William Paterson University invites applications for two (2) full-time tenure track positions as Assistant Professor in the Department of Computer Science within the College of Science and Health, one of the four comprehensive and diverse colleges at the University. 

The Department of Computer Science offers a comprehensive program in both the theory of Computer Science and its applications.  Our hands-on Bachelor of Science degree in Information Technology (IT) and our internationally accredited (ABET) Bachelor of Science degree in Computer Science (CS) prepare students for graduate studies and a variety of 21st century careers.  We encourage faculty to support students in research facilitated by our on-site, state-of-the-art computing technology. 

Assistant Professors in Computer Science are an integral part of a thriving and energetic department that is committed to excellent college-level teaching, proactive and innovative classroom activities, engaging scholarship and research production, and essential departmental functions. Professors are responsible for ensuring that undergraduate students graduate with the requisite skills to go on to graduate studies or secure employment as programmers, system analysts, software engineers, database administrators, network and security specialists, computer scientists and much more.

For more information visit https://cs-cit.wpunj.edu/cs/index.html

Duties and responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

• Teach assigned coursework per departmental need, online, hybrid, and in-person
• Take responsibility for course- and program-level learning outcomes by implementing University and College level philosophy, curriculum and course objectives in the classroom; participate in assessment activities
• Develop innovative teaching approaches that support student learning; proactively monitor student outcomes; provide timely feedback; flag issues in a timely manner
• Participate in departmental and college level activities
• Serve as a positive and professional role model for students; proactively assisting in their professional and social development
• Stay up-to-date on changes in pedagogy, research, careers, and other advances within the discipline
• Maintain a strong record of scholarship in the field

Required qualifications:

• Earned Ph.D. in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, or Information Technology; (advanced ABD candidates who meet all other criteria may be considered for initial appointment at the rank of Instructor but must complete the terminal degree by March 1 after year of hire to be considered for reappointment).
• Teaching experience and demonstrated commitment to higher education
• Evidence of scholarship / research productivity

Additional, preferred qualifications

• Cybersecurity

Personal attributes and traits:

• A demonstrated attitude of enjoyment toward chosen job and career
• Demonstrated dedication to take personal responsibility for learning and implementing new ideas, methods, and technologies
• Adept at objectively assessing and evaluating the abilities and performance of others
• Able to guide students with objectivity, compassion, and caring
• Able to influence others to actively contribute to group goals
• Proven ability to fulfill professional duties in an ethical and moral way
• Able to plan and organize by establishing clear goals, plans, and processes
• Demonstrated ability to understand and regard rules, policies, and procedures as important; able to offer well-thought out suggestions for improvement that help reach stated goals

Invitation to apply

Interested candidates will be prompted to: Complete an application and submit a cover letter

Submission of all documents listed is required for consideration.

General questions related to this application process, please contact talent@wpunj.edu

About William Paterson University

William Paterson University is the third most diverse public university in New Jersey. As a longstanding member of the Hispanic Association of Colleges and Universities (HACU), we have been designated by the US Department of Education as a Hispanic-Serving Institution. William Paterson University is also proud to be designated as a NASA MSI (Minority Serving Institution). The University offers more than 250 undergraduate and graduate academic programs that range from liberal arts and sciences to pre-professional and professional programs; it enrolls over 9,000 students from across the country and from over 40 nations. The University is situated on a beautiful, 380-acre suburban campus in Wayne, New Jersey, just twenty miles west of New York City.