Lecturer of Computer Science--Vancouver

Job Summary :

The Gildart Haase School of Computer Sciences and Engineering (GHSCSE) of Fairleigh Dickinson University (FDU) invites applications for a non-tenure track position in Computer Sciences (CS) at the rank of Lecturer at the FDU Vancouver Campus in Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada.

The successful candidate will need to teach eight courses or sections over three trimesters in an academic year in the M.

S. in Applied Computer Science (MSACS) and the B.S. in Information Technology (BSIT) programs starting from Spring 2024. This is a three-year appointment, subject to annual budgetary review, and is renewable.

• In particular, the successful candidate is expected to teach CS, IT, and Cybersecurity courses at all levels, including but not limited to Operating Systems, Shell Programing, Programming for the Internet, and Linux System Administration;
• provide academic advising; participate actively in student recruitment and retention efforts, learning outcomes assessment, and curriculum and laboratory development;
• supervise capstone projects, internships, and student organizations; accompany students on field trips and to conferences;
• and keep abreast of current developments in the CS, IT, and Cybersecurity fields. Other responsibilities include but are not limited to assisting in supervising the adjunct faculty;

coordinating, promoting, and reviewing the BSIT and MSACS programs; and in implementing GHSCSE’s initiatives. Furthermore, the successful candidate is expected to be present on campus at least four of the five working days every week, and to attend open houses and outreach programs, which are conducted on a few weekends.

The MSACS program builds upon the internationally recognized M.S. in Computer Sciences (MSCS) program of GHSCSE, with more than 40 years of academic excellence, offered at the FDU Metropolitan Campus in New Jersey, U.

S.A. FDU is designated as a National Center of Academic Excellence in Cyber Defense Education by the U.S. National Security Agency and the U.

S. Department of Homeland Security. The FDU Vancouver Campus also offers Bachelor of Business Management, B.A. in Individualized Studies, Master of Administrative Science, and the Master’s in Hospitality Management Studies programs.

Required Qualifications : 1.M.S. in Computer Science or closely related field, with significant relevant industry experience.

A Ph.D. in Computer Sciences or closely related field is preferred.

2. Strong commitment to excellence in teaching, service, and contributions to student welfare.

3. Knowledge of current and emerging technologies in the CS, IT, and Cybersecurity fields.

4. Demonstrated ability to foster student learning in CS, IT, and Cybersecurity regardless of level.

5. Superior oral and written communications skills and ability to work collaboratively.

6. Employment is contingent upon a satisfactory background check. Candidates for hire will be required to sign a waiver authorizing the background check and produce a Social Insurance Number.

Preferred Qualifications : Hours Worked Posting Date : 11 / 01 / 2023