Visiting Assistant Teaching Professor, Computer Science & Software Engineering

Northern Kentucky University; Highland Heights (KY); On-site; USD 50,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Northern Kentucky University is seeking a Visiting Assistant Teaching Professor in the Computer Science & Software Engineering program for the 2025-2026 academic year. The role includes teaching both face-to-face and online courses, engaging with students and faculty, while contributing to the academic community. Candidates should possess a Master's degree or relevant experience, with a focus on software engineering.

Qualifications

• Masters’ degree or Bachelor's with 5 years experience in Software Engineering required.
• Candidates with expertise in software engineering are encouraged to apply.

Responsibilities

• Teach four class sections per semester in Computer Science & Software Engineering.
• Maintain office hours and attend department-wide meetings.
• Participate in course assessment as needed.

Skills

Teaching

Software Engineering

Programming

Cybersecurity

Information Technology

Education

Masters’ degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or related field

Bachelor's degree with a minimum of 5 years related experience

Job description

Visiting Assistant Teaching Professor, Computer Science & Software Engineering

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Position Information

Working Title

Working Title Visiting Assistant Teaching Professor, Computer Science & Software Engineering

Department

Department School of Computing and Analytics

Full Time or Part Time?

Full Time or Part Time? Full Time

Position Number

Purpose of Position

The School of Computing and Analytics at Northern Kentucky University ( NKU ) is seeking a Visiting Assistant Teaching Professor to join our Computer Science and Software Engineering program. This position will focus on teaching both face-to-face and online courses in software engineering, programming, and general computer science, with opportunities to teach introductory courses in information technology and cybersecurity as well.

Part of the College of Informatics, the School of Computing and Analytics includes three main areas: Computer Science & Software Engineering, Cybersecurity & Information Technology, and Information Systems & Analytics. We have over 35 full-time faculty members and offer eight undergraduate and four graduate programs to more than 1,250 majors.

This position is available for the 2025-2026 academic year, running from August 2025 to May 2026. The successful candidates will be responsible for teaching four class sections each semester.

To learn additional details about the School of Computing and Analytics, please visit www.nku.edu/sca .

• Teach a 4-4 load (fall-spring) of Computer Science & Software Engineering courses.
• Maintain office hours in line with School policies.
• Attend required department-wide and college-wide meetings.
• Participate in course assessment, as needed.
• Establish and maintain working relationships with a diverse group of staff, students, and faculty.

Candidates with expertise in software engineering are strongly encouraged to apply.

Qualifications

Applicants for this position are expected to have a Masters’ degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or a related field, or a bachelor’s degree and a minimum of 5 years related experience in Software Engineering.

Applicants must submit a short cover letter formally applying for the position, a curriculum vitae, and a list of three references with complete contact information.

Review of applications will begin immediately and continue until the position has been filled.

Please apply at ht tps://jobs.nku.edu/postings/14876 . Any questions concerning this position should be addressed to, Dr. Traian Marius Truta, the School of Computing and Analytics Director, reachable at [e-mail] .

Any candidate who is offered this position will be required to go through a pre-employment criminal background check as mandated by state law.

Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).

Required Documents

Cover Letter/Letter of Application

Curriculum Vitae

References

Optional Documents

Other

Northern Kentucky University Nunn Drive | Highland Heights, Kentucky41099 Phone: [phone]