Faculty Position FA25-037
December 16th 2024
Position Title
Full-Time Tenure-Track Faculty, Assistant, Associate, or Full Professor
Hiring Unit
Department of Computer Science
Job Description/Responsibilities
The Department of Computer Science at Southern Illinois University Edwardsville (SIUE) invites applications for a tenure-track faculty position, primarily in support of our Software Engineering and capstone project courses. As part of the SIUE School of Engineering, the Department offers an ABET-accredited B.S. degree in Computer Science, B.A. and M.S. Computer Science degrees, as well as a B.S. in Cybersecurity Engineering. The department currently has thirteen full-time faculty members and serves approximately 400 students across all programs.
Minimum Qualifications
• A Ph.D. in computer science or related area. ABD candidates may be considered.
• A demonstrated interest in teaching Software Engineering and mentoring our capstone projects.
• A demonstrated interest in developing a quality research program and in attracting external research funding.
Preferred Qualifications
• Experience in software engineering or project management.
• Teaching experience at the graduate and undergraduate levels.
Southern Illinois University Edwardsville nurtures an open, respectful, and welcoming climate that facilitates learning and work. SIUE is committed to education that explores the historic significance of diversity in order to understand the present and to better enable our community to engage the future. Integral to this commitment, Southern Illinois University Edwardsville strives for a student body and a workforce that is both diverse and inclusive. We strongly encourage candidates from historically underrepresented groups, including women, members of racially minoritized groups, and individuals with disabilities, to apply. For more on our State of Diversity, visit SIUE Mission, Goals and Plans
Terms of Appointment
The salary will be commensurate with qualifications and experience. The position is a 9- month appointment. Responsibilities include undergraduate and graduate instruction and university and public service. Candidates for this position will be expected to be studentcentered and demonstrate a commitment to promoting experiential learning.
Source of Funds
State
Salary
- Assistant Professor - $83,000 to $87,000
- Associate Professor - $94,000 to $99,000
- Full Professor - $110,000 to $116,000
For more information about employment benefits and policies, visit: Faculty Employment Benefits
Application Process
Submit a letter of application that includes a research statement; a statement on teaching philosophy; a curriculum vitae; and contact information for at least three references in one file in PDF format via email to cs-search@siue.edu
Please indicate "Software Engineering Position" in the subject of the email. Each statement should be no more than two pages.
Questions should be directed to
Chair of Faculty Search Committee 2025,
Department of Computer Science,
SIUE, Edwardsville, IL 62026.
Application Deadline
All application materials must be received by January 30, 2025.
SIUE is a state university - benefits under state sponsored plans may not be available to holders of F1 or J1 visas. Applicants will be subject to a background check prior to an offer of employment. Southern Illinois University Edwardsville is an equal opportunity employer and prohibits discrimination against employees, applicants for employment and students on the basis of age, color, disability, marital status, national origin, race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, or veteran's status.
In compliance with the ADA Amendments Acts (ADAAA), if you have a disability and would like to request an accommodation in order to apply for a position with Southern Illinois University Edwardsville, please call 618-650-2190 or email CareerInfo@siue.edu.
The SIUE Annual Security and Fire Safety Report is available online at https://www.siue.edu/police/cleary-act-forms/ . The report contains campus safety and security information, crime statistics, fire safety policies, and fire statistics for the previous three calendar years. This report is published in compliance with Federal law, titled the “Jeanne Clery Disclosure of Campus Security Policy and Campus Crime Statistics Act” and the Higher Education Opportunity Act also known as the “Campus Fire Safety Right to Know.” For those without computer access, a paper copy of the report may be obtained, with a 24-hour notice, from the Office of the Vice Chancellor for Administration, Rendleman Hall, Room 2228, 618-650-2536.
Dual Career Support for New Faculty
The Career Development Center has partnered with SIUE's Toward an Inclusive Model of Excellence project to provide a variety of career services and resources to partners of new faculty who have relocated to the Greater St. Louis area. Support for this initiative was provided by the National Science Foundation (NSF) through Award 1936141. Outlined below is a specific list of career services and resources available to help you on your career journey. Individuals are eligible to receive a maximum of three, one-hour appointments. Visit them online at: https://www.siue.edu/career-development-center/faculty/NSF-Advance-GrantLanding.shtml
