Faculty - Computer Science - College of Science, Engineering and Technology

Make a Difference at Grand Canyon University

Shape the bright futures of Grand Canyon University students as a full time Faculty member for the traditional ground campus in the College of Science, Engineering and Technology. Through hands-on, project-based learning, the college provides an outlet for innovation and cross-disciplinary exposure.

As a full-time Faculty member, youll provide program instruction incorporating innovative teaching methodologies, cutting-edge technologies and other industry trends reflecting advancements in your discipline. If you are highly motivated and passionate about delivering exceptional quality instruction in modern facilities with smaller class sizes, wed like to hear from you.

Responsibilities:

Responsibilities include delivering curriculum, facilitating classroom discussions, assessing student performance and preparing students to be successful leaders in their chosen profession. This is a 9 month position. Other main responsibilities include the following:

• Teaching undergraduate courses within the major.
• Assisting students outside classroom hours.
• Staying current on topics and practices related to the discipline.
• Assisting administration in driving curriculum design & development.
• Working with University leadership on strategic planning initiatives advancing science and technology education.
• Developing and administering forward-thinking short and long term plans for development and growth.
• Providing vision and leadership promoting consensus building and collaboration.
• Assisting the University in building a solid foundation for growth of technology programs.
• Mentoring undergraduate technology students.
• Fostering and promoting diversity and collegiality among faculty, students, and staff and is an advocate for change.
• Developing and maintaining relationships with industry contacts to support internship programs, project collaborations and industrial mentoring.
• Actively supporting college/university mission and initiatives.
• Actively participating on college and/or university committees.
• Assisting the Dean in developing internal and external communities that promote the major field of study, college, and University.
• Providing leadership to adjunct faculty.
• Actively engaging in professional development activities.
• Maintaining compliance with all college and University policies.
• Completing other duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Masters Degree in Computer Science or a related technical field from a regionally accredited institution.
• An extensive, advanced and current knowledge of computer science or closely related field including algorithms, architecture, and discrete structures.
• Ability to articulate a clear understanding of values-based education from a Christian perspective.
• Provide a positive example to students by supporting the Universitys Doctrinal Statement, Ethical Position Statement and Mission of Grand Canyon University.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Doctoral degree in Computer Science or closely related technical field, from a regionally accredited institution.
• 5 years relevant work experience which may include progressive business/managerial experience in a field related to computing or programming disciplines or higher education teaching experience in a closely related field. An equivalent combination of relevant work experience and education may be substituted.
• Familiarity with higher education, curriculum planning, best teaching and administrative practices; or a record of excellence in teaching.
• Exposure to various methods of adult learning, education deployment/delivery including distance education/online services and classroom

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