CIS Practice Assistant Professor 2025

University of Pennsylvania; Philadelphia (Philadelphia County); On-site; USD 75,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

The University of Pennsylvania seeks a CIS Practice Assistant Professor to teach a range of computer science courses starting July 2025. Candidates should have a PhD and a background in engineering education, with a focus on innovative teaching methods and diversity.

Qualifications

• Track record in research on engineering education.
• Experience in developing and publishing innovative pedagogical techniques.
• Embraces and reflects diversity.

Responsibilities

• Teach introductory-sequence courses, undergraduate electives, and Master's-level courses.
• Engage in faculty duties supporting diverse student backgrounds.

Skills

Teaching

Pedagogical Techniques

Education

PhD in Computer Science or relevant discipline

Job description

CIS Practice Assistant Professor 2025


Location: Philadelphia, PA
Open Date: Oct 08, 2024
Deadline:

The University of Pennsylvania's Department of Computer & Information Science is pleased to welcome applications for teaching faculty under the Practice Professor track. It is a very exciting time to be engaged in computer science education at Penn: we are experiencing incredible growth and interest in CS courses at all levels, are developing new on-campus and online learning programs, and are rapidly growing the size of our faculty (over 20 hires in the last 5 years).

We are seeking dedicated, accomplished, full-time faculty to teach introductory-sequence courses, undergraduate electives, and Master's-level courses in software engineering, data science, machine learning, artificial intelligence, cybersecurity, software systems, and other areas, starting in July 2025.

As part of our revamped teaching-track career path, our Practice Assistant Professor position seeks teaching-focused faculty members, who have a track record of research in engineering education and developing and publishing on innovative pedagogical techniques. Applicants who desire to pursue this track but do not yet have an extensive publication history are encouraged to apply also to our posting for a Lecturer position.

We seek individuals who embrace and reflect diversity in the broadest sense. Our faculty participate in departmental and schoolwide efforts to promote and welcome wide-ranging viewpoints and experiences, and they work closely with students of all backgrounds.


Qualifications
PhD in Computer Science or relevant discipline.


Application Instructions
To ensure full consideration, applicants are encouraged to apply by November 15th, 2024. However, applications will be accepted until positions are filled. Please submit a cover letter, curriculum vitae, research statement, teaching statement, and 3 confidential letters of recommendation. Other supporting documents are optional. Applications must be submitted online through Interfolio.


To apply, visit https://apply.interfolio.com/155996

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement

The University of Pennsylvania is an equal opportunity employer. Candidates are considered for employment without regard to race, color, sex, sexual orientation, religion, creed, national origin (including shared ancestry or ethnic characteristics), citizenship status, age, disability, veteran status or any class protected under applicable federal, state, or local law.










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