The Department of Computer Science at the University of Denver is a vibrant, welcoming, and optimistic community that values high-quality teaching and mentoring of students focused on building student enthusiasm, curiosity, and confidence. We provide support and encouragement to students of different needs, while maintaining high standards of accomplishment. We are dedicated to building a culturally diverse and pluralistic faculty and staff who are committed to teaching and working in a multicultural environment. We especially welcome applications from women, minorities, members of the LGBTQ community, people with disabilities, and veterans.

We invite applications for two full-time, non-tenure track Teaching Series faculty positions for the 2022-2023 academic year beginning  September 1, 2022. One position is for a Teaching Assistant Professor. The other position is open rank (Teaching Associate Professor or Teaching Professor appointments may be possible for well-qualified applicants).

Teaching Assistant Professor appointments are initially one-year contracts renewable annually for three years. Following a successful formal performance review, the subsequent contract is for three years. During the sixth year, a faculty member can apply for promotion to Teaching Associate Professor and be awarded a 5-year contract. Teaching Professor contracts are 7 years in length.

Position Summary 

The hired individuals will be responsible for teaching introductory, higher-level undergraduate, and possibly graduate level computer science courses. Duties include teaching six courses per year in a quarter-based system, advising students, participating in department activities, participating in equity, diversity, and inclusivity efforts, and performing departmental and university service. These positions do not require research.  The successful applicant will have a passion for teaching and a demonstrated ability to teach Computer Science courses.

Required Qualifications

• MS in Computer Science or a related discipline (by the time of appointment).
• Evidence demonstrating potential for excellence in teaching.
• Interest in integrating DEI into teaching and service

Salary Grade:

The salary grade for the position is UC.

Salary Range:

The salary range for the FT Teaching Professor= $86K-$95K, Associate TP = $79K-$85K, Assistant TP = $75K-$78K.

The University of Denver has provided a compensation range that represents its good faith estimate of what the University may pay for the position at the time of posting. The University may ultimately pay more or less than the posted compensation range. The salary offered to the selected candidate will be determined based on factors such as the qualifications of the selected candidate, departmental budget availability, internal salary equity considerations, and available market information, but not based on a candidates sex or any other protected status.

Application Deadline 

Review of applications will begin immediately.  Applications will continue to be reviewed until the position is filled.

Special Instructions

Candidates must apply online through www.du.edu/jobs to be considered. Only applications submitted online will be accepted.

Please include the following documents with your application:

1. Cover letter that includes what courses and areas you are especially interested and qualified to teach.

2. Curriculum Vitae indicating teaching experience.

3. Course Evaluations

4. A teaching statement describing your teaching philosophy, methods, and experiences (maximum 2 pages).

5. A justice, equity, diversity, and inclusivity (JEDI) statement describing your philosophy, methods and experiences in JEDI.

6. Names and contact information of three references.

The University of Denver is an equal opportunity employer. The University of Denver prohibits discrimination on the basis of race, color, national origin, age (40 years and over in the employment context), religion, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, genetic information, marital status, veterans status, and any other class of individuals protected from discrimination under federal, state, or local law, regulation, or ordinance in any of the university's educational programs and activities, and in the employment (including application for employment) and admissions (including application for admission) context, as required by Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972; Title III of the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990, as amended in 2008; Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973; Title VI and VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964; the Age Discrimination Act of 1975; the Age Discrimination in Employment Act of 1967; and any other federal, state, and local laws, regulations, or ordinances that prohibit discrimination, harassment, and/or retaliation. For the university's complete Non-Discrimination Statement, please see non‑discrimination‑statement.


All offers of employment are contingent upon satisfactory completion of a criminal history background check.