Job Description
Assistant Professor of Computer Science
Advertised Job Duties
The Department of Computer and Computational Sciences at the University of the Virgin Islands (UVI) seeks to hire a full-time, tenure track professor at the Assistant level. We seek faculty who will inspire and mentor students at all levels while ensuring high academic standards in a nurturing and learner-centered environment in keeping with our HBCU status. The successful applicant will teach a wide range of undergraduate courses in Computer and Computational Sciences. They will also carry out an independent research program with undergraduate participation, advise and mentor undergraduates, and participate in University service as well as in outreach activities geared towards increasing enrollment, gaining ABET accreditation, and developing new curriculum to address the employment needs of the U.S. Virgin Islands. The successful applicant will work productively with students and colleagues of diverse ethnic and cultural backgrounds.
The Department of Computer and Computational Sciences is one of four departments in the College of Science and Mathematics (CSM) serving majors as well as other STEM disciplines. The Department has research programs in data science/machine learning, parallel computing and cybersecurity. CSM recently acquired a High-Performance Computing (HPC) cluster with 640 compute cores.
CSM fosters, supports and rewards excellence in teaching, research and service. Our academic programs emphasize critical thinking, problem solving, written and spoken communication and other skills tailored to help students succeed. CSM is committed to helping students excel academically and achieve productive careers through programs in academics, research and community service. The College provides degrees in Biology, Chemistry, Computer Science, Marine Biology, Mathematics, Physics, and Process Technology. Opportunities leading to degrees in engineering and medicine at affiliated universities augment our degree offerings.
UVI is a publicly supported land-grant institution and member of the Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs). Its mission is to educate and empower the U.S. Virgin Islands, the Caribbean and the world through an environment that promotes creativity, innovation and excellence in teaching, student learning, research, and community engagement. As a uniquely American, English-speaking institution within the Caribbean and circum-Caribbean, UVI's role as a producer/venue of thought leaders is critically important to the US Virgin Islands, the wider Caribbean, and the World. UVI is a community that intentionally engages individuals with diverse backgrounds, talents, skills, ideas, and perspectives to weave a vibrant learning and working environment.
Preferred and Required Qualifications
Required Qualifications
PhD in any area of Computer Science or a related field.
Demonstrated ability to teach computer science courses at a diversity of levels.
A research focus in computer science or a related field.
Demonstrated ability to work productively with students and colleagues of diverse ethnic and cultural backgrounds.
Commitment to lifelong learning and scientific research, academic and pedagogical advancement, and outreach to the local community through service and enhanced opportunities.
Preferred Qualifications
Post-doctoral work.
Research and teaching interests in Big Data, Data Science, Machine Learning, and Operating Systems.
Demonstrated excellence in teaching at the college level.
Application Details
Open Date: 11/14/2022
Close Date: 02/28/2023
Applications will be reviewed on an on-going basis starting January 23, 2023.
Posted Salary: $69,000.00 - $85,000.00
Special Instructions to Applicant
Email is the preferred method of communicating with applicants at the University of Virgin Islands. You will be required to supply your email address during the application process.
If interested, please apply: https://careers.uvi.edu/postings/5969
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Historically American. Uniquely Caribbean. Globally Interactive.
The University of the Virgin Islands (UVI) lies in the heart of the beautiful Caribbean. Although UVI is located in one of the most popular vacation spots in the world, it offers far more than just sun, sand and sea. The UVI experience is uniquely multi-cultural, international, entrepreneurial and intellectually stimulating. UVI provides a vital and exciting environment for educating future leaders of the global 21st century community.
Founded in 1962, UVI is a public, co-ed, land-grant HBCU (Historically Black College and University) in the United States Virgin Islands (USVI). Approximately 2,500 students are enrolled on the two campuses: the Albert A. Sheen Campus on St. Croix and the Orville E. Kean Campus on St. Thomas. The institution offers 47 undergraduate and graduate degree programs across its five colleges and schools.
On Dec. 19, 2017, the University of the Virgin Islands Board of Trustees approved UVI to offer online degrees. Through the newly established UVI Online Division, UVI will begin to offer courses and programs in a 100% online format in early 2018. Courses will start the second Wednesday of each month and will run for 8 weeks.
The degrees to be offered online include:
- Bachelor of Science in Cybersecurity
- Associates of Arts in Criminal Justice
- Bachelor of Arts in Criminal Justice
- Bachelor of Arts - Business Management
- Bachelor of Arts in Accounting
- Associate of Arts in Engineering Management Technology
- Bachelor of Science in Engineering Management Technology
- Bachelor of Science in Electronic Engineering Technology
- Bachelor of Science in Computer Engineering Technology
- Associate of Science in Electronics and Computer Engineering Technology
- Bachelor of Arts Financial Planning
- Associate of Science - Applied Computing
- Bachelor of Science - Applied Computing
- Master of Science in Leadership
- Master of Business Administration
The Middle States Commission for Higher Education approved UVI’s request to offer online degrees in 2017. The University is authorized to offer online degrees in almost all States, the District of Columbia, as well as Puerto Rico, through its membership in the National Council for State Authorization Reciprocity Agreements.
In a tropical climate, UVI students enjoy indoor and outdoor activities year round. Student entrepreneurs are rewarded with startup funds. STEM students present their research locally, nationally, and internationally. Internships give students hands-on field experience. Student clubs and organizations offer students the opportunity to lead, work as a team, network and serve the community. Career counseling and job search assistance is available for all UVI students.
UVI also enriches the community by offering arts and entertainment for the territory. If you have a flair for theater and the arts, the Reichhold Center for the Arts stages world-class performances by international entertainers. The Sports and Fitness Center serves as host for the renowned Paradise Jam Basketball Tournament that attracts NCAA Division I teams and supporters to the USVI. UVI fans traditionally wear UVI's school colors of blue and white at events. The Buccaneer mascot is promoted at UVI athletic events and on UVI paraphernalia available for purchase from the campus bookstores.
UVI boasts more than 7,000 alumni who excel as physicians, attorneys, judges, politicians, university administrators, teachers, nurses and many other professionals. Among the many accomplished former UVI students are two Rhodes Scholars and a Pulitzer Prize winning journalist.
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When inquiring or applying for positions within the University of the Virgin Islands, please also reference AcademicCareers.com
Applicants with dual-career considerations can find university jobs such as professor jobs, dean jobs, chair / department head jobs, and other faculty jobs and professional and administrative staff employment opportunities at the University of the Virgin Islands and at other institutions of higher education in the region on www.AcademicCareers.com
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