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Ecampus Instructor / Senior Instructor I (Computer Science)

Oregon State University

Ecampus Instructor / Senior Instructor I (Computer Science)

Oregon State University

Department: Sch Elect Engr/Comp Sci (ESE)

Appointment Type: Academic Faculty

Job Location: Various Locations

Recommended Full-Time Salary Range: $65,000 - $135,000

Job Summary:

The School of Electrical Engineering and Computer Science invites applications for a full-time (1.00 FTE), 12-month, fixed-term Ecampus Instructor/Senior Instructor I (Computer Science) position. Reappointment is at the discretion of the School Head.

This Instructor position is part of the core team of instructors for the online Computer Science program in the School of Electrical Engineering and Computer Science (EECS). The instructor will develop and teach a variety of computer science courses in the areas of operating systems, software engineering, and/or computing ethics, with opportunities to develop and teach courses in other areas of the program as needed. Ecampus instructors will work among a supportive group that promotes a positive team-work environment. OSU and EECS are committed to providing opportunities for professional growth for all employees.

The Computer Science online degree programs at Oregon State University serve over 4,000 students and consistently ranks in the top 10 nationally in the number of CS degrees conferred per year. Through this program and others, the College of Engineering delivers a transformational education that graduates leaders who drive change throughout their lives. The university's Ecampus partners with more than 700 faculty members and has earned national acclaim for the quality of its faculty development program. Oregon State University Ecampus is a national leader in online education, providing learners worldwide with access to high-quality online learning opportunities.

OSU offers both an online Bachelor's degree in CS and an online Post-Baccalaureate program that enables students with a Bachelor's degree outside CS to earn a CS degree in an accelerated fashion.

The OSU College of Engineering is committed to being recognized as a national model of inclusivity and collaboration. We strive to develop a community of faculty, students, and staff that is inclusive, collaborative, diverse and centered on student success. As such, we seek applicants who will broaden our capacity to advance student success across individual identities, racial/ethnic categories and socioeconomic backgrounds.

Why OSU?

Working for Oregon State University is so much more than a job!

Oregon State University is a dynamic community of dreamers, doers, problem-solvers and change-makers. We don’t wait for challenges to present themselves — we seek them out and take them on. We welcome students, faculty and staff from every background and perspective into a community where everyone feels seen and heard. We have deep-rooted mindfulness for the natural world and all who depend on it, and together, we apply knowledge, tools and skills to build a better future for all.

FACTS:

• Top 1.4% university in the world

• More research funding than all public universities in Oregon combined

• 1 of 3 land, sea, space and sun grant universities in the U.S.

• 2 campuses, 11 colleges, 12 experiment stations, and Extension programs in all 36 counties

• 7 cultural resource centers that offer education, celebration and belonging for everyone

• 100+ undergraduate degree programs, 80+ graduate degrees plus hundreds of minor options and certificates

• 35k+ students including more than 2.3k international students and 10k students of color

• 217k+ alumni worldwide

• For more interesting facts about OSU visit: https://oregonstate.edu/about

Locations:

Oregon State has a statewide presence with campuses in Corvallis and Bend, the OSU Portland Center and the Hatfield Marine Science Center on the Pacific Coast in Newport.

Oregon State’s beautiful, historic and state-of-the-art main campus is located in one of America’s best college towns. Corvallis is located close to the Pacific Ocean, the Cascade mountains and Oregon wine country. Nestled in the heart of the Willamette Valley, this beautiful city offers miles of mountain biking and hiking trails, a river perfect for boating or kayaking and an eclectic downtown featuring local cuisine, popular events and performances.

Total Rewards Package:

Oregon State University offers a https://hr.oregonstate.edu/benefits/prospective-employee with benefits eligible positions that is designed to meet the needs of employees and their families including:

• Medical, Dental, Vision and Basic Life. OSU pays 95% of premiums for you and your eligible dependents.

• Free confidential mental health and emotional support services, and counseling resources.

• Retirement savings paid by the university.

• A generous paid leave package, including holidays, vacation and sick leave.

• Tuition reduction benefits for you or your qualifying dependents at OSU or the additional six Oregon Public Universities.

• Robust Work Life programs including Dual Career assistance resources, flexible work arrangements, a Family Resource Center, Affinity Groups and an Employee Assistance Program.

Future and current OSU employees can use the https://hr.oregonstate.edu/benefits/new-employees/benefits-calculator to learn more about the full value of the benefits provided at OSU.

