Teaching Professor - Computer Science
- Employer
- University of Massachusetts Lowell
- Location
- UMass Lowell
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- Faculty Jobs
- Science & Technology, Computer Science & Information Technology
- Employment Type
- Full Time
- Institution Type
- Four-Year Institution
Job Details
Position type: Faculty Full Time
Benefit Status: Benefited-Union
Campus: UMass Lowell
Department: Computer Science
Salary: Salary commensurate with experience
Applications Open: Jul 17 2019
Applications Close: Jul 30 2019
General Summary of Position:
The Computer Science Department at the University of Massachusetts Lowell invites applications for a full-time, non-tenure-track faculty position at the rank Teaching Professor to start in the Fall semester of 2019. Primary responsibilities are to provide high-quality teaching and service to the Department.
Applicants must hold a PhD in Computer Science or a closely related discipline at the time of appointment. The teaching load will be three courses per semester.
Responsibilities will consist of teaching existing courses at the undergraduate level. The successful candidate would also be involved in advising undergraduate students, service and outreach activities, and actively participating in continuing efforts to improve the department's educational mission. Examples of courses that candidates are expected to teach include: Computing I (Introduction to computing in C), Computing II (data structures in C), Computing III (object orientation in C++), and other undergraduate courses.
Minimum Qualifications (Required):
- Applicants must hold a doctoral degree in Computer Science or a closely related discipline
- Experience and demonstrated excellence teaching Computer Science at the undergraduate level is required
Special Instructions to Applicants:
Review of applications will begin immediately and will continue until the position is filled. However, the position may close when an adequate number of qualified applications are received.
Please include a CV, cover letter and a teaching statement/philosophy with your application. Names and contact information for three references will be required at the time of application. *Submission of teaching evaluations is optional.
Organization
Working at University of Massachusetts Lowell
Located in the culturally and historically rich Merrimack.
Valley in northeast Massachusetts, the University of Massachusetts Lowell is a vibrant research university that offers its 13,000 students more than 120 bachelor’s, master’s, professional master’s and doctoral degree programs. Exciting opportunities in experiential and service learning, scholarship, community engagement, and international partnerships can be found across the Colleges of Fine Arts, Humanities and Social Sciences; Engineering; Management; Sciences; School of Health and Environment; and Graduate School of Education.
This is a time of unprecedented growth and opportunity at UMass Lowell. Student enrollment and retention have improved annually. Research funding and alumni giving have increased significantly and the campus has embarked on the construction of two new academic buildings: the Emerging Technologies & Innovation Center and the Health & Social Sciences Building.
The University of Massachusetts Lowell is committed to increasing diversity in its faculty, staff, and student populations, as well as curriculum and support programs, while promoting an inclusive environment. We seek candidates who can contribute to that goal and encourage you to apply and to identify your strengths in this area.
Mission Statement
The mission of the University of Massachusetts Lowell is to enhance the intellectual, personal and cultural development of its students through excellent, affordable educational programs. The University seeks to meet the needs of the Commonwealth today and into the future and supports the development of sustainable technologies and communities through its teaching, research, scholarship and engagement.
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