Open Rank Faculty – BlueSky Tennessee Institute, Chattanooga, TN Position Available In Washington, Tennessee

Posting Details
Position Information Job Title Open Rank Faculty – BlueSky Tennessee Institute, Chattanooga, TN
Department Computing – 22150
Pay Grade 1
Job Category Faculty
Job Summary The ETSU Department of Computing seeks new faculty members for the BlueSky Tennessee Institute (BlueSky), an ETSU off-campus instructional site located at BlueCross BlueShield of Tennessee headquarters in Chattanooga, TN. BlueSky is a unique partnership that pairs workforce development with an accelerated Bachelor of Science in Computing, with a concentration in Information Systems and an emphasis on Health Systems Security and Analytics. The faculty members will reside and work in Chattanooga, TN. Chattanooga, the Scenic City, is located along the beautiful Tennessee River as it turns to the north, winding around the base of Lookout Mountain. Situated within 150 miles of Atlanta, Knoxville, Nashville, Huntsville, and Birmingham, Chattanooga is easily accessible by car or plane. It has numerous outdoor recreation options, sporting events, a vibrant arts and theater scene, and many wonderful restaurants. The area boasts excellent educational options, with several public, magnet, private, and parochial schools. This is an open-rank faculty search. Depending on the experience and credentials of the candidate, the appointment will be made at the Lecturer, Professor of Practice, or Assistant Professor rank. The position may be appointed as a tenure track or contract faculty appointment as determined in the hiring process. Ideal candidates will possess a passion for teaching undergraduate students a broad range of Computing subjects. In addition, all candidates must be willing to participate in service and outreach activities that support the Department of Computing and BlueSky. Faculty hired in a tenure-track assistant professor position must conduct research as part of their contract. Because of the BlueSky program’s accelerated nature and cohort model, the desire is to have a twelve-month appointment with the faculty member teaching courses in Fall, Spring, and Summer. This timeline is negotiable for tenure-track appointments. Twelve-month faculty have numerous opportunities for paid time off, including an accrual of two days per month for annual (personal) leave and an accrual of one day per month of sick leave. Other types of leave are also available in addition to 16 paid holidays per year. The value of employment at ETSU goes far beyond salary. Regular benefited ETSU employees enjoy a full range of benefits, services, and programs including paid time off & leave, paid holidays, health and life insurance, retirement, access to University facilities and services, and much more! Check out the ETSU Human Resources Benefits page for additional information.

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//www.etsu.edu/human-resources/benefits/. The position is contingent upon sufficient funding. Salary is based on qualifications and experience. ETSU is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Disclaimer:

The Job Summary is intended to describe the general nature and level of work individuals perform in this classification. It is not intended to be a complete list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required. Management reserves the right to revise the job or require different tasks to be performed as assigned to reflect changes in the position. Employees must be able to perform the position’s essential functions satisfactorily with or without reasonable accommodations. Knowledge, Skills and Abilities Primary areas of teaching emphasis include a broad range of undergraduate courses in Computing and Information Systems.
The successful candidate should be able to teach a selection of courses from the following areas:

Information Systems:

General, Healthcare Information Systems, ERP Implementation, ERP Programming, SAP

Cybersecurity:

Network Security, Information Security, Risk Management, Ethical Hacking
Database Systems and Data Analytics
Software Engineering and Web Development
PC Setup and Computer Organization
College and Career Preparation in Computing Required Qualifications Candidates must have ONE of the following: Tenure-Track Appointment
Doctorate in Computer Science, Information Technology, Information Systems, Cybersecurity, or a related field is required by the start date Lecturer Appointment
Master’s in Computer Science, Information Technology, Information Systems, Cybersecurity, or a related field is required by the start date
Professor of Practice Appointment
A bachelor’s degree with more than 15 years of relevant professional experience is required by the start date for a Professor of Practice appointment All candidates must:
Show evidence of good written and oral English skills
Be able to begin work in July 2025 Preferred Qualifications A Ph.D. is preferred for candidates holding a doctorate or those who are ABD in a doctoral program. However, a DBA program may be considered if it is focused on Computer Science, Information Technology, Information Systems, or Cybersecurity.
Previous higher-education teaching experience.
Professional experience in Information Technology, Information Systems, or Cybersecurity.
For candidates with a background in

SAP, SAP

certifications are preferred. Salary Based on Qualifications and Experience
Posting Detail Information Posting Number F00889P
Is this position subject to a criminal background check? Yes
Is any part of the funding for this posting coming from a grant or outside funding source? Yes
Open Date 11/22/2024
Close Date Open Until Filled Yes