Lecturer, Computer Science

University of the Pacific

United States, California, Stockton

3601 Pacific Avenue (Show on map)

Sep 21, 2024

Posting Details

Position Information

Title	Lecturer, Computer Science
Campus	Stockton
Department	Department of Computer Science
Posting Number	F00910
Full or Part Time	Full Time
Open Date
Close Date
Open Until Filled	No
Days Per Week
Weeks Per Year

Position Description

Primary Purpose and Essential Functions	The School of Engineering and Computer Science at the University of the Pacific invites applications for a full-time Lecturer of Computer Science (NTT), to start in January 2025. This is a teaching-focused position, with an expectation of seven courses per year. Successful candidates must be prepared to teach introductory programming and data structures courses. The ability to teach other lower-division courses, such as discrete math or digital design, is desirable as well as upper-division and graduate-level courses in support of our MS in Computer Science Program. This is a full-time, benefits-eligible position with a potentially renewable one-year contract. This is a non-tenure track position, with no expectations for research, scholarship, or advising. This position is located at Pacific's Stockton campus in the California Central Valley. University of the Pacific recognizes that diversity, equity, and inclusion is foundational to the success of our valued students and employees. We prioritize policy and decision-making that demonstrates awareness of, and responsiveness to, the ways socio-cultural forces related to race, gender, ability, sexuality, socio-economic status, etc. impede or propel students, faculty, and staff. Review of applications will begin October 18th and continue until the position is filled.
Minimum Qualifications	M.S. in Computer Science, Engineering, or a closely related discipline. Excellent oral and written communication skills. Interest in teaching introductory and/or lower-division computer science courses The ability to work full-time on the Stockton Campus starting in January 2025.
Preferred Qualifications	Ph.D. in Computer Science, Engineering, or a closely related discipline. Experience teaching computer programming. Ability to contribute to upper-division undergraduate courses and graduate courses in the MS Computer Science program. Awareness, aptitude, and commitment to contribute towards Pacific's mission to provide a superior, student-centered learning experience Experience and/or awareness towards Pacific's goals surrounding diversity, equity, and inclusion. Experience and sensitivity in working with people of diverse backgrounds and cultures. Demonstrated experience in advancing social justice, equity, and inclusion in a university setting. Ability to engage and integrate culturally responsive practices and knowledge in their work.
Physical Requirements	The physical demands described here are representative but not definitive of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Requires extended periods of sitting and standing, occasional walking, and infrequent bending and stooping. Work is primarily performed in a standard university classroom.
Hiring Range	$75,000- $80,000 (We consider factors such as, but not limited to, scope and responsibilities of the position, candidate's qualifications, internal equity, as well as market and organizational considerations when extending an offer.)
Special Instructions	Curriculum Vitae Cover Letter/Letter of Application that includes: Description of interest in the position Description of how qualifications match the position qualifications (minimum and preferred)
Contact Information	Luke Lee, Professor
Contact Email	llee4@pacific.edu

Reference Letter Information

Are Applicants Required to Submit References for This Posting?	Yes
Minimum Number of References	3
Maximum Number of References
Background Check Statement	All applicants who receive a conditional offer of employment are required to execute a release and authorization for a background screening.
AA/EEO Policy Statement	University of the Pacific is an affirmative action and equal opportunity employer dedicated to workforce diversity. In compliance with applicable law and its own policy, Pacific is committed to recruiting and retaining a diverse faculty and staff and does not discriminate in its hiring of faculty and staff, or in the provision of its employment benefits to its faculty and staff on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, ancestry, age, genetic information, sex/gender, marital status, military and veteran status, sexual orientation, medical condition, pregnancy, gender identity, gender expression, or mental or physical disability.