Assistant/Associate Professor of Software Engineering, Cybersecurity, or Computer Science Salary Depends on Qualifications Location St. Cloud MN 56301, MN Job Type Fixed-Term, Non-Probationary College/Unit College of Science & Engineering Job Number 19-00041 Closing 1/21/2019 11:59 PM Central Description The Department of Computer Science and Information Technology, located in the School of Computing, Engineering, and the Environment (SCEE) which is embedded in the College of Science and Engineering (COSE) at St. Cloud State University, has one-year fixed-term faculty openings for Fall 2019. Successful candidates will have expertise to support undergraduate and graduate programs in Computer Science, Cybersecurity, and/or Software Engineering. The department values close student-faculty interaction and stewardship of place. More information about the college and the department can be found at and . Responsibilities The successful candidate will contribute to the delivery and assessment of courses, and participate in program enhancement activities. Course delivery may include face-to-face, online, and hybrid/blended approaches. Primary duties will include teaching undergraduate and graduate courses supporting computer science, cybersecurity and/or software engineering programs. Faculty are expected to teach effectively, conduct scholarly activities or research, continually prepare and study, contribute to student growth and development, and serve the department, university, and community. *Employment for this position is covered by the collective bargaining agreement for the Inter Faculty Organization which can be found at . Qualifications Required: A Masters in Computer Science or Software Engineering. ABD will be considered if degree will be completed before the start date Excellent communication skills Evidence of demonstrated ability to teach and work with persons from culturally diverse backgrounds Preferred: Ph.D. in Computer Science, Computer Engineering or Software Engineering Academic experience in Software Engineering, Cybersecurity, and/or Computer Science program(s) Related industrial experience Experience in teaching and assessment of quality on-line (credentialed) courses Knowledge of Accreditation Board of Engineering and Technology (ABET) requirements Potential for successful collaborative and / or interdisciplinary work in the college's Integrated Science and Engineering Lab Facility (ISELF), especially within the visualization lab Knowledge base that complements existing expertise in the department (Platform-based Development, Theory of Programming Languages, Offensive and Defensive Security Principles, Software Reverse Engineering, Machine Intelligence, Cyber-physical systems, and Visualization). Supplemental Information Founded in 1869, St. Cloud State is an award-winning regional public university and proud member of the Minnesota State Universities & Colleges system. The 100-acre campus is about an hour northwest of Minneapolis and St. Paul, along the oak-crowned west bank of the Mississippi River. St. Cloud State students prepare for life, work and citizenship by exploring the world around them and making it better. St. Cloud State employees value active and applied learning, community engagement, sustainability, and global and cultural understanding. These commitments complement more than 200 majors, minors and pre-professional programs, 60 graduate programs and 250 student clubs and organizations. St. Cloud State began as a normal school in 1869 and became St. Cloud State Teachers College in 1921. Bachelor's degrees were first offered in 1925. Master's degrees debuted in 1957. In 1975, the institution became St. Cloud State University. In recent years, the University added applied doctoral programs in Higher Education Administration and Educational Administration and Leadership. A diverse mix of students from Midwestern towns and U.S. metropolitan areas are learning alongside more than 1,000 international students from about 80 nations. Additional information on St. Cloud State University can be found at: The ideal candidate will share St. Cloud State's commitment to our mission and values, especially our commitment to educating our racially and socio-economically diverse student population. Applicants will be expected to establish and maintain a professional goal to become outstanding teachers through the use of research based, best practices pedagogy. They should be willing to participate in teaching using alternative delivery methods such as online and hybrid. They will regularly engage in ongoing professional development and innovation opportunities focused on pedagogical growth offered within the College and