Assistant Professor of Computer Science, Tenure Track

Assistant Professor of Computer Science, Tenure Track

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For Applicants Seeking Job Opportunities within the University:
Internal: Internal applicants will be considered within the first five (5) business days of the posting period.
External: External applicants will be considered on the sixth (6) business day of the posting period.

Position Information

Title: Assistant Professor of Computer Science, Tenure Track

Campus: Stockton

Department: Department of Computer Science

Posting Number: F00971

Full or Part Time: Full Time

Open Date: 04/03/2025

Close Date: Open Until Filled

Position Description

Primary Purpose and Essential Functions:

Teach required undergraduate and graduate courses in accordance with University and School policies and provide student advising typical of full-time faculty. Manage and maintain lab spaces as appropriate and participate in other service roles typical of full-time faculty. Engage in scholarship and professional development activities; and other duties as agreed upon by the department chair and the dean of School of Engineering and Computer Science.

Specific duties include:

• Advise students through their academic journey including providing information on degree requirements, academic planning, address concerns or challenges, provide general resources, and offer support for career development.
• Manage and maintain lab spaces including keeping equipment inventory, scheduling, maintenance, safety protocols, and ensuring a conducive environment for research and experiments.
• Participate in various committees including service work that supports the broader mission of the university.
• Involve in scholarship and professional development activities including conducting research, publishing academic work, and contributing to the field’s knowledge.

Teaching courses:

• COMP 055 – Application Development: This course develops the skills and techniques required for the creation of contemporary software applications. Contemporary software applications are complex systems that involve the interaction of multiple subsystems that require teams of developers working together for extended periods of time. Topics include teamwork and communication skills, current development methodologies, analysis and design documentation and the use of libraries. This course is intended to prepare students to transition to upper division courses.
• COMP 135 – HUMAN COMPUTER INTERFACE DESIGN: Human-Computer Interface (HCI) Design focuses on the relationship between humans and computers or other physical devices. This course helps students develop an understanding of the common problems in designing these interfaces and presents a set of design techniques to ensure that designs are both useful and usable.

University of the Pacific recognizes that diversity, equity, and inclusion is foundational to the success of our valued students and employees. We prioritize policy and decision-making that demonstrates awareness of, and responsiveness to, the ways socio-cultural forces related to race, gender, ability, sexuality, socio-economic status, etc. impede or propel students, faculty, and staff.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Doctor of Philosophy in Computer Science or a closely related discipline. Foreign degree equivalent is accepted.

Preferred Qualifications:

Physical Requirements:

JOB LOCATION: University of the Pacific, 3601 Pacific Avenue, Stockton, CA 95211

Hiring Range: $99,910.00 per year

Special Instructions:

Submit a detailed curriculum vitae, a statement of research and teaching interests, and names and contact information of at least three references.

All applicants for this position are required to complete the application online at University of the Pacific’s website: https://pacific.peopleadmin.com/ and submit online all supporting application materials, prepared in PDF format.

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Reference Letter Information:

Are Applicants Required to Submit References for This Posting? Yes

Minimum Number of References: 2

Maximum Number of References: 3

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