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Computer Information Science, Professor/Associate Professor/Assistant Professor (AA26046)
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Position Number: 5917438
Location: Mankato, MN
Position Type: Science - Computer Science

Computer Information Science, Professor/Associate Professor/Assistant Professor (AA26046)

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Working Title:
Computer Information Science, Professor/Associate Professor/Assistant Professor (AA26046)

Institution:
Minnesota State University, Mankato

Classification Title:
State University Faculty

Bargaining Unit / Union:
209: Inter Faculty Organization

City:
Mankato

FLSA:
Job Exempt

Full Time / Part Time:
Full time

Employment Condition:
Unclassified - Unlimited Academic

Salary Range:
$64,066.00 - $186,015.00

Application Deadline: Review of applications will begin on January 29, 2025 and continue until the position is filled.

Position: Tenure-Track (Probationary*)

Salary Type: Depends on qualifications

Job Description

This position is for a new faculty member who will help support the Computer Information Science Department's undergraduate work-based software engineering (SE) program.

After completing two years of core studies either at Minnesota State University, Mankato or another institution, students compete for a position in our upper-division SE program. The upper division experience starts with a one-semester residential "Academy" that takes place in the Minneapolis/St. Paul metropolitan area, during which students are prepared for four semesters of work in industry, including mastering skills for self-directed learning and finding a co-op placement. Students then move on to four semesters of working at a paid co-op position in industry combined with virtual/distance study with our faculty. The work-based SE curriculum combines technical software engineering training with the professional skills development necessary to succeed in a STEM career.

Responsibilities in this position include facilitating aspects of the "Academy" semester, coaching and supporting students' SE co-op work, teaching core and elective upper-division SE topics courses, and advising SE students. Course topics that SE faculty will teach include software engineering; project management; software quality, measurement and testing; software requirements; software architecture and design; leadership, metacognition, teamwork, written and oral communication, ethics, diversity, equity, inclusion, belonging, and professional and personal responsibility; and software process, lifecycle, and sustainability. Courses are delivered both in person, during the "Academy," and virtually during the four semesters of co-op.

The successful candidate will continue to frame and guide the new SE program overall, mentor more junior faculty and other program team members as the program grows, engage with industry partners to help create successful co-op experiences for SE students; participate in curriculum design, instruction, and evaluation; help create innovative strategies for student recruitment, retention, and completion; pursue externally funded research/scholarly activities; and eventually help lead the ABET accreditation process for the SE program.

This position will be primarily based in the Minneapolis/St. Paul metropolitan area.

A typical faculty workload responsibility may include up to twenty-four (24) credits of instruction per academic year.

The successful candidate may need to teach in other areas as assigned and qualified.

The successful candidate will collaborate with colleagues in curriculum design, instruction and evaluation, conduct research productively and mentor students in research, help create innovative strategies for student recruitment, retention, and completion, and develop external funding.

All faculty members are expected to engage in scholarly or creative activity or research, in continuing preparation and study, in contributing to student growth and development, and in providing service to the university and community (See Article 22 and Appendix G of the IFO Master Agreement).

This position will advise undergraduate majors.

Minimum Qualifications

Academic and work experience that achieve one of the following:

An earned PhD in computer science, a software engineering field, or other closely related computing field; or
Master's degree in computer science, a software engineering field, or other closely related computing field and minimum of five years professional experience working in software engineering or a closely related field; or
PhD or master's degree in any field with a minimum of eighteen credits of graduate study in computer science, a software engineering field, or other closely related computing field and a minimum of five years professional experience working in software engineering or a closely related field.

Demonstrated ability to serve a diverse population and apply an equity lens to this position including social justice and/or anti-racism.

Preferred Qualification

Demonstrated commitment to fostering a diverse working and learning environment.

Understanding of, and ability to support, and/or experience using, project-based and/or work-based learning pedagogical methods in a computing field, including teaching, advising, and/or mentoring students in such programs.

Ability to teach the following courses, along with additional courses depending on the department's needs. Upper division undergraduate courses in software engineering; software quality, measurement and testing; software requirements; software architecture and design; and/or software process, lifecycle, and sustainability.

Understanding of, and ability to support, development of industry partner relationships, particularly in garnering and supporting the software engineering co-ops that form the basis of the software engineering program.

Experience in starting, and successfully growing, new projects, organizations, or businesses.

Experience teaching and fostering learning success among diverse student populations including first-generation students, second-language learners, international students, and other student populations that are under-represented in the STEM fields.

Effective written, oral communication, and presentation skills, particularly in working with students, staff, and faculty.

Success or strong potential for productivity in research, grant writing, creative activity and scholarship.

Other Requirements

Work safely at all times, which includes but is not limited to, participating and completing all required safety trainings, as well as performing all job tasks in accordance with Minnesota State University, Mankato policies and procedures utilizing appropriate tools, equipment and personal protective equipment.

The Minnesota State University, Mankato Annual Security and Fire Safety Report is available for your review. This report is required by federal law and contains policy statements and crime statistics for the University. The policy statements address the school's policies, procedures and programs concerning safety and security. Three years' worth of statistics are included for certain types of crimes that were reported to have occurred on-campus, or in other University affiliated locations. This report is available online at: http://www.mnsu.edu/safety/. You may also request a paper copy from University Security at 507-389-2111, or by emailing security@mnsu.edu.

