Lecturer in Computer Science
Applications are invited for Lecturer positions in the Computer Science and Cyber Engineering programswithin the College of Engineering and Science (COES) at Louisiana Tech University.
The vision of the College of Engineering and Science is to be a world leader in integrating engineering and science in education and research. Lecturers in the COESare highly respected, integral parts of the college’s mission and structure. In addition to their central role of teaching, they populate and chair various committees, provide leadership in many courses and other areas of institutional need, and are eligible for a promotion pathway that parallels the traditional tenure track.The College seeks to attract culturally and academically diverse faculty of the highest caliber. To build a diverse workforce, the college encourages applications from individuals with disabilities, minorities, veterans and women.
The ideal candidate will have earned a Ph.D. degree in Computer Science, Cyber Engineering, or a closely related field. Demonstration of potential for outstanding teaching ability, written and oral communication skills, as well asa commitment to demanding high-quality student work are expected. Candidates should also demonstrate the ability to work collegially as well as independently, have excellent leadership and organizational skills, and demonstrate a commitment to lifelong learning via a willingness to keep abreast of developments in the field. All areas of expertise in the discipline will be considered. A teaching load of 27 semester hours per nine-month academic year is anticipated, spread across three 10 week quarters
Louisiana Tech is designated as a national university by U.S. News & World Report college rankings. COES currently enrolls nearly 3,000 students, including over 130 masters and 120 doctoral students. TheCollege recently completed a $37M Integrated Engineering and Science Education building that provides 128,800 square feet of space to expand our focus on project-driven curricula. More details about the College and the Computer Science and Cyber Engineering programs are available at: http://coes.latech.edu.
To apply, upload (1) a cover letter, (2) a detailed curriculum vitae, (3) a teaching statement, and (4) full contact information for at least four references, as PDF files to our website.
Louisiana Tech is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action/ADA Employer and places a high priority on the creation of an environment supportive of ethnic minorities, women, veterans, and persons with disabilities.
Please Note: Applications must be completed by 11:59 p.m. on the Job Closing Date to ensure consideration.
Note to Applicant:
Applicants should fully describe their qualifications and experience with specific reference to each of the minimum and preferred qualifications in their cover letter. The search committee will use this information during the initial review of application materials.
References will be contacted at the appropriate phase of the recruitment process.
This position may require a criminal background check to be conducted on the candidate(s) selected for hire.
As part of the hiring process, applicants for positions at the Louisiana Tech University may be required to demonstrate the ability to perform job-related tasks.