CS Professor of Practice – Teaching‑Focused

Clay Today; Fort Worth (TX); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Texas Christian University is seeking an Assistant or Associate Professor of Professional Practice in Computer Science for on-campus teaching. The role emphasizes teaching and curriculum development, with opportunities to advise students and mentor projects.

The department seeks candidates with a master's in CS (PhD preferred) and a background in systems, cybersecurity, or software engineering, willing to teach courses across computing disciplines.

Qualifications

• Master's degree in computer science or a closely related field.
• PhD in computer science is preferred.
• Experience in computing or a closely related field.
• Interest in bringing practical and contemporary perspectives into the classroom.
• Expertise in computer systems, cybersecurity, or software engineering is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Teach undergraduate courses at multiple levels, potentially in programming and software development, computer systems, operating systems, networks, cybersecurity, software engineering, and related areas.
• Contribute to curriculum development, student advising and mentoring, and undergraduate projects.
• Engage in department, college, and university service and departmental activities.

Education

Master's degree in computer science or closely related field

PhD in computer science (preferred)

Industry/academic computing experience

Interest in practical and contemporary perspectives in classroom

Expertise in computer systems, cybersecurity, or software engineering (preferred)

Job description

Texas Christian University is seeking an Assistant or Associate Professor of Professional Practice in Computer Science for on-campus teaching. The role emphasizes teaching and curriculum development, with opportunities to advise students and mentor projects.

The department seeks candidates with a master's in CS (PhD preferred) and a background in systems, cybersecurity, or software engineering, willing to teach courses across computing disciplines.