Assistant Professor, Computer Science and Information Systems (1-Year Limited)

Rhode Island College invites applicants or the position of Assistant Professor, Computer Science and Information Systems (1-Year Limited). This is a full-time, academic year, 1-year limited position.

Computer Science and Information Systems (CSIS) is a dynamic growing department that offers majors in computer information systems, computer science, artificial intelligence, and cybersecurity. We work very closely with the exciting new Institute of Cybersecurity and Emerging Technologies.

Since its founding in 1854, Rhode Island College (RIC) has been delivering a low-cost, high-quality education in innovative ways from its beautiful campus in Providence, RI. As Rhode Island’s first institution of public higher education, RIC has grown from its origins in teacher preparation to becoming a leading regional comprehensive college. With the goal of preparing students to be engaged citizens, as well as meeting state and regional needs for today’s workforce and tomorrow’s leaders, RIC ensures that students have the support, skills, and opportunities necessary to learn and thrive. It offers an extraordinary collegiate experience with top-notch academic programs, active learning in the classroom, significant experiential learning beyond the classroom, and state-of-the-art facilities. Nearly 90 majors and programs are offered through its five distinct academic schools:  Arts and Sciences, Feinstein School of Education and Human Development, School of Business, School of Nursing, and School of Social Work. Over 40% of the RIC undergraduate student body are students of color and 45% are first-generation college students. The Department of Computer Science and Information Systems (CSIS) offers majors in Computer Science (B.A and B.S) and computer information systems (B.S) plus minors in cs, cis, cybersecurity, data analytics, and web development. We are an active, engaged faculty with diverse research and teaching interests.

Required qualifications:

• Master’s Degree in Cybersecurity, Computer Science, Computer Information Systems, or a closely related field.

• Teaching experience teaching at the college/university level.
• Industry experience in IS/IT and/or software development.
• Interest in teaching and researching primarily in information systems and one or more of the following or related areas: data analytics/science, computer networking, cloud computing, computer programming/software development and cybersecurity.
• Ability to teach in-person, hybrid and online courses.