Department of COmputer Science

Resident Instruction Instructor or Assistant Professor (080045)

Position Description:
The University of Missouri-Columbia (MU) invites applications for the position of non-tenure track resident instruction assistant professor or resident instructor in the Computer Science Department. We are seeking candidates with excellent knowledge in core CS areas including database management systems and operating systems. Applicants must have a graduate degree in Computer Science or in a closely related field. Ph.D. degree is required if hired as a resident instruction assistant professor, while a Master’s degree is sufficient if hired as a resident instructor.

The responsibilities of the instructor include:

• Instruct core CS courses including database management systems and operating systems with a full teaching load.
• Participate in curriculum development with the CS Undergraduate Committee.

MU is the first state university west of the Mississippi River and recognized as one of the most comprehensive schools in the United States. Columbia has consistently been ranked by Money magazine as one of the nation's top places to live because of its excellent education system, economy, health care, housing opportunities and general quality of life.

Additional information about the Department of Computer Science can be found at http://www.cs.missouri.edu, which contains direct links to the College and University for detailed information.

Starting Date and Salary:
The starting date for this position can be as early as September 2008. Review of applications will begin immediately, and will continue until the position is filled.

Salary is competitive and commensurate with qualifications.

Application Procedures:
Interested applicants should send letter of application, a curriculum vitae, a teaching statement, and the names of at least three professional references to:

Chair of CS Instructor Search Committee
201 Engineering Building West
University of Missouri-Columbia
Columbia, MO 65211
Email to HallPat@missouri.edu

The University of Missouri-Columbia is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer and is designated a Doctoral/Research Extensive Institution by the CarnegieFoundation for the Advancement of Teaching. To request Americans With Disability (ADA) accommodations, please contact Trish Hall at 573-882-3843 or email hallpat@missouri.edu.

Date Posted:
March 17, 2008