Professor of Practice/Assistant Professor-Computer Science

Posting Details

Position Information

Position Title

Professor of Practice/Assistant Professor-Computer Science

Department

Engineering Technology & Applied Computing

Appointment

9 Months

Tenure Status

Non Tenure Track

FLSA

Exempt

Job Summary

Missouri Western State University’s College of Business and
Professional Studies and the Department of the Engineering
Technology and Applied Computing invites applications for a
Professor of Practice (non-tenure track)/Assistant Professor
(tenure-track) in Computer Science position beginning in
August 2027 . This is a 9-month appointment. The faculty rank
is dependent on the candidate’s experience. Salary is commensurate
with qualifications and experience. Review of applicants will begin
immediately and continue until the position is filled.

This position offers an exciting opportunity for the individual to
modernize a computer science program aligned with
industry/workforce needs. The successful candidate will be expected
to teach courses related to computer science, and potentially,
cybersecurity. This individual instructor is expected to plan,
organize, and teach in a manner that facilitates student learning
in keeping with the learning-centered values and goals of the
university, as well as develop and manage industry
partnerships.

Essential Job Duties

ESSENTIAL DUTIES :

• Teaching : Teach undergraduate students in the computer

science program with cutting edge content. Use of best teaching
practices in face-to-face, hybrid, and online classroom
environments. Document students’ attendance, participation, and
academic progress by giving and grading assignments, projects,
quizzes and/or examinations that lead to a final grade; plan and
create lectures, in-class activities, and assignments. Promote
applied learning in course work. Develop and manage curricular
materials, ensuring that they meet departmental and university
standards; participation in campus initiatives related to teaching
such as learning communities, honors programs, and applied
learning. Maintain currency in one’s area of expertise and
discipline.

• Scholarship : Engage in scholarly activities leading to

peer-reviewed artifacts, including basic research, reviews and/or
integrates prior research, applies current knowledge and
innovations to important practices, and focuses on the nature and
improvement of teaching .

• Service : Provide academic advising and support related

to the academic progress of students; be accessible to students
outside the classroom, providing ample periods of time for
counseling and mentoring students in matters related to academic
success; engage in service activities in support of departmental,
college, and university needs; service supporting community
outreach; service to relevant professional organizations;
participate in student recruitment efforts as assigned; and
establish industry partnerships for the purpose of providing
applied learning experiences for students, as well as maintain
program currency/relevance to ensure workforce readiness of
students .

• Other duties as assigned.

Required Qualifications

• Degree in computer science, cybersecurity, information

technology, or a closely related field.

• Must be currently authorized to continuously work in the United

States.

Preferred Qualifications

• Master’s degree or higher is preferred.
• Bachelor’s degree candidates are considered.
• Although teaching experience is not required, the qualified

candidate will have a strong interest in teaching and advising
students who are interested in the field.

• Workforce/Industry experience in software engineering,

networking, operating systems and/or related experience.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

• Proficient in Python and Java programming, discrete structures

and algorithm analysis.

• Communication, interpersonal skills as applied to interaction

with coworkers, supervisor, the general public, etc. sufficient to
exchange or convey information and to receive work direction.

• Excellent teaching skills with an ability to coordinate with

the faculty and students.

• Strong organizational skills
• Ability to multitask
• Ability to engage large groups of people with complicated

material

• Able to teach with appropriate real-world experience
• Able to demonstrate confidence teaching and presenting in a

public forum

• Technologically adept: can utilize electronic communications,

online learning management systems, and other forms of technology
related to the position

• Passionate about specific academic fields and education in

general

• Clearly understands curriculum design, pedagogy, and learning

outcomes assessment

Physical Demands

Sedentary Work: Exerting up to 10 pounds of force occasionally
and/or a negligible amount of force frequently or constantly to
lift, carry, push, pull or otherwise move objects, including the
human body. Sedentary work involves sitting most of the time.

Additional Demands

University

Designated as the State of Missouri’s applied learning institution,
Missouri Western State University is a public open-access
institution located in St. Joseph, Missouri, on a beautiful
744-acre campus approximately 35 minutes north of the Kansas City
International Airport. With 4,500 plus graduate and undergraduate
students and over 29,000 alumni, Missouri Western is designated as
a First-Gen Forward campus dedicated to academic innovation,
regional and community partnerships, and a student-centered
experience.

Missouri Western State University is an active participant in the
educational, economic, cultural, and social development of the
people and region it serves, and the campus’ distinctive focus on
applied learning and research is a hallmark of its innovative
teaching and learning environment. Missouri Western seeks to build
an inclusive environment that is open, welcoming, and supportive of
individuals of all backgrounds. We strongly encourage candidates
from underrepresented groups and women to apply for this
position.

Posting Detail Information

Posting Number

F049P

Number of Vacancies

1

Desired Start Date

08/23/2027

Open Date

10/09/2026

Priority Deadline

Open Until Filled

Yes

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