Assistant/Associate Professor: Computer Science Education
San Diego State University

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The Department of Computer Science is seeking to hire a tenure-track assistant or associate professor in computer science education research, beginning fall 2022. The department is particularly interested in candidates who are researching broadening participation in computer science. This focus aligns with SDSU's Strategic Plan and the department's increasing focus on improving the recruitment and retention of underrepresented groups. San Diego State University is a large urban Hispanic-serving institution that provides many opportunities for research on broadening participation.

Candidates are expected to teach advanced undergraduate and graduate courses within their expertise as well as a subset of courses within the computer science curriculum. Candidates must have a PhD in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, or a closely related field. A strong record of scholarship is required. Candidates are expected to establish and grow an externally funded research program. Candidates with a demonstrated commitment to diversity are encouraged to apply.

The department of computer science is home to faculty who are principal investigators of research grants from NSF, DOD, NIH, etc. The department encourages collaborative interdisciplinary research with faculty members from other departments. We offer Bachelor and Master of Science degrees in Computer Science. Multiple faculty members are supervising Ph.D. students through two joint doctoral programs (JDPs): SDSU-UC Irvine Computational Science JDP and SDSU-UCSD Engineering JDP. SDSU is also home to the Center for Research in Mathematics and Science Education, an interdisciplinary STEM Education Research Center with 35 years of history fostering and supporting research collaborations. For more information about our department, please refer to https://cs.sdsu.edu.

We are seeking applicants with demonstrated experience in and/or commitment to teaching and working effectively with individuals from diverse backgrounds and members of underrepresented groups. Candidates must satisfy three or more of the eight building on inclusive excellence (BIE) criteria: (a) are committed to engaging in service with underrepresented populations within the discipline, (b) have demonstrated knowledge of barriers for underrepresented students and faculty within the discipline, (c) have experience or have demonstrated commitment to teaching and mentoring underrepresented students, (d) have experience or have demonstrated commitment to integrating understanding of underrepresented populations and communities into research, (e) have experience in or have demonstrated commitment to extending knowledge of opportunities and challenges in achieving artistic/scholarly success to members of an underrepresented group, (f) have experience in or have demonstrated commitment to research that engages underrepresented communities, (g) have expertise or demonstrated commitment to developing expertise in cross-cultural communication and collaboration, and/or (h) have research interests that contribute to diversity and equal opportunity in higher education. Please indicate in your BIE (Building on Inclusive Excellence) statement how you meet at least three of these criteria.

San Diego State University is one of the largest universities in California. The highly diverse campus community has a student population of over 36,000 and nearly 6,000 faculty and staff. SDSU is included in the Carnegie Foundation's Doctoral Universities: High Research Activity category. Established in 1897, SDSU offers bachelor degrees in 84 areas, masters in 76 and doctorates in 21. See https://www.sdsu.edu for more information. SDSU is a large, diverse, urban university and Hispanic-Serving Institution with a commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusive excellence. Our campus community is diverse in many ways, including race, religion, color, sex, age, disability, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, national origin, pregnancy, medical condition, and covered veteran status. We strive to build and sustain a welcoming environment for all.

Applicants should apply via Interfolio at https://apply.interfolio.com/99242.

Each candidate needs to submit (1) a cover letter; (2) a research statement; (3) a teaching statement; (4) a building on inclusive excellence (BIE; diversity) statement; (5) a detailed CV; (6) three letters of recommendation; (7) two most significant publications. Questions about the position may be directed to COS-CS-Ed-Search2022@sdsu.edu. For full consideration, applications should be received no later than December 30, 2021. The position will remain open until it is filled.

Salary is commensurate with experience.

As part of its commitment to a safe and equitable "OneSDSU" community, SDSU requires that individuals seeking faculty employment provide at the time of application authorization to conduct background checks if they become a finalist for the position; applications without this authorization will be considered incomplete and not considered.

A background check (including a criminal records check) must be completed satisfactorily before any candidate can be offered a position with the CSU. Failure to satisfactorily complete the background check may affect the application status of applicants or continued employment of current CSU employees who apply for the position.

The person holding this position is considered a "mandated reporter" under the California Child Abuse and Neglect Reporting Act and is required to comply with the requirements set forth in CSU Executive Order 1083 as a condition of employment.

SDSU is a Title IX, equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate against persons on the basis of race, religion, national origin, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity and expression, marital status, age, disability, pregnancy, medical condition, or covered veteran status.

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