Assistant Professor of Computer Science & Information Technology

Assistant Professor of Computer Science & Information Technology Job ID:

297811

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About Us Located in Morrow, Georgia, ClaytonState University is roughly 15 miles southeast of downtown Atlanta. The university offers employees an adaptable, collaborative environmentthat fosters professional and personal development. The university is committed to having a positive impact on the State of Georgiaand beyond by serving students and the community through broadening access to high-quality education and advancing workforce development.

Clayton State offers multiple certificates, Associate's, Bachelor's, and Master's Degree programs, which currently enroll over 5,500students in challenging campus and online courses. Clayton State's main campus is situated on 214 beautiful acres in a lakesidesetting just minutes from downtown Atlanta, making access to the vibrant metropolitan area swift. The Atlanta-Journal Constitution has namedthe university a Top Workplace in Atlanta for six consecutive years. The Chronicle of Higher Education also named Clayton State one of 79higher education institutions across the nation in its list of 2017 Great Colleges to Work For. Job Summary TheDepartment of Computer Science and Information Technology at Clayton State University invites applications for a second Tenure Trackposition at the rank of Assistant Professor to begin Fall 2026. Please note this is a 2nd Tenure Track position at the rank ofAssistant Professor to begin Fall 2026 from the Department of Computer Science and Information Technology. You must apply for each positionseparately to be considered for each position. Responsibilities The candidate will teach both undergraduate andgraduate level courses offered by Department of Computer Science and Information Technology, advise students, supervise students research,participate in development of curriculum and new programs. In addition to supervising undergraduate and graduate research, the successfulcandidate must have a genuine commitment to teaching undergraduate and graduate level courses in computer science to a student body. Facultyare expected to support the department, college, university, and community through services such as committees, special projects, andaccreditation efforts. The successful candidate must engage in scholarly activities, and will be expected to develop a dynamic, independent,and externally funded research program in an area of computer science or computer engineering. Candidates with a strong background in one ormore of the areas of Cyber Security, Data Analytics, Machine Learning, Software Engineering, and industry credentials or certification areespecially desirable. In addition to duties associated with teaching and research, service to the department, college, and universityis expected. The faculty member is also expected to participate in continuing professional development related to thediscipline. Required Qualifications The successful candidate must hold a Ph.D. in Computer Science or a closely relatedfield. Must have a genuine commitment to teaching undergraduate and graduate level courses in computer science. In addition to teaching andsupervising undergraduate and graduate research in a computer science area, the selected candidate will be expected to develop a dynamic,independent, externally funded research program in an area of computer science. Preferred Qualifications In addition toabove academic credentials, a strong background in one or more of the areas of Cyber Security, Data Analytics, Machine Learning, ComputerEngineering, Software Engineering and industry credentials or certification are especially desirable OtherInformation A complete application includes a cover letter that addresses the position requirements and applicant interest inthis position, a detailed CV, a statement of teaching philosophy, a statement of research, unofficial transcripts of all graduate courseworkand full contact information for three current professional references. Additional supporting materials may be requested at thediscretion of the search committee. USG Core Values The University System of Georgia is comprised of our 25institutions of higher education and learning as well as the System Office. Our USG Statement of Core Values are Integrity, Excellence,Accountability, and Respect.

These values serve as the foundation for all that we do as an organization, and each USG community member isresponsible for demonstrating and upholding these standards.

More details on the USG Statement of Core Values and Code of Conduct areavailable in USG Board Policy 8.2.18.1.2 and can be found on-line at https://www.usg.edu/policymanual/section8/C224/#p8.2.18_personnel_conduct . Additionally, USG supports Freedom of Expression asstated in Board Policy 6.5 Freedom of Expression and Academic Freedom found on-line at https://www.usg.edu/policymanual/section6/C2653 . Institutional Values Clayton State University will have a positive impact on the State ofGeorgia and beyond by serving students and the community through broadening access to high-quality education and advancing workforcedevelopment. Our statement of core values is adaptability, collaboration, excellence, integrity, and people-centered. Each Clayton StateUniversity community member is responsible for demonstrating and upholding these standards. More details on Clayton State's Statement ofCore Values and Code of Conduct can be found online at https://www.clayton.

edu/strategic-plan/mission-vision-valuesandhttps:

//www.clayton.edu/human-resources/current-employees/resources-policies . Conditions of Employment Offers of employment arecontingent upon completion of a background investigation, including a criminal background check demonstrating eligibility for employmentwith Clayton State University, as determined by Clayton State University in its sole discretion, confirmation of the credentials andemployment history reflected in application materials and, if applicable, a satisfactory credit check. Applicants may be subject to apre-employment drug and alcohol screening. Candidate must disclose potential, actual, or apparent conflicts of interest incompliance. Offers are made expressly subject to the applicable federal and state laws, statutes, rules, and regulations of thisinstitution and the Bylaws and Policies of the Board of Regents (BOR) of the University System of Georgia (USG), which are available foryour inspection upon request. Equal Employment Opportunity Equal opportunity and decisions based on merit arefundamental values of Clayton State University and the University System of Georgia (USG). Clayton State University prohibits discriminationon the basis of an individual's age, color, disability, genetic information, national origin, race, religion, sex, or veteran status("protected status"). No individual shall be excluded from participation in, denied the benefits of, or otherwise subjected to unlawfuldiscrimination, harassment, or retaliation under, any Clayton State University program or activity because of the individual's protectedstatus; nor shall any individual be given preferential treatment because of the individual's protected status, except that preferentialtreatment may be given on the basis of veteran status when appropriate under federal or state law. CleryDisclosure This position may be considered a Campus Security Authority, CSA. A Campus Security Authority is a Clery-specific termthat encompasses certain departments, groups, and individual employees who have a duty to report crimes they become aware of, as defined bythe Clery Act. To apply, visit https://careers.hprod.onehcm.usg.edu/psp/careers/CAREERS/HRMS/c/HRS_HRAM_FL.HRS_CG_SEARCH_FL.GBL?Page=HRS_APP_JBPST_FL&Action=U&FOCUS=Applicant&SiteId=28000&JobOpeningId=297811&PostingSeq=1 jeid-acd1fc17b2db4a61843b3bb3f2d46a47