Assistant Professor of Computer Science & Information Technology

The Department of Computer Science and Information Technology, Data Science and Mathematics at Graceland University seeks candidates for a tenure-track Assistant Professor of Computer Science & Information Technology position to begin August of 2025. The Department focuses on teaching courses in computer science, information technology, data science, and mathematics in preparing students for careers in cybersecurity, data science, and software and web development. Candidates should possess a Master of Science degree or foreign equivalent with an emphasis in Computer Science and have an established record of scholarship as demonstrated by a peer reviewed publication and/or a conference presentation. Graceland is looking for innovative applicants who 1) have the ability to teach a wide-variety of courses including Artificial Intelligence, Machine Learning, Cybersecurity, and Full Stack Web Development; 2) will advance Graceland’s student experience and grow the Computer Science and Information Technology Department; supports student-faculty extracurricular computing activities, trips, and projects; 3) supports scholarships to attract students to the Department; and 4) will engage in service that highlights the school’s curriculum foundations – Global, Ethical, and Entrepreneurial.

Equal Opportunity Employment has been, and will continue to be, a fundamental principle at Graceland University, where employment is based upon personal capabilities and qualifications without discrimination because of race, color, creed, gender identity, religion, sex, age, national origin, disability, sexual orientation, or any other protected characteristic by law. Graceland University is a private, liberal arts university, rurally located an hour from Des Moines and two hours from Kansas City.

Qualified applicants should send a letter of application, curriculum vitae, unofficial transcript, teaching statement, and a list of at least three professional references with contact information using the application for below or send to: Dr. Kevin Brunner, Professor of Information Technology, Graceland University, 1 University Place, Lamoni, IA 50140 or brunner@graceland.edu. For full consideration, applications should be submitted by Friday, December 6, 2024.

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