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Associate Teaching Professor of Computer Science
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Position Number: 5924130
Location: Colorado Springs, CO
Position Type: Science - Computer Science

Associate Teaching Professor of Computer Science - 35847 Faculty

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The University of Colorado Colorado Springs will not sponsor work visas or permanent resident applications for this position

Associate Teaching Professor of Computer Science

College of Engineering & Applied Science

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Who We Are

The University of Colorado Colorado Springs (UCCS) is a premier educational institution that prides itself on academic excellence, research, and community engagement and is actively seeking a temporary 49% time Associate Teaching Professor of Computer Science to join our team for Spring 2025! UCCS offers a diverse and inclusive learning environment that fosters innovation, growth, and the holistic development of its students.

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Salary/Pay Range: $19,629.96 per semester. Compensation will be commensurate upon experience and qualifications. This position is Exempt from the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA) overtime provisions.

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Summary

This temporary 49%-time teaching associate professor position will teach undergraduate courses including cross-listed courses in the Department of Computer Science as assigned by the department chair. The typical course load for a full-time teaching professors is 24 credit hours (80% time) per academic year and service activity (20% time). Course-load for this position will be prorated based on part-time effort.

Essential Functions

The duties and responsibilities of the position include, but are not limited to:

An individual hired for this position will teach courses necessary for multiple Computer Science (CS) degrees and specializations.

Activities include:

1. Curriculum development including the development of new courses

2. Advising undergraduate majors

3. Participating in College and Departmental committees and meetings

4. Other as assigned by the Chair of the Computer Science Department

Additional activities may include:

Guiding undergraduate students in independent studies
Developing and teaching online courses.

Tentative Search Timeline

Priority will be given to applications submitted by: January 13, 2025.
Potential interview dates: week of January 13, 2025.
Potential start date: January 21, 2025.

UCCS is an equal-opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, age, or veteran status.

In accordance with the Equal Pay for Equal Work Act, UCCS does not discriminate based on sex in our employment or compensation practices.

UCCS is committed to providing reasonable accommodations to applicants with disabilities. If you need reasonable accommodation for any part of the application and hiring process, please notify our office at hrhelp@uccs.edu.

Qualifications
Qualifications

A MS Computer Science OR a related degree is required.
Applicants must have proven experience teaching at least one course as a teaching assistant, instructor of record, or the equivalent.
Experience teaching one or more relevant (CS or GDD) courses at the college level is preferred.
An earned Ph.D. in Computer Science or a closely related field or relevant industry experience is highly desired.

Special Instructions to Applicants: · Applications submitted by January 13, 2025 will receive full consideration. · Applications submitted through email or surface mail will not be considered. Please apply at cu.edu/cu-careers (job #: 35847). · Official transcripts will be required upon hire. · Upon request, please be prepared to provide five professional references (at least two previous/current supervisors), including their email contact information. If you have technical difficulties with your application, please contact the CU Careers help desk at 303-860-4200 #5 or cucareershelp@cu.edu. Job related inquiries should be directed to the posting contact. The University of Colorado Colorado Springs will not sponsor work visas or permanent resident applications for this position. Application Materials Required: Resume/CV Application Materials Instructions: Please identify the job specific minimum qualifications you possess in your cover letter and be sure your resume includes any and all relevant experience to be accurately assessed against the qualifications listed in the posting. To apply, please submit the following application materials to this posting. 1. A current resume. Must include date ranges to include month and year (mm/yyyy) and whether the position was full time or part time. When submitting the materials, check the Job Specific Attachments box next to each document in order for the search committee members to see your materials.

Job Category: Faculty

Primary Location: Colorado Springs Department: C0001 -- Colorado Springs Campus - 40045 - EAS-Computer Science

Schedule: Part-time

Posting Date: Jan 10, 2025

Unposting Date: Ongoing Posting Contact Name: Jugal Kalita Posting Contact Email: jkalita@uccs.edu Position Number: 00759854