About

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
Additional information on Minnesota State University, Mankato can be found at: www.mnsu.edu

The salary range denoted above is the contractual range; however, salary upon hire is dependent upon qualifications and experience.

University Demographics

Minnesota State University, Mankato is a member of the Minnesota State system. Minnesota State has established a strategic vision, Equity 2030, which aims to close the educational equity gaps across race and ethnicity, socioeconomic status, ability, and geographic location by the end of the decade at every Minnesota State college and university and to provide an opportunity for all Minnesotans to create a better future for themselves, for their families, and for their communities. The focus of the work includes:

Enhancing access and student success.

Providing Minnesota with the talent it needs.

Anchoring the communities and regions we serve.
Equity 2030 seeks to bridge efforts occurring within divisions and institutions, creating an intentional statewide culture of equity-minded collaboration and resulting in equitable practice embedded throughout our institutions. The full Equity 2030 plan is linked here: https://www.minnstate.edu/Equity2030/index.html.

Destination 2030, the University's strategic plan announced by President Edward Inch in August 2023, commits the University to making transformative strides in four main areas: being a lifelong provider of access to an equitable and affordable education; being a leader in transformational learning generating inspired action; being a nimble and innovative steward of resources; and being a community of care built upon diversity, inclusion, and belonging. We seek to attract teacher-scholars who will be culturally and academically diverse faculty members, and staff with a demonstrated commitment to creating an inclusive learning and working environment. Minnesota State University, Mankato, is student-centered and focuses on applied research that expands knowledge; improves learning; and serves the region, state, and nation.

Founded as a Normal School in 1868, Minnesota State University, Mankato is now the second largest university in Minnesota with a tradition of combining big-ideas with real-world thinking to find solutions for pressing problems in the state, region, and global society. Mankato, Minnesota, is a community of nearly 44,500 people, about 85 miles southwest of the twin cities of Minneapolis and St. Paul. The University acknowledges the land and the tribal nations upon this land whose work is being accomplished. We acknowledge that we are on Dakota land. We also take the opportunity to recognize that we live, work, and learn in the homeland of the Dakota people, whose language frames our name-Minnesota State University, Mankato.

Serving approximately 17,900 students annually, the University is an applied research institution, with more than 200 academic programs, from bachelor's through doctoral degrees. The University is a diverse and global campus with 18% students of color and1,175 + international students from 95 countries, cutting-edge information technology solutions and extensive partnerships, with 1,600 faculty and staff, including 700 teaching faculty. The University has additional locations and a growing number of on-line programs to accelerate educational access and opportunity. These locations include partnerships in northern Minnesota's the iron range region. Fast facts about the university can be found here: https://mankato.mnsu.edu/about-the-university/fast-facts/.

Application Procedures:

A complete online application will include the following attachments. Incomplete applications will not be reviewed by the search committee.

Cover Letter
Non-Photo Resume/Curriculum Vitae
Contact Information for three (3) references
Unofficial Transcript(s) of all coursework/degrees
A brief (no more than one page) statement about your interest in and experience with project-based or work-based learning
A brief (no more than one-page) diversity statement defining diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) and describing your views and actions toward advancing DEI including dimensions of social justice and racial equity related to race, gender, ability and culture. How would your views and prior actions regarding diversity, equity and inclusion align with Minnesota State University, Mankato's goals?
A one-page statement of your research/scholarly interests.
A written statement (no more than two pages) of your teaching philosophy (including your experience or familiarity with the use of project-based learning and/or learning outside of the traditional classroom)
Teaching evaluations or other record of successful teaching

CONTACT INFORMATION:

Rob Sleezer, Professor

Computer Information Science Department

Phone: 507-389-1016

TTY: 800-627-3529 or 711

Email: robert.sleezer@mnsu.edu

*Employment for this position is covered by the collective bargaining agreement for the Inter Faculty Organization which can be found at:https://admin.mnsu.edu/human-resources/our-benefits/bargaining-units-and-personnel-plans/.

NOTICE: In accordance with the Minnesota State Vehicle Fleet Safety Program, employees driving on college/university business who use a rental or state vehicle shall be required to conform to MN State's vehicle use criteria and consent to a Motor Vehicle Records check.

Benefits Information:

At Minnesota State, we have a GREAT BENEFITS PACKAGE! Our generous benefits include 11 paid Holidays, Vacation Time, Sick Time, six weeks of Paid Parental Leave, low cost medical and dental insurance with low deductibles ($250 - $1500), a Pension Plan, 457(b) and 403(b) retirement plans and other retirement investment options, pre-tax medical and dental expense (with roll-over option) and dependent care accounts, employer paid life insurance, short and long term disability, as well as professional development and a tuition waiver program for employees and their dependents, etc. We promote the health and well-being of our employees and take work/life balance seriously.

Desired Start Date:
08-18-2025

Position End Date:

Open Date:
01-08-2025

Close Date:

Posting Contact Name:
Lacie R Mitchell-Garza

Posting Contact Email:
kz6609rp@minnstate.edu

To apply, visit: https://minnstate.wd1.myworkdayjobs.com/en-US/Minnesota_State_Careers/job/Mankato/Computer-Information-Science--Professor-Associate-Professor-Assistant-Professor--AA26046-_JR0000001147?Institution=a7c1912089511000d545e0844e430004