Lecturer in Computer Science - Binghamton, United States - InsideHigherEd

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About Binghamton University:

Binghamton University is a world-class institution that unites more than 130 broadly interdisciplinary educational programs with some of the most vibrant research in the nation. Our unique character - shaped by outstanding academics, facilities and community life - promotes extraordinary student success.

Binghamton merges rigorous academics, distinguished faculty and state-of-the-art facilities to engage and challenge its 18,000 students. The high-achieving Binghamton student body also represents a great diversity of life experiences, from first-generation college-goers to international students. Beyond their talent, these classmates share a desire to shape the future through technology, insight, intellectual exploration and community service.

Job Description:

The Department of Computer Science and the Watson College are dedicated to the goal of building a diverse and inclusive teaching, research, and working environment. We are particularly interested in candidates with a commitment to diversity and inclusiveness. Historically underrepresented minorities, women, persons with disabilities, and veterans, are strongly encouraged to apply.

Binghamton University is one of four research universities in the State University of New York System and an R1 research institute. The Computer Science Department has well established computer science Ph.D. and M.S. programs, an accredited B.S. program, and an M.S. program in Information Systems. The Department is ranked between 176 and 200 in the world by the recent THE (Times Higher Education) world ranking. The Department currently has 39 full-time faculty members, about 700 undergraduate students, over 650 MS students and about 80 PhD students. The NSF industry-university collaborative research center on energy-smart electronic systems and local high-tech companies such as IBM, Lockheed-Martin and BAE provide opportunities for collaboration. The university has a Data Science Transdisciplinary Area of Excellent (TAE), which will provide opportunities for collaboration across the entire campus. Binghamton University was recently designated as a National Center of Academic Excellence in Cyber Defense Research (CAE-R) by the National Security Agency and the Department of Homeland Security, and was also selected as an NSF CyberCorp Scholarship for Service (SFS) site. The Computer Science faculty excels in research within the computer systems area and has a significant record of success, with eight faculty members receiving the NSF CAREER Award in the past four years and significant annual research funding from a variety of agencies.

Binghamton University has built a reputation as a world-class institution that combines a broadly interdisciplinary, international education with one of the most vibrant research programs in the nation. Binghamton is proud to be consistently ranked among the top 40 public universities in the nation by U.S. News & World Report, challenging our students academically, not financially. The result is a unique, best-of-both-worlds college experience. Located in Binghamton, NY, we are ideally situated in the high-tech heart of the state. Industry partnerships, class projects and internship opportunities provide a wealth of hands-on experience for graduate and undergraduate students alike. Binghamton borders the scenic Finger Lakes region of New York.

The Lecturer position is a non-tenure track faculty position. Visa sponsorship is unavailable for this position.

The Department of Computer Science, located within the Thomas J. Watson College of Engineering at Binghamton University invites applications for a full-time lecturer appointment with an expected start date of January 1, 2024. The lecturer is expected to contribute to teaching required and elective undergraduate and/or graduate courses. The initial appointment is for three years; the appointment is renewable. The Department of Computer Science and the Watson College are dedicated to the goal of building a diverse and inclusive teaching, research, and working environment. We are particularly interested in candidates with a commitment to diversity and inclusiveness. Historically underrepresented minorities, women, persons with disabilities, and veterans, are strongly encouraged to apply.

• Teach required and elective undergraduate and/or graduate courses in the Computer Science program in both laboratory and lecture settings.
• Serve as course coordinator (coordinate coursework, manage course electronic resources, communicate with students, coordinate with other instructors, post grades).
• Demonstrate a commitment to academic excellence by participating in student assessment activities.
• Engage in the supervision and guidance of undergraduate course assistants and/or graduate teaching assistants as may be required in the department's programs.
• Work collaboratively with faculty course instructors for continuing operation and improvement of the teaching program.
• Design and implement effective teaching/learning processes.
• Participate in and contribute to education workshops and conferences.
• Provide service to the department in the form of accreditation activities, such as ABET, and other projects as required.

Requirements:

Applicants must have earned a Master's degree in Computer Science by appointment date. Preferred applicants will have a Ph.D. in Computer Science or closely related field by the appointment date and have demonstrated teaching experience within a Computer Science Department. Preference will also be given to candidates with prior experience with accreditation activities.

Additional Information:

The State University of New York is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. It is the policy of Binghamton University to provide for and promote equal opportunity employment, compensation, and other terms and conditions of employment without discrimination on the basis of age, race, color, religion, disability, national origin, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, veteran or military service member status, marital status, domestic violence victim status, genetic predisposition or carrier status, or arrest and/or criminal conviction record unless based upon a bona fide occupational qualification or other exception.

As required by title IX and its implementing regulations, Binghamton University does not discriminate on the basis of sex in the educational programs and activities which it operates. This requirement extends to employment and admission. Inquiries about sex discrimination may be directed to the University Title IX Coordinator or directly to the Office of Civil Rights (OCR). Contact information for the Title IX Coordinator and OCR, as well as the University's complete Non-Discrimination Notice may be found here.

Pursuant to Executive Order 161, no State entity, as defined by the Executive Order, is permitted to ask, or mandate, in any form, that an applicant for employment provide his or her current compensation, or any prior compensation history, until such time as the applicant is extended a conditional offer of employment with compensation. If such information has been requested from you before such time, please contact the Governor's Office of Employee Relations at or via email at

Binghamton University is a tobacco-free campus effective August 1, 2017.

Application Instructions:

Please submit a cover letter, curriculum vitae, teaching statement, diversity statement (which describes your experience and evidence of teaching a diverse population of students, including first generation students, and students from diverse racial and ethnic backgrounds, and international students, and how these experiences would contribute to enhancing the diversity and climate of the department., college, university) and the names of three professional references. At the beginning of your cover letter please provide a single sentence indicating your primary teaching interest areas. All documents may be submitted to the following URL address:

Applications will be reviewed until the position is filled.