Instructor - Computer Science jobs in Illinois

Category: Faculty
Department: COMPUTER SCIENCES
Locations: Macomb, IL
Posted: Apr 5, 2023
Closes: Open Until Filled
Type: FT - Continuous

About Western Illinois University:

Western Illinois University, accredited by the Higher Learning Commission, serves nearly 7,600 students at its traditional, residential four-year campus in Macomb, IL and its metropolitan branch campus in Moline, IL.

Job Description:

APPOINTMENT: August 17, 2023

RESPONSIBILITIES: The successful applicant will teach a range of computer science courses. This is a teaching position; the teaching load is four courses per-semester with 12 contact hours per week.

RANK & SALARY: Instructor. Negotiable, commensurate with experience. Western Illinois University offers a competitive benefits package including domestic partner benefits. For full benefit information visit: http://www.wiu.edu/vpas/human_resources/benefits/.

Requirements:

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• A minimum of a Master's degree in computer science or closely related field
• Prior teaching experience.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS: All applicants satisfying the required qualifications are encouraged to apply. Preference may be given to candidates with any or all of the following:

• a) Master's or Ph.D. in Computer Science
• b) teaching experience in introductory computer science courses, software development, data structures, advanced use of spreadsheet and/or database applications
• c) relevant industry experience

For a degree to be considered, it must be conferred from a regionally accredited degree-granting institution of higher education (or equivalent from an international accrediting body). Unless otherwise stated, the degree must be conferred at the time of appointment.

Additional Information:

THE DEPARTMENT: The School of Computer Sciences offers a B.S. and an M.S. in Computer Science, a B.S. in Information Systems at Macomb and Moline, and a B.S. in Cybersecurity. The faculty of 20 members serves approximately 175 undergraduate majors and 400 graduate majors.
For additional information about the School, please see: http://www.wiu.edu/computersciences

Application Instructions:

APPLICATION: Complete applications include:
1) a letter of application
2) current curriculum vita or resume
3) the names, telephone numbers, and e-mail addresses of three current professional references
4) a separate statement regarding your commitment to diversity, equity and inclusion

Please upload the requested documents by clicking APPLY NOW or by navigating to the WIU Employment page at the following URL http://www.wiu.edu/employment/
**Note** In order to upload Individual documents must be under 2 MB in size.

Screening will begin on May 15, 2023

Western Illinois University endeavors to provide a safe environment for its employees and students and requires candidates to submit to a background investigation upon offer of employment. Employment is contingent upon compliance with University policies and procedures relating to the receipt and evaluation of information contained in the background investigation.

Questions regarding the search may be directed to: Dennis DeVolder at d-devolder@wiu.edu

For assistance with the online application system contact the Office of Human Resources at (309)298-1971 or via email at hr-recruitment@wiu.edu.

Western Illinois University is an Affirmative Action and Equal Opportunity employer with a strong commitment to diversity. In that spirit, we are particularly interested in receiving applications from a broad spectrum of people, including, but not limited to, minorities, veterans, women and individuals with disabilities. WIU has a non-discrimination policy that includes discrimination based on an individual's membership in the following classes: sex, race, color, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, religion, age, marital status, national origin, disability, genetic information, veteran status, and any other classes protected by state or federal law.

To apply, visit https://wiu.interviewexchange.com/jobofferdetails.jsp?JOBID=160839&CNTRNO=1&TSTMP=0

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