Lecturer, Computer Science

University of the Pacific, United States

Updated: 1 day ago
Location: Stockton, MISSOURI
Job Type: FullTime
Deadline: ;

Posting Details
Position Information


Title Lecturer, Computer Science
Campus Stockton
Department Department of Computer Science
Posting Number F00861
Full or Part Time Full Time
Open Date 04/16/2024
Close Date
Open Until Filled Yes
Days Per Week
Weeks Per Year

Position Description


Primary Purpose and Essential Functions
The School of Engineering and Computer Science at the University of the Pacific invites applications for a full-time Lecturer of Computer Science, to start in August 2024. This is a teaching-focused position, with an expectation of seven (7) courses per year. Successful candidates must be prepared to teach introductory programming and data structures courses. The ability to teach other lower-division courses, such as discrete math or programming for engineers, is desirable as well as upper-division and graduate-level courses in support of our Master of Science in Computer Science Program.
This is a full-time, benefits-eligible position with a potentially renewable one (1) year contract. This is a non-tenure track position, with no expectations for research, scholarship, or advising. This position is on campus and is located at Pacific’s Stockton campus in the California Central Valley.
Minimum Qualifications
  • A MS or Ph.D. in Computer Science, Engineering, or a closely related discipline.
Preferred Qualifications
  • Excellent oral and written communication skills.
  • Interest in teaching introductory and/or lower-division computer science courses.
  • Experience teaching computer programming,
  • The ability to contribute to upper-division undergraduate courses and graduate courses in the MS Computer Science program.
  • Awareness, aptitude, and commitment to contribute towards Pacific’s mission to provide a superior, student-centered learning experience.
  • Experience and/or awareness towards Pacific’s goals surrounding diversity, equity, and inclusion.
  • Experience and sensitivity in working with people of diverse backgrounds and cultures.
  • Demonstrated experience in advancing social justice, equity, and inclusion in a university setting.
  • Ability to engage and integrate culturally responsive practices and knowledge in their work.
Physical Requirements
The physical demands described here are representative but not definitive of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Requires extended periods of sitting and standing, occasional walking, and infrequent bending and stooping.
Work Environment/Work Week/Travel:
Work is primarily performed in a standard university classroom. Schedule is dependent on course and department needs.
Hiring Range $75,000 - $80,000 per year. We consider factors such as, but not limited to, scope and responsibilities of the position, candidate’s qualifications, internal equity, as well as market and organizational considerations when extending an offer.
Special Instructions
In order to be considered for this position, applicants must include the following:
  • Curriculum Vitae
  • Cover Letter/Letter of Application that includes:
    • Description of interest in the position
    • Description of how qualifications match the position qualifications (minimum and preferred)


This position is eligible for Visa Sponsorship.
Contact Information
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Reference Letter Information


Are Applicants Required to Submit References for This Posting? Yes
Minimum Number of References 3
Maximum Number of References 3
Background Check Statement
All applicants who receive a conditional offer of employment are required to execute a release and authorization for a background screening.
AA/EEO Policy Statement

University of the Pacific is an affirmative action and equal opportunity employer dedicated to workforce diversity. In compliance with applicable law and its own policy, Pacific is committed to recruiting and retaining a diverse faculty and staff and does not discriminate in its hiring of faculty and staff, or in the provision of its employment benefits to its faculty and staff on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, ancestry, age, genetic information, sex/gender, marital status, military and veteran status, sexual orientation, medical condition, pregnancy, gender identity, gender expression, or mental or physical disability.