Instructor and Academic Specialist Positions in CSE

Michigan State University
Computer Science & Engineering
Teaching Line Position

The Department of Computer Science and Engineering at Michigan State University invites applications for a teaching position, classified as a "Specialist".

The successful candidate will join a motivated team with a track record in innovative course development, delivery and assessment. Those interested in research in pedagogy are especially encouraged to apply. The appointment will be a fixed term, 100% time for a one-year period, with renewal each year according to performance and budget. This is a 9 month (academic) appointment and salary is dependent on educational background and experience. Additional opportunity exists for summer salary compensation.

The responsibilities for this position include continued development and teaching a university-wide introductory computer science service course. The position also requires training and supervision of graduate teaching assistants and coordinating laboratory sections.

Applicants for the position must have an advanced degree in Computer Science or related area with substantial teaching or industrial experience. This position will start August 16, 2008. For full consideration, applications should be submitted by March 31, 2008. However, applications will be accepted until the position is filled.

As a unit within the College of Engineering at Michigan State University, the Department of Computer Science and Engineering offers the Bachelor of Science, Master of Science, and Doctor of Philosophy degrees. The Department currently has 24 tenure-stream faculty, 3 teaching specialists, and an enrollment of approximately 140 graduate students and 400 undergraduates.

Complete information may be obtained from the web pages; in particular, see the course pages for CSE 101 at http://cse101.lite.msu.edu/index.php.

Michigan State University enjoys a park-like campus of 2,100 developed acres and 3,100 acres of outlying research facilities and natural areas. The campus is adjacent to the cities of East Lansing and the capital city, Lansing. The Greater Lansing area has approximately 250,000 residents. The communities have excellent school systems and place a high value on education.

Applicants should send a letter of intent, resume, the names of three references, and a statement of teaching interests to:

Faculty Search Committee
Department of Computer Science and Engineering
3115 Engineering Building
Michigan State University
East Lansing, Michigan 48824-1226
search@cse.msu.edu

For additional information about the Department, College, and the University, see http://www.cse.msu.edu

Michigan State University is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer and persons with disabilities have the right to request and receive reasonable accommodations.

Position Number: EGR 280