at SCSU. To apply for this position, please continue the process via this website or directly at: . Application Review begins January 21, 2019; position is open until filled. Only complete applications will be considered. A complete application will include the following: Cover Letter Resume/Curriculum Vitae Contact information for three (3) current, professional references Teaching Evaluations (for those candidates with teaching experience) Copies of Transcript(s) (undergraduate/graduate/PhD); if advanced to finalist, official transcripts will be required. NOTE: Each required document must be uploaded for your application to be considered. Contact Information: Sarnath Ramnath, Chairperson, Department of Computer Science and Information Technology Phone: (320) 308-4966 E-mail: Why Work For Us GREAT BENEFITS PACKAGE! The State of Minnesota offers a comprehensive benefits package including low cost medical and dental insurance, employer paid life insurance, short and long term disability, pre-tax flexible spending accounts, retirement plan, tax-deferred compensation, generous vacation and sick leave, and 11 paid holidays each year. St. Cloud State University is committed to excellence and actively supports cultural diversity. To promote this endeavor, we invite individuals who contribute to such diversity to apply, including minorities, women, LGBTQ, persons with disabilities and veterans. The university is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, sex, color, creed, religion, age, national origin, disability, marital status, status with regards to public assistance, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, or status as a U.S. veteran. The Title IX coordinator at St. Cloud State is Dr. Ellyn Bartges. For additional information, contact the Office for Institutional Equity & Access, (320) 308-5123, Admin. Services Bldg. Rm 102. CANDIDATE BENEFITS SUMMARY For Faculty (IFO) The benefits listed are subject to change pending state and federal legislation and MnSCU Board Regulations. For further information about employee benefits, please contact Monica Schumacher in the Human Resources Office at 320.308.3321 or email or visit the Minnesota Management and Budget website at . INSURANCE ELIGIBILITY Eligible for Full Employer Contribution Toward Insurance : Faculty who are employed 75 percent time or more for the nine month academic year are eligible for the full employer contribution toward health, dental, and basic term life insurance. Eligible for Partial Employer Contribution Toward Insurance : Faculty employed at least 50 percent time but less than 75 percent time for the nine month academic year are eligible for a partial employer contribution equal to 75 percent of the full employer contribution toward insurance. INSURANCE EFFECTIVE DATE Insurance coverage does not take effect until after 35 calendar days of employment. Enrollment information is sent to the new faculty during this period and elections must be made online via the SEGIP (State Employee Group Insurance Program) website prior to the eligibility date. New faculty should find other health insurance to protect themselves and family members until coverage takes effect at SCSU. It may be possible to continue coverage (COBRA) through the faculty member's previous employer; information should be available through the previous employer's Human Resources Office. Another option may be to purchase a private policy. Many insurance agencies offer low-cost, major medical, or short-term health insurance policies. These policies may require the applicant(s) to provide evidence of good health. BASIC LIFE The employer provides and pays for term life insurance coverage for the faculty member. The amount of coverage is determined by the faculty member's annual base salary with a maximum basic life value of $95,000. HEALTH INSURANCE The Minnesota Advantage Health Plan offers comprehensive health coverage, four cost level options, and three insurance carriers: Blue Cross Blue Shield of Minnesota, HealthPartners, and PreferredOne. Clinics have been placed in one of the four costs levels within these carriers' networks. The faculty member enrolls with one of the insurance carriers and selects a Primary Care Clinic within that carrier's network. Family members may select different Primary Care Clinics anytime but must be enrolled with the same insurance carrier. A summary of the health coverage and cost levels, "Minnesota Advantage Health Plan 2018 Benefits Schedule," is attached. Benefit coverage is uniform across all carriers. There are no out-of-pocket costs for preventive care such as immunizations, well-child care, and routine annual check-ups. A deductible, co-pay, and/or