Assistant Professor of Instruction, Computer Science

Subject to Collective Bargaining Agreement Requirements

Duties: The Department of Computer Science invites applications for a full-time, nine-month renewable non-tenure track faculty position beginning in Fall 2027. The primary responsibility of this role is teaching introductory and advanced courses in the computer science program, for a total of 24 credit hours per academic year.

Other responsibilities include professional development, student recruitment and events, and service to the program area, department, college, university, and the community.

Required:

A master's degree in Computer Science or a related field from an accredited institution is required at the start of employment.

Preferred:

Preferred applicants will have experience teaching programming courses in C++, the ability to teach courses in the computer science core, e.g., Data Structures, experience with Git and GitHub, and a PhD in Computer Science from an accredited institution.

Comments: Review of applications will begin January 13, 2027 and continue until the position is filled. Official transcripts are required before employment.

Candidates should complete the online application at: https://uakron.wd1.myworkdayjobs.com/en-US/UACareers attaching a cover letter, a curriculum vitae; a narrative which includes teaching philosophy; unofficial copies of graduate transcripts; and three professional references with titles, physical addresses, e-mail addresses, and telephone numbers.

United States of America (Exempt)

Union Affiliation (if applicable):

American Association of University Professors

For assistance with your application or attachments, please contact the Human Resources representative listed:

Iron Bonesibones@uakron.edu

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