Key Responsibilities

90% – Teaching:

• Prepare and/or teach course materials in Computer Science.

• Responsibilities include equipping students with the required skill set, facilitating online classroom discussions, assessing student performance, preparing students to be successful leaders in their chosen profession, and creating an inclusive classroom (e.g. mentoring and supporting students from diverse backgrounds, fostering affirming classroom interactions across difference, challenging structural/cultural barriers that limit movement towards social equity in engineering education and practice).

• As needed, assist in developing courses or course materials and driving curriculum design in the Operating Systems or Software Engineering areas of the curriculum.

• Provide leadership, supervision, and direction for undergraduate and graduate teaching assistants.

10% – Service:

• Provide service to OSU and the land grant system by working on departmental, division, university, regional and national committees and projects.

What You Will Need

Minimum Qualifications (For All Ranks)

• Master’s in Computer Science or related discipline.

• Demonstrable online and/or in-person teaching or training experience and ability.

• Demonstrated ability to actively engage students.

• Ongoing commitment to identifying strengths and weaknesses in teaching, demonstrated by collecting and assessing teaching data, and seeking resources and guidance to improve.

• Demonstrated knowledge of inclusion and equity issues within Computer Science or other STEM fields.

• Demonstrated commitment to creating a welcoming and inclusive classroom environment.

• Demonstrated knowledge, ability, and/or experience in teaching undergraduate courses in Operating Systems (CPU scheduling, processes & interprocess communication, memory management, file systems, system calls & utilities, kernel and low-level programming), Software Engineering (design patterns, revision control systems, testing & deployment tools & approaches, software development lifecycles, software project management & agile methods), or both.

• Excellent written and verbal English communication skills.

Additional Minimum Qualifications for appointment at the rank of Senior Instructor I

• Four years of professional experience teaching at the college- or university-level

• Sustained record of exceptional teaching at the college or university level as evidenced by student evaluations of teaching.

What We Would Like You to Have

Preferred Qualifications (For All Ranks)

• Experience developing instructional materials for online or hybrid courses.

• Demonstrable knowledge of or experience with online pedagogy and current trends in online education.

• Knowledge of, or certification in, the Quality Matters assessment framework.

• Demonstrated knowledge and ability in computing ethics, including an ability to explain and apply codes of ethics and ethical frameworks, as well as an ability to present and analyze relevant case studies and ethical dilemmas.

• Experience developing instructional materials for online or hybrid courses.

• Demonstrable knowledge of or experience with online pedagogy and current trends in online education.

• Demonstrated potential to teach, or experience teaching a variety of undergraduate Computer Science courses beyond operating systems, software engineering, and computing ethics.

• Familiarity with a breadth of programming tools, frameworks and best practices, including those currently in high demand among employers in the software industry.

• Fluency in C/C++, Python, assembly and/or other low level programming language(s), as well as associated tools (e.g., IDE debuggers or gdb).

• Experience with a Unix/Linux environment and command line tools.

• Industry experience in Computer Science or other engineering fields.

• Proficiency in fundamental Computer Science concepts (i.e., programming languages, theory of computation, and algorithms).

• Experience managing small teams.

Working Conditions / Work Schedule

Working conditions vary depending on course(s) assigned.

Other than an in-person faculty retreat that takes place in Corvallis, Oregon in September of each year, all work can be performed remotely.

You must be available to work during normal Pacific time zone business hours.

Travel expenses incurred for the faculty retreat will be reimbursed according to university guidelines.

Special Instructions to Applicants

To ensure full consideration, applications must be received by 08/08/2024. Applications will continue to be accepted after the full consideration date, until a sufficient applicant pool has been achieved or the position is filled. The closing date is subject to change without notice to applicants.

When applying you will be required to attach the following electronic documents:

1) A Curriculum Vitae

2) A Cover Letter indicating how your qualifications and experience have prepared you for this position.

You will also be required to submit the names of at least three professional references, their e-mail addresses and telephone numbers as part of the application process.

Salary is commensurate with skills, education and experience.

For additional information please contact:

Jonathan Rich

Jonathan.rich@oregonstate.edu

541-737-0046

OSU commits to inclusive excellence by advancing equity and diversity in all that we do. We are an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity employer, and particularly encourage applications from members of historically underrepresented racial/ethnic groups, women, individuals with disabilities, veterans, LGBTQ community members, and others who demonstrate the ability to help us achieve our vision of a diverse and inclusive community.

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