coinsurance apply to other services. The cost level of the member's Primary Care Clinic determines the amount of these out-of-pocket costs. Most care is coordinated through the member's Primary Care Clinic; however, members may self-refer to certain specialists including obstetricians/gynecologist, chiropractors, and mental health/chemical dependency practitioners. Following are the 2018 monthly premiums for faculty who are eligible for the full employer contribution toward insurance: HEALTH PLANSingle CoverageFamily Coverage Employee PaysSCSU PaysEmployee Pays (mo.)SCSU Pays Advantage Blue Cross Blue Shield$31.54$599.26$215.16$1,639.80 Advantage HealthPartners$31.54$599.26$215.16$1,639.80 Advantage PreferredOne$31.54$599.26$215.16$1,639.80 DENTAL INSURANCE The dental plans offer comprehensive coverage that includes both preventive and corrective services. Preventive care such as periodic examinations, cleanings, and x-rays are covered at 100%. A deductible and/or coinsurance apply to corrective services such as fillings, restorative crowns, root canals, oral surgery, orthodontics, etc. Attached is the summary of coverage, "Dental Plans for 2018." Following are the 2018 monthly premiums for faculty who are eligible for the full employer contribution toward insurance: DENTAL PLANSingle CoverageFamily Coverage Employee PaysSCSU PaysEmployee Pays (mo.)SCSU Pays State Dental Plan (Delta)$5.00$29.36$38.66$63.02 HealthPartners Dental$5.00$29.36$38.66$63.02 OPTIONAL INSURANCE AND PRE-TAX BENEFITS Faculty may purchase optional insurance and participate in pre-tax benefit plans through the State Employee Group Insurance Program. Optional insurance plans include: additional employee, spouse, and child life insurance; employee and spouse accidental death and dismemberment insurance; short-term disability, long-term disability and long-term care insurance. New faculty may purchase certain amounts of insurance coverage without evidence of insurability. Health and dental insurance premiums are covered with pre-tax salary dollars. Other pre-tax spending accounts in which faculty may enroll includes the Medical/Dental Expense account, Dependent Care Expense Account, and Transit Expense Account. Campus parking costs through the campus Public Safety Department are also deducted pre-tax. Faculty who are eligible for insurance on a designated date will have an employer-paid annual contribution to a Health Reimbursement Arrangement (HRA) which may be used for out-of-pocket medical and dental expenses. RETIREMENT SAVINGS PLANS Eligible faculty immediately participates in the Individual Retirement Account Plan (IRAP). New faculty has 12 months to elect to either remain in the IRAP or change to Minnesota Teachers Retirement Association (TRA). Employee and employer contributions to IRAP and TRA are a percentage of gross salary. Full-time faculty also participates in the Supplemental Retirement Plan (SRP) after two full time years of employment. PLAN NAME CONTRIBUTION RATES SCSU Employee Individual Retirement Account Plan (IRAP) 6.00% 4.5% The IRAP is a 401(a) defined contribution plan. Participants are immediately and fully vested. Participants choose from a broad range of investment funds. Teachers Retirement Association (TRA) 7.5% 7.5% TRA is a defined benefit plan with all investments handled by the State Board of Investment. TRA requires a minimum of three years participation for vesting and provides a guaranteed lifetime annuity. Supplement Retirement Program (SRP) 5% 5% SRP begins after two fiscal years of full-time employment. The employee contributes 5% of salary up to a negotiated maximum deduction. A broad range of investment funds are available within the plan. Faculty also has the option to contribute to two voluntary retirement savings programs: 1) Tax Sheltered Annuity Plan or 403(b) and 2) Minnesota State Deferred Compensation Plan or 457. TUITION WAIVER Faculty are eligible for up to 30 semester credit hours of course work per year with the waiver of tuition at any Minnesota state university. The tuition waiver may be shared with the spouse or financially dependent children. Tuition waived for graduate level courses for a spouse or child is reported as taxable income for the employee. PAID LEAVES OF ABSENCE Faculty members accrue paid sick leave days during their appointment periods. New faculty members are credited with a sick leave advance at the start of employment. Up to three personal days may also be granted each year. For additional information: Your Employee Benefits Booklet: Summary of Benefits Booklet: Retirement Info: Agency St. Cloud State University Address 720 Fourth Avenue South St. Cloud, Minnesota, 56301 Phone 320.308.3203 Website