University System of Georgia                         POSITION ANNOUNCEMENT

LECTURER (Computer Science/Software Engineering)                                                                                                09-400

POSITION SUMMARY

The Department of Computer Science and Software Engineering at Southern Polytechnic State University (SPSU) invites applications for a full-time lecturer position.  Candidates are expected to teach using at least two (and preferably three) of the programming languages Java, C, C++, and C# on various platforms.  Successful candidates will have demonstrated teaching excellence and experience in teaching the introductory programming sequence (up to and including data structures) and with running closed labs at the college level.  Interest and experience teaching such courses online is desirable.

QUALIFICATIONS

Applicants must hold a Master’s degree or higher in computer science or a closely related field.  The department seeks a candidate with a background and interest in the above-mentioned areas, as demonstrated by teaching experience and some published work and/or relevant software development experience.  The successful candidates will teach undergraduate courses in computer science and related areas, mentor students in our undergraduate programs in computing, and demonstrate scholarship of teaching. The position is for a 9-month appointment.

SALARY: Commensurate with experience

APPLICATION PROCESS:

A complete application consists of a cover letter, a curriculum vitae, a brief statement of teaching philosophy and research interests, and a copy of graduate transcripts. Applicants should also provide a list of at least three professional references with contact information. Screening of applications begins January 15, 2010, and continues until the position is filled.  The positions will start in mid August, 2010. Applicants who are not U.S. citizens must state visa type and authorization for permanent employment in the U.S.  Please send your application to the following address:

Dr. Venu Dasigi, Chair,

Department of Computer Science and Software Engineering;

School of Computing and Software Engineering;

Southern Polytechnic State University;

1100 South Marietta Parkway, J370

Marietta, GA 30060

Southern Polytechnic State University, a member of the University System of Georgia, is a residential university with approximately 5,187 students pursuing bachelors and masters degrees in many of the nation’s fastest growing technology fields. The university, located one mile west of 1-75’s Exit 263, is just 20 minutes northwest of downtown Atlanta. Southern Polytechnic is an EOE/ADA/AA Employer v University System of Georgia.

Posted: October 23, 2009