Visiting Assistant Professor in Computer Science

Out in Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics; Indiana; On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

The Department of Computer Science at Indiana University South Bend is seeking a visiting assistant professor for a full-time position. Candidates should possess a Master's degree, with a preference for those who can teach programming and other computer science courses, both in-person and online. Competitive benefits offered, ensuring a supportive academic environment.

Benefits

Competitive benefits

Qualifications

• Master's degree required; PhD or ABD preferred.
• Ability to teach programming courses at various levels.
• Experience teaching Cybersecurity, AI, or other specified areas is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Teach 12 credit hours each fall and spring.
• Courses may include programming in Java and/or Python, Cybersecurity, AI, and more.
• Ability to teach both in-person and online classes.

Skills

Effective oral and written communication skills

Ability to teach both face-to-face and online classes

Education

Master's degree in Computer Science or closely related field

PhD or ABD in Computer Science or closely related field

Job description

Position Summary

The Department of Computer Science at Indiana University South Bend has a full-time one-year visiting assistant professor position starting August 1, 2025. Applicants should have at least a Master's degree in Computer Science, or a closely related field, PhD or ABD preferred. Preference will be given to those with experience/expertise in teaching the courses where the department has the most need. The teaching load will include 12 credit hours (typically four courses) each fall and spring semesters. Faculty may also be required to teach early evening courses. Successful candidates are expected to be able to teach 100, 200, and higher level programming courses in Java and/or Python. Preference would be given to candidates who can teach Cybersecurity, AI, Operating Systems, Web, Game, or Mobile Development, or foundation courses offered by the Department, and are willing to teach both in-person and online classes.
Benefits at Indiana University are competitive and include https://hr.iu.edu/benefits/neweeo/prof-index.html.

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Basic Qualifications

Required Basic Qualifications

• Master's degree in Computer Science, or a closely related field.
• Ability and willingness to teach programming courses at 100, 200, and higher level.
• Effective oral and written communication skills.
• Ability to teach both face-to-face and online classes.

Preferred Basic Qualifications

• PhD or ABD in Computer Science, or a closely related field.
• Demonstrated potential of teaching excellence in the areas of computer sciences.

Department Contact for Questions

Dana Vrajitori at [e-mail]

Special Instructions

Interested candidates must submit the following items for consideration:

• A letter of application that addresses the candidate's qualifications that includes a list of IU South Bend computer courses that you are able to teach
• A curriculum vitae
• A teaching statement (or philosophy)
• Contact information (phone and email) for at least three references
• Unofficial undergraduate and graduate transcripts