Job Description

Job Description Summary
Wentworth Institute of Technology’s School of Computing & Data Science invites applications for open-rank full-time faculty positions in Computer Science beginning August 31, 2023.

This individual will be responsible for:
Teaching undergraduate and master’s level computing courses – The typical teaching load is three 4-credit courses in each of the Fall and Spring semesters, with opportunities for summer teaching.
Engaging in research and scholarly activity
Performing service to the university and the profession, which includes academic advising, student engagement, and serving on committees.

About Wentworth & SCDS:
Founded in 1904, Wentworth Institute of Technology is an independent, co-educational, nationally ranked university offering career-focused education through 24 bachelor’s and 13 master’s degree programs in areas including Computer Science, Computer Networking, Cybersecurity, Engineering, Architecture, Design, and Construction Management. Wentworth’s mission is to prepare our students for career success through experiential learning. Recent new programs include Cybersecurity and Computer Science + Society, launched in 2019 and 2021 respectively.
The School of Computing & Data Science consists of 30+ full-time faculty that offer undergraduate majors in Computer Science, Cybersecurity, Computer Networking, Information Technology, and Applied Mathematics and graduate degrees in Applied Computer Science, Data Science, and Business Analytics. The school has teaching and research strengths in artificial intelligence, data science, cybersecurity, high-performance computing, stochastic processes, dynamical systems, financial math and modeling. In addition, members of the school have close collaborative relationships with faculty in sciences, humanities, and electrical and computer engineering, among others.

Inclusive Excellence at Wentworth:
Wentworth Institute of Technology is committed to diversity, equity, and inclusion in all University programs and activities. The University does not discriminate based on race, color, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, religion, disability, age, genetic information, gender identity, veteran status or any other category protected by law. All qualified applicants will receive consideration.
To find out more about the Wentworth’s commitment to Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion, please visit the website https://wit.edu/about/diversity. All applicants have the right to accessibility support and accommodations. To request accessibility support or accommodations, contact the Executive Director of Equity and Compliance, Catlin Wells, at [email protected].

Application Procedures: Review of applications will begin October 17, 2022 and will be accepted on a rolling basis. This position will automatically close on May 1, 2023.

How to apply: Qualified applicants should submit an application via this website: https://wit.edu/careers/work-wentworth with the documents listed below.

· Cover Letter (Required)
· Current curriculum vitae (Required)
· Teaching Statement (Required)
· Research Statement (Required)
· Diversity Statement (Required)
· Other Documents (Optional)
Minimum Education Required Master's degree
Preferred Education Doctoral degree
Minimum Work Experience Required At least one year of undergraduate or graduate teaching experience
Preferred Work Experience
Minimum Knowledge Required Comprehensive knowledge of theories, concepts and practices and ability to use in complex, difficult and/or unprecedented situations.
Preferred Knowledge Comprehensive knowledge of theories, concepts and practices and ability to use in complex, difficult and/or unprecedented situations.
Advertised Minimum Qualifications
Required Qualifications:
· Demonstrated success in teaching at the undergraduate or graduate levels.
· Demonstrated success with research and scholarly activities related to computing and related topics.
· Demonstrated commitment to working effectively with faculty, staff, and students from diverse ethnic, cultural, and socioeconomic backgrounds.

Required Education: M.S. in Computer Science or a related discipline.