Assistant or Associate Teaching Professor in Computer Science

Position Title:
Assistant or Associate Teaching Professor in Computer Science

Appointment Type:
Faculty

Job Description:
Summary of Duties and Responsibilities:

The Department of Computer Science in the College of Liberal Arts and Sciences at Iowa State University in Ames, Iowa is accepting applications for a term faculty position at the rank of Assistant or Associate Teaching Professor.

 

Responsibilities will include teaching computer science courses, mainly at the undergraduate level, and may include lectures in a large classroom setting and supervision of teaching assistants who would cover smaller hands-on lab sections.

 

This part-time term faculty position is an 87.5% full-time equivalent (FTE), 9-month position with an initial 3-year term. This position has the possibility of additional course assignment and possible summer appointment both contingent upon budget and staffing needs.

Required Minimum Qualifications:

For Assistant Teaching Professor:

• M.S. Degree in Computer Science or a closely related field
• Teaching experience in Computer Science or a related field at college level

 

For Associate Teaching Professor:

• M.S. Degree in Computer Science or a closely related field
• Three or more years of teaching experience in Computer Science or a related field at college level

Preferred Qualifications:

• Ph.D. Degree in Computer Science or a closely related field
• Demonstrated professional experience in Computer Science or related field
• Demonstrated excellence in teaching

Department/Program & College Description:

The Computer Science department resides in the College of Liberal Arts and Sciences offering B.S., M.S., and Ph.D. degrees in Computer Science. The department is proud to be one of the founding departments for the B.S. in Software Engineering, B.S. in Data Science, Data Science Minor and Certificate along with the B.S. and Ph.D. degrees in Bioinformatics and Computational Biology. We are active in interdepartmental graduate programs in Bioinformatics and Computational Biology, Human-Computer Interactions, and Information Assurance.

The department participates in many interdisciplinary research collaborations, including partnerships with faculty in bio-sciences, mathematical sciences, and engineering. The Computer Science department has 41 faculty professionals, 938 B.S. students, and 240 graduate students. All admitted Ph.D. students are offered a two-year teaching assistantship from the department, and almost all are supported by research or teaching assistantships after that. We have strong research and educational programs in Artificial Intelligence, Machine Learning and Data Science, Bioinformatics and Computational Biology, Human-Computer Interaction, Robotics and Autonomous Systems, Software Engineering and Programming Languages, Systems and Networking, and Theoretical Foundations. Our department has over $16 million in active research grants, including the interdisciplinary activities mentioned, and we contribute to active research and training grants totaling approximately $25 million.

Department Unit/Website:

https://www.cs.iastate.edu/

Proposed Start Date:
January 1, 2024

Proposed End Date or Length of Term:
December 31, 2026

Number of Months Employed Per Year:
09 Month Work Period

Time Type:
Part time

Application Instructions:

To apply for this position, please click on “Apply” and complete the Employment Application. Please be prepared to enter or attach the following:
1) Resume/Curriculum Vitae
2) Letter of Application/Cover Letter
3) Contact Information for Three References
4) Teaching Statement

If you have questions regarding this application process, please email [email protected] or call 515-294-4800 or Toll Free: 1-877-477-7485.
Why Choose ISU?
Iowa State University is committed to fostering a workplace of belonging, where diversity is celebrated and equity is a core value. Our Iowa State Employees enjoy comprehensive health and work-life benefits, including medical and dental; as well as:
• Retirement benefits, including defined benefit and defined contribution plans;
• Generous leave plans;
• Onsite childcare (Ames, Iowa);
• Life insurance and long-term disability;
• Flexible Spending Accounts;
• Various voluntary benefits and discounts;
• Employee Assistance Program;
• Wellbeing program.

Original Posting Date:
November 14, 2023

Posting Close Date:

Job Requisition Number:
R13483