Assistant/Associate Professor, Computer Science and Software Engineering

Description

Required Qualifications

• An earned Doctorate in Software Engineering, Computer Science, Computer Engineering, or in a closely related field from a regionally accredited institution or equivalent accreditation.
• ABD will be considered if degree is conferred by August 7, 2025. If successful candidate is ABD, appointment will be made at a Lecturer level on a fixed contract until degree is conferred.
• Candidates seeking an appointment at the Associate Rank should have demonstrable evidence of significant contributions in teaching and scholarship.
• Experience in teaching, research, and professional service interests in the general field of computing such as Software Engineering, Computer Science, Computer Engineering or a closely related field.
• Experience in Scholarship and/or industry in the general field of computing.

Preferred Qualifications

• Teaching and research interests in disciplinary areas that complement and/or supplement the expertise within the Department of Computing and Software Engineering.
• Prior experience in teaching, research, industry, and/or extramural funding.

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

• Knowledge of major concepts, assumptions, debates, processes of inquiry, and ways of knowing that are central to the discipline(s).
• Understanding how to use digital and interactive technologies for efficiently and effectively achieving specific learning goals.
• Knowledge of critical thinking processes and understanding how to help learners develop high level questioning skills.
• Knowledge and skill in the use of inquiry-based instructional models and strategies.
• Knowledge and ability to use technology in various teaching modalities (e.g. Face-to-face, synchronous online or asynchronous online).
• Ability to collaborate with stakeholders both within and outside the University in the development and delivery of instruction, resulting in improved student learning.
• Ability to collaborate with related disciplines and to establish relationships internally as well as to successfully develop relationships and interact with external industry partners and the southwest Florida community.
• Ability to communicate effectively, work in a highly collaborative faculty environment, conduct themselves professionally, and perform appropriate service functions at the program, school, and university level.
• Ability to deal effectively with a various range of learners and to use information technology as a pedagogical and professional tool.
• Ability to work with and mentor student organizations, clubs, and competition teams.
• Ability to foster an entrepreneurial mindset that spans engineering education and research.
• Ability in collaborating both within and outside of the university in the development of both an undergraduate and graduate research program and in innovative and effective delivery of instruction resulting in improved student learning. A commitment to collaborate with other faculty to develop a shared vision of the future.

Special Instructions to Applicants

Appointment will be made on a 9-month multi-year appointment with an anticipated start date of January 2026.

Because applications and materials are subject to public review and retention under Florida’s Public Records Law, please DO NOT send examples of your project/scholarship unless requested to do so. Therefore, all submitted materials including articles, disks, slides, books, etc., become the property of FGCU and CANNOT BE RETURNED. As applicable, finalists will be notified of the need to submit specific additional materials. Such materials will become the property of FGCU.

Under Florida’s Public Records law, applications will be available for public review upon request.

Required Application Materials:

• Unofficial Transcripts
• Statement of Teaching Philosophy
• Statement of Research Interests
• Curriculum Vitae
• Cover Letter
• List of Five (5) Professional References and contact information

The position is listed as “open until filled”, however applications received by September 15, 2025 will receive priority consideration.