Associate Professor of the Practice

Boston University; Boston (MA); On-site; USD 150,000 - 165,000; Full time

Job summary

Boston University invites applications for a faculty position at the rank of Associate Professor of the Practice in the Department of Computer Science within the College of Arts and Sciences beginning July 1, 2027. The role will support our MS in CS and MS in AI programs, teaching graduate courses in applied topics, and developing experiential learning for MS students including Online MS in CS & AI.

Qualified candidates will have a Ph.D.

Qualifications

• Ph.D. in Computer Science or related discipline.
• Strong professional record and industry experience.
• Commitment to teaching.

Responsibilities

• Teach graduate-level courses in applied topics (e.g., Applied Algorithms, Advanced Programming, Software Engineering, AI, ML, DL).
• Develop and organize experiential learning opportunities for MS students.
• Contribute to teaching and course development for Online MS in CS and AI.
• Support MS programs and collaborate with faculty to advance curriculum.

Skills

Graduate teaching experience

Industry experience

AI/ML knowledge

Software engineering

Education

Ph.D. in Computer Science

Job description

Position Description

Boston University invites applications for a faculty position at the rank of Associate Professor of the Practice in the Department of Computer Science within the College of Arts and Sciences beginning July 1, 2027.

This Associate Professor of the Practice position will support our MASTER OF SCIENCE IN COMPUTER SCIENCE and MASTER OF SCIENCE IN ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE programs. Candidates should have experience teaching graduate-level courses in applied topics, such as Applied Algorithms, Advanced Programing, Software Engineering, AI, Machine Learning, and Deep Learning, and have appropriate industry experience to be able to train MS students in the foundations of the discipline and how they are applied using modern industry tools. The ASCPP will also help develop and organize experiential learning opportunities for MS students. In addition, the ASCPP will help with teaching and course development for our new Online MS in CS and AI.

Qualifications required of all applicants include a Ph.D. in Computer Science or related discipline, a strong professional record and industry experience, and a commitment to teaching. A track record of contributions to the professional community and scholarship is viewed positively but not required. Attention will be given to candidates with interests in software engineering, artificial intelligence, and machine learning. The expected salary range is $150,000-$165,000.

Review of applications will begin on December 1, 2026, and continue a rolling basis.

Additional information of the Department is available at https://www.bu.edu/cs.

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We seek scholars who will contribute to our community of teachers and researchers through excellence in innovative scholarship, engaged teaching, and participation in the intellectual life of the University. Boston University provides an environment where faculty and students work together across disciplines, perspectives, and experiences to advance knowledge and address society’s most pressing challenges.

Boston University is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, gender, age, national origin, ethnicity, disability, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law or identified in the University’s Notice of Non-Discrimination. Retaliation is also prohibited. We are a VEVRAA Federal Contractor. Under Massachusetts law, we may not require or administer a lie detector test as a condition of employment or continued employment.

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