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Assistant Professor of Computer ScienceAbout Alvernia University&nbsp;Alvernia University was founded in 1958 by the Bernardine Sisters of the Third Order of St. Francis. Through its main campus in Reading and locations in Philadelphia and Schuylkill County, Pennsylvania, the university serves 3,000 students of diverse backgrounds from around the country.&nbsp;Alvernia offers a unique blend of rigorous liberal arts core education for the development of the mind, strong technical training in many high-demand majors, experiential learning through study abroad and internship experiences, and engagement with the community through our Franciscan-based community service model. We call our model of transformational education the Alvernia Advantage, and we believe this style of education transforms students into ethical leaders with moral courage.&nbsp;Alvernia University ranks in the top 100 among 2021 Best Regional Universities in the North by U.S. News &amp; World Report, and we are recognized as a College of Distinction for our commitment to engaged experiential education.&nbsp;Position Overview:&nbsp;We are seeking a dynamic and dedicated individual to join our faculty as an Assistant Professor of Computer Science at Alvernia University. &nbsp;The successful candidate will be committed to excellence in teaching, research, and service within a liberal arts environment. &nbsp; This is a full-time, tenure-track position with responsibilities including teaching undergraduate courses, conducting scholarly research, and participating in university and department service activities.Responsibilities:&nbsp;<ul><li>Develop and teach undergraduate courses in computer science, with an emphasis on foundational principles, programming, algorithms, and data structures.</li><li>Engage students through innovative and effective teaching methods, fostering critical thinking, problem-solving skills, and interdisciplinary connections.</li><li>Pursue scholarly research and contribute to the academic discourse in computer science through publications, conference presentations, and other scholarly activities.</li><li>Advise and mentor undergraduate students in their academic and professional development, including research projects, internships, and career opportunities.</li><li>Participate in departmental and university service activities, including committee work, curriculum development, and outreach efforts to promote computer science education.</li></ul>Qualifications:<ul><li>Ph.D. in Computer Science or a closely related field (must be completed by time of appointment).</li><li>Demonstrated potential for excellence in teaching, as evidenced by teaching evaluations, syllabi, or other relevant materials.</li><li>Strong commitment to scholarly research, with evidence of ongoing research activities and potential for publication in peer-reviewed journals or conferences.</li><li>Ability to contribute to the university’s mission of fostering a diverse and inclusive academic community.</li><li>Effective communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to collaborate with colleagues and engage with students from diverse backgrounds.</li></ul>Preferred Qualifications:<ul><li>Experience in teaching computer science courses at the undergraduate level.</li><li>Expertise in one ore more specialized areas of computer science, such as cybersecurity, software engineering, or data science.</li><li>Experience with interdisciplinary teaching or collaboration across academic departments.</li><li>Commitment to integrating ethical and social considerations into computer science education and research.</li></ul>How to Apply:&nbsp;Candidates should apply and include a letter of application with current curriculum vitae, teaching philosophy statement, research statement, official transcripts, and three letters of recommendation. Review of applications will begin immediately and continue until the position is filled. &nbsp;&nbsp;Alvernia University is an equal opportunity employer committed to Franciscan values. All employees share responsibility for advancing diversity, equity, justice and inclusion in the performance of their roles while demonstrating service orientation, respect for all, intellectual curiosity, solution focus and innovation, and mutual accountability. Alvernia University strives to be a community supportive of diverse perspectives and identities and strongly encourages applications from women and minorities.&nbsp;

Alvernia University

Assistant Professor of Computer Science

Summary of Duties:The incumbent in this position works under the supervision of the Instructional Technology FacultySupport Manager by assisting with the following:• Responsible for assisting in developing, producing, and distributing audio/video/graphic content for faculty and students• Responsible for overseeing Media Suite technologies including inventory management, reservations, troubleshooting and maintenance• Responsible for hiring, training, and scheduling of four (4) Media Center Student Workers• Assist with daily office responsibilities including database maintenance, filing, copying, phones, guest and vendor reception, etc.• Perform other duties as assignedMajor Duties/ Responsibilities:• Facilitate daily office responsibilities including managing Student Workers, managing the inventory of equipment, checking in and out various devices, database maintenance, poster printing, filing, copying, phones, guest &amp; vendor reception, etc.• Manage the University Print Shop which is run out of the Media Center including Coordination and prioritization or print jobs to ensure efficient production schedules and timely delivery of printed materials, and management of print shop invoicing system.• Assist with recording on site and remote events.• Assist with the development of multimedia video lectures and podcasts.• Other duties as assigned.Position Requirements:• Bachelor's degree and current enrollment in an Alvernia graduate program• Familiarity with current software used for digital media creation• Excellent communication and project management skills• Ability to think creatively and innovatively• Ability to prioritize work, manage time, and multitask appropriately• Ability to function autonomously and as a member of a team• Ability to delegate tasks among team and prioritize assignments appropriately to maximize productivity and meet deadlines• Proven PC and Mac skills• Lift up to 50 lbs.• Flexible schedule to allow for frequent evening work

Graduate Assistant - Educational Technology - Media Center

Experienced professionals with content knowledge with a minimal academic credential of a Master’s Degree are encouraged to apply and join our growing academic community in both our day and evening programs.Multiple teaching locations are available for our main campus in Reading and regional campus centers in Schuylkill and Philadelphia counties.

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