Assistant or Associate Teaching Professor

Loyola University, United States

Updated: about 10 hours ago
Location: Chicago, ILLINOIS
Job Type: FullTime
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Posting Details
Posting Details


Position Title Assistant or Associate Teaching Professor
Faculty Type Non Tenure Track Fulltime
Office/Department Computer Science
Work Environment Onsite
Location Evergreen Main Campus
Faculty Job Type Full-time
If Temporary or Visiting, Estimated End Date:
Position Duties
We seek an individual committed to excellence in undergraduate teaching to join the Computer Science teaching faculty at the rank of Assistant or Associate Teaching Professor, who has the appropriate experience and skill set to serve as the Faculty Director of the MS in Data Science program. A master’s in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, or a closely related field is required; a Ph.D. is preferred. This is an open rank position; however, candidates must have the equivalent of at least five years of full time teaching experience, or equivalent academic/industry experience for consideration for hire at the level of Associate Teaching Professor.
As the Faculty Director of the MS in Data Science, the successful candidate will work with faculty who teach in this interdisciplinary program to manage the curriculum and student concerns. The faculty director will have administrative staff support for the day to day running of the program, and a faculty committee to support curricular and educational needs of the program.
Applicants should feel comfortable teaching computer science majors and will have the opportunity to teach upper-level electives based on expertise. Interest in teaching in our data science undergraduate and MS programs is highly desirable.
Teaching load is usually four courses each in fall and spring, with no required summer teaching. The role of Faculty Director for the MS in Data Science program will include two yearly course releases, as well as a summer stipend. The candidate will assist the department in curricular development, review, and assessment, as well as contribute to the educational mission of Loyola University Maryland. Teaching faculty are full voting members of the department.
Loyola seeks a broad spectrum of candidates, including but not limited to women, people of color, persons with disabilities, sexual minorities, first-generation college students, those with non-traditional career paths, and those who understand, respect, and can actively contribute to the University’s Jesuit mission and values. For more information about our values please visit https://www.loyola.edu/about/mission.​​
With a newly established Office of Equity and Inclusion headed by our Chief Equity and Inclusion Officer, we are committed to providing an environment where everyone can learn, grow, and thrive. Key efforts include faculty development programming, opportunities for learning (e.g., Diversity Reading Groups), investment in pedagogical resources for differential instruction (e.g., Fellows Programs ), affinity faculty and staff groups, and following best-practices for hiring. For a full list of benefits to working at Loyola University Maryland, please visit https://www.loyola.edu/department/hr/benefits .
Applicants must submit the following online
  • A cover letter noting why the applicant is interested in both the teaching position and Data Science director positions, listing specific teaching interests and summarizing relevant experience in the classroom and in overseeing programs.
  • A up-to-date curriculum vitae.
  • A teaching statement that includes your philosophy of teaching, a summary of your teaching experiences, and the courses that you are interested in and able to teach.
  • A list of courses previously taught either on CV or in teaching statement.
  • Contact information for three professional references; this must include email addresses. We will contact references to provide letters for candidates who are chosen for the initial phone interview.
Required Qualifications
  • Masters’ degree in Computer Science or related field
  • For the associate teaching rank,, the equivalent of at least five years of full-time teaching experience, or equivalent academic/industry experience
  • Knowledge of computer science, if degree is in a related field
  • Expertise in Java, Python, or a similar high-level programming language
  • The ability to teach across multiple courses in the curriculum
  • Ability to direct the MS in Data Science program and strong interest in curricular and program development.
  • Experience overseeing or coordinating programs
  • A desire to and/or experience in teaching in the liberal arts context
  • A demonstrated appreciation of or engagement in high-impact teaching practices
  • Commitment to the goals of education in the Jesuit tradition
  • An awareness of approaches for creating a sense of inclusion and belonging in the classroom
Preferred Qualifications
Any of the following preferred qualifications will help a candidate stand out:
  • Ph.D. in Computer Science or a closely related discipline
  • Significant teaching experience in majors-level computer science courses
  • Significant teaching experience at a four-year higher education institution
Job Posting Date 02/29/2024
Priority Application Deadline Date
Job Close Date
Anticipated Start Date 08/15/2024
University Description
Loyola University Maryland is a Jesuit, Catholic university committed to the educational and spiritual traditions of the Society of Jesus and to the ideals of liberal education and the development of the whole person. Accordingly, Loyola inspires students to learn, lead, and serve in a diverse and changing world. Loyola’s beautiful, historic Evergreen campus is located in Baltimore, and its graduate centers are in Timonium and Columbia. Loyola enrolls 4,000 undergraduate and 2,000 graduate students across the Sellinger School of Business and Management, the School of Education, and Loyola College of Arts and Sciences. Founded in 1852, Loyola is one of 27 Jesuit colleges and universities in the United States and the first to bear the name of Saint Ignatius Loyola, founder of the Society of Jesus.
Diversity Statement
Loyola University Maryland strongly values the benefits that diversity brings to the workplace. In accord with its Ignatian values, the University is committed to creating and promoting a community that recognizes the inherent value and dignity of each person. Loyola University Maryland does not discriminate on the basis of race, sex, color, national or ethnic origin, age, religion, disability, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, military status, or any other legally protected classification. The University recruits, hires, and promotes in accord with this policy and its Core Values.
Special Instructions to Applicants
Successful candidates for any staff, faculty, or administrative position at Loyola University Maryland will be subject to a pre-employment background check. Note: In some cases, experience and/or education may be substituted for requirements.
Quicklink for Posting https://careers.loyola.edu/postings/7174

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