Instructor/Assistant Professor NTT Computer Science Program Director UM Western

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Instructor/Assistant Professor NTT, Computer Science Program Director
Department:
Education
Position:
12-month contract with complete benefit package
Salary:
Negotiable within the range established in the CBA (Starting at up to $46,000/$54,000)
Union Affiliation:
None
Starting Date:
January 1, 2023
Description
**MEMBERS ONLY**SIGN UP NOW***. Western invites applications for a full-time, non-tenure-track, computer science program director starting January 2023. The university is committed to three years of program startup with funding from a Perkins grant. This invitation seeks a dynamic individual capable of working and teaching in an innovative environment to create new academic programming. The director will report to the Division Chair of Business and Technology and work closely with the Chief Information Officer to review and revise existing curricula (AAS in Business with an option in Office Systems Management, Secondary Education Certificate or BS minor in Computer Science k-12, and BS in Business Administration with a minor in Web and Digital Media) and to develop new stackable degree options in business, education and information technology. The director will pursue academic excellence within the program by providing leadership, promoting new program options, assisting with student recruiting and retention efforts, and managing day-to-day program logistics. This position will include some teaching of the academic programming.
Montana Western’s computer science program is being designed to meet workforce needs in software engineering by providing experiential education in all aspects of the development lifecycle as well as coding to support instructional technology. Initial curricula development will focus on the university’s one- and two-year degree offerings.
Required Qualifications
Candidates for the position must possess the following:
Ability to learn and apply new technologies in computer science
Ability to collaborate with professionals in an academic setting
Master’s degree in computer science or closely related field
or
a bachelor’s degree and 18 graduate credits in a related field
Administrative experience in program planning and implementation, evaluation, and
Teaching experience is preferred
Possess strong interpersonal and communication skills and a commitment to excellence
Excellent oral, written, and interpersonal skills, including the ability to work with diverse populations
Preferred Qualifications
Doctorate preferred in computer science
The University & Dillon Area
**MEMBERS ONLY**SIGN UP NOW***. Western is a dynamic, innovative, undergraduate university with over 70 full-time faculty and more than 1,200 students. It is located in Dillon, Montana in the scenic Rocky Mountains and has been awarded numerous top national rankings for delivering high quality, affordable education.
Montana Western is the only public four-year college in the nation offering
Experience One (X1),
experiential learning delivered on the block schedule. Class sizes are small and students take a single course at a time, three hours each day for 18 days, before moving on to the next course. Each course is four credits and four blocks are offered each semester. The block schedule facilitates field and lab work, undergraduate research, study travel, and interdisciplinary teaching. Montana Western’s faculty strongly believe in mentoring and inspiring students, and assisting them in the transition from university life to professional careers.
**MEMBERS ONLY**SIGN UP NOW***. Western is an integral part of the Dillon Community. With a population of 5,000 people, Dillon is known for outstanding public schools, safe environments, recreational opportunities, and an excellent quality of life.
**MEMBERS ONLY**SIGN UP NOW***. Western is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer and encourages applications from qualified women, minorities, veterans and people with disabilities.
Criminal Background Investigation is required prior to the Offer of Employment
In accordance with University regulations, finalists for this position will be subject to criminal background investigations.
ADA/EOE/AA/Veteran's Preference
Reasonable accommodations are provided in the hiring process for persons with disabilities. For example, this material is available in alternative format upon request. As an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer, we encourage applications from minorities, veterans, and women. Qualified candidates may request veterans’ or disabilities preference in accordance with state law.
References
References not listed on the application materials may be contacted; notice may be provided to the applicant.
Testing
Individual hiring departments at UMW may elect to administer pre-employment tests, which are relevant to essential job functions.
Employment Eligibility
All New Employees must be eligible and show employment eligibility verification by the first date of employment at UMW, as legally required (e.g., Form I-9).
Application
Review of applications will begin immediately, but will remain open until the position is filled.
A complete application Includes:
Letter of Interest
– addressing your qualifications and experience related to the stated required skills for the position. A general letter salutation such as “Dear Search Committee” or “Dear Hiring Manager” is acceptable.
Detailed Resume
– listing education and describing work experience.
Professional References
– names and contact information for three (3) professional references.
Job Location
Dillon, Montana, United States

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