Open-Rank Non-Tenure System Faculty Positions in Computer Science
The University of Texas at Dallas
Application
Details
Posted: 30-Sep-24
Location: Richardson, Texas
Salary: Open
Internal Number: 27689
Posting Number: F00925P
Department: Computer Science
Salary Range: Negotiable
Pay Basis: Monthly
Position Status: Academic Year
Location: Richardson
Job Summary:
Position Description
The Department of Computer Science in the Erik Jonsson School of Engineering and Computer Science at The University of Texas at Dallas (UT Dallas) invites applications for multiple non-tenure track faculty positions in Computer Science at the of level of Assistant Professor of Instruction. Associate and Full Professor of Instruction appointments will also be considered, based on qualifications and experience. Applicants from all areas of computer science and software engineering are sought.
Teaching responsibilities will include undergraduate and graduate level courses in the core curriculum and in the candidate's specialization area.
The appointments commence for the fall 2025 semester.
Qualifications
Minimum Education and Experience: A master's degree or equivalent in Computer Science or Software Engineering is required prior to employment, with teaching experience at university level. Candidates are expected to demonstrate the ability to work effectively in a highly collaborative, engaging, and dynamic environment comprised of individuals with a range of backgrounds, skills, and perspectives. We are seeking candidates able to deliver high quality teaching using evidence-based practices to effectively engage students from a range of backgrounds and experiences.
Preferred Education and Experience: PhD or equivalent in Computer Science or Software Engineering, with teaching experience at the university level.
The Department
The Department of Computer Science at UT Dallas is one of the largest in the country, with more than 5,600 students, and offers B.S., M.S., and Ph.D. degrees in both Computer Science and Software Engineering. It also offers degrees in Data Science, Computer Engineering, and Telecom Engineering that are jointly administered with other departments. According to US News and World Report, the department is ranked 3rd in Texas in its field among public universities. The department is home to about 4,600 undergraduate students, 1,000 graduate students, and 53 tenure track faculty. Our faculty include 18 NSFCAREER and multiple DoD Young Investigator Program awardees. The department is primarily housed in a 150,000 square feet facility and has excellent computing equipment and support. It houses a few centers and institutes, particularly in areas of cyber security, human language technology, AI, machine learning, and software technologies for improved human performance.
Application Instructions
Applicants should upload the following:
· Full curriculum vitae and cover letter summarizing their interests and qualifications for the position.
· Statement of teaching philosophy describing their conceptualizations of teaching and learning, and teaching and assessment methods, and how their teaching practices will engage students from a range of backgrounds and experiences.
· Teaching evaluations, if available.
· Full contact information for at least three academic or professional references.
Priority will be given to completed applications received by 11/01/2024. Reviews will continue until the positions are filled or the search is closed on 12/01/2024.
The University and Community
UT Dallas is a top public research university located in one of the nation's fastest-growing metropolitan regions. Our seven schools offer more than 140 undergraduate and graduate programs, plus professional certificates and fast-track programs. Our student body is 30,000 strong, reflecting students from over 100 countries and a multiplicity of identities and experiences. Over 65% of our undergraduate students receive some form of need- or merit-based financial aid; and 66%of graduating seniors have no student debt compared to 48% in Texas and 32% in the nation (2021 TICAS report).
UT Dallas is committed to graduating well-rounded members of the global community whose education has prepared them for rewarding lives and productive careers in a constantly changing world. A diversity of people, ideas, and perspectives is crucial to our vision and mission. UT Dallas is a place where members of the community from all backgrounds are welcomed, treated fairly, and encouraged in their pursuit of excellence.
The University has a variety of programs and initiatives to support engagement and success for all members of the campus community. Employee benefits include a range of physical and mental wellness resources.
The University of Texas at Dallas is an innovative institution in the heart of North Texas on the path to achieving Tier One national research university status.UT Dallas has grown since its founding in 1969 to include 132 degree programs, with cutting-edge curricula serving a variety of undergraduate and graduate student interests.The University continues its original commitment to providing some of the state's most-lauded science and engineering programs and has also gained prominence for a breadth of educational paths, from criminology to biomedical engineering to arts and technology.The wealth of learning resources available to UT Dallas students is the result of a concentrated effort to attract the top minds on both ends of the classroom relationship. Joining the faculty's Nobel laureate and four National Academies members since 2005 are more than 200 tenure and tenure-track professors hailing from the world's best colleges, including Harvard, MIT, Cambridge and Columbia University. In addition, UT Dallas is home to more than 50 centers, labs and institutes that facilitate research and opportunities for hands-on learning. Students, meanwhile, arrive at UT Dallas well-prepared ...to succeed in higher education: In 2011, nearly 39 percent of freshmen ranked in the top 10 percent of their high school class, and 75 percent ranked in the top 25 percent.With an eye on building a future as bright as its beginnings, UT Dallas will continue its push to attain Tier One research university status and produce graduates who are well-equipped to succeed professionally.