Open-Rank Faculty (Assistant, Associate, Full Professor), Computing & 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, 2027. If successful candidate is ABD, appointment will be made at a Lecturer level on a fixed contract.
• Must possess a minimum of 18 graduate credit hours in the discipline from a regionally accredited institution.
• Experience and evidence appropriate to the desired rank

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.
• Potential to develop grant proposals and seek extramural funding – Assistant Rank.
• Evidence of success in peer reviewed publications, seeking extramural funding, and evidence of significant contributions in teaching and scholarship for an Associate and Full Professor Rank.
• 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.

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 teach undergraduate and graduate software engineering and computer science courses, and mentor students.
• Ability to publish in regional, national, and international venues appropriate to the discipline.
• Proven ability to think strategically and approach challenges with creativity.
• Demonstrated track record of reliability, meeting goals, and holding oneself accountable.
• Strong interpersonal skills and experience working effectively across teams.

Institutional Values & Behavioral Expectations:
In this role, the successful candidate will be expected to:

• Seek out new approaches to improve outcomes; remain open to feedback and new ideas.
• Lead with integrity; consistently produce high-quality work; persevere to overcome obstacles to meet deadlines and achieve deliverables.
• Share information and insights thoughtfully; build partnerships across departments; communicate respectfully; support colleagues to achieve common goals.

Special Instructions to Applicants:

Appointment will be made at a faculty rank commensurate with the candidate’s experience on a 9-month multi-year appointment basis available August 2027.

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 or 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:

• Cover Letter (please indicate the faculty rank(s) and specific position(s) for which you are applying)
• Curriculum Vitae
• Unofficial Transcripts
• Statement of Teaching Philosophy
• Statement of Research Interests (as applicable by rank)
• Five (5) Professional References

Review of applicant materials will begin immediately and continue until the position is filled.