent faculty, the Petree College is committed to an education that is relevant, socially engaged, and life transforming. The faculty and staff of Petree College are not only concerned about preparing students for careers. More importantly, we want to prepare you for life. We hope that you will join us to participate in an education that will make a difference for you and for the world.