Lecturer/Senior Lecturer/Principal Lecturer, Computer Science

University of Arizona

life insurance, vision insurance, sick time

United States, Arizona, Tucson

Sep 26, 2024

Lecturer/Senior Lecturer/Principal Lecturer, Computer Science
Posting Number	req20695
Department	Computer Science
Department Website Link	https://www.cs.arizona.edu/
Medical Sub-Speciality
Location	Main Campus
Address	Tucson, AZ USA
Position Highlights	The Department of Computer Science at the University of Arizona is accepting applications from dedicated educators for Lecturer-track faculty positions at all ranks. Teaching faculty are critical to the department's mission and are appointed with the expectation of long-term employment. The typical teaching load is two courses in each of the Fall and Spring semesters, but factors such as class size may reduce that load. Summer teaching is available for interested faculty for additional compensation. Lecturers at all ranks teach both core and elective undergraduate courses and actively participate in departmental faculty meetings, decision-making, planning, and service. The Lecturer teaching track is non-tenure-eligible but offers a well-defined promotion path. Applicants must have an M.S. or a Ph.D. in Computer Science or a closely related discipline. Candidates will be considered for appointment at the Lecturer, Senior Lecturer, or Principal Lecturer ranks based on experience and evidence of teaching quality and effectiveness. As of Fall 2024, the Department of Computer Science has 29 faculty members, including 10 Career-Track faculty. The Department has a long history of excellent undergraduate and graduate instruction and research accomplishments with a diverse and enthusiastic student body. The Department supports the UA's diversity and inclusiveness strategic initiatives designed to create an inclusive environment for all faculty, staff, and students. We are committed to anti-bias practices and to working for more diversity in our department. We encourage applicants who will help us achieve this goal. The university is in Tucson, the heart of a metropolitan area of over a million people surrounded by five mountain ranges. Tucson boasts a warm desert climate, 350 sunny days per year, and a wide variety of outdoor activities including hiking, biking, rock climbing, and spelunking. Outside the rainforest, Tucson is reported to have the largest number of bird species in the world. Tucson is one of the 57 UNESCO Cities of Gastronomy and has a vibrant music and art scene. Outstanding UA benefits include health, dental, and vision insurance plans; life insurance and disability programs; sick leave and holidays; UA/ASU/NAU tuition reduction for the employee and qualified family members; retirement plans; access to UA recreation and cultural activities; and more! The University of Arizona has been recognized for our innovative work-life programs. For more information about working at the University of Arizona and relocations services, please click here.
Duties & Responsibilities	* Teach undergraduate computer science courses during the academic year. The typical teaching load is 4 courses per year; however, factors such as large class size may reduce that load. * Manage graduate and undergraduate TAs who assist with courses. * Serve on departmental committees as assigned.
Minimum Qualifications	M.S. or higher in Computer Science or a closely related discipline.
Preferred Qualifications	Ph.D. in Computer Science or a closely related discipline. Teaching experience at the university level.
Rank	To be Determined
Tenure Information	Career-Track (CT)
FLSA	Exempt
Full Time/Part Time	Full Time
Number of Hours Worked per Week	40
Job FTE	1.0
Work Calendar	Academic
Job Category	Faculty
Benefits Eligible	Yes - Full Benefits
Rate of Pay	DOE
Compensation Type	salary at 1.0 full-time equivalency (FTE)
Type of criminal background check required:	Name-based criminal background check (non-security sensitive)
Number of Vacancies	2
Target Hire Date	8/18/2025
Expected End Date
Contact Information for Candidates	Career-Track Faculty Recruiting Committee Chair lecturersearch@cs.arizona.edu
Open Date	9/25/2024
Open Until Filled	Yes
Documents Needed to Apply	Curriculum Vitae (CV), Cover Letter, and One Additional Document
Special Instructions to Applicant	Please attach with your application the following documents: 1. Curriculum Vitae 2. In the Cover Letter slot please attach your 'Statement of Teaching Philosophy'; 3. in the "Additional Document" slot, upload a reference contact list of at least three professional references.
Diversity Statement	At the University of Arizona, we value our inclusive climate because we know that diversity in experiences and perspectives is vital to advancing innovation, critical thinking, solving complex problems, and creating an inclusive academic community. As a Hispanic-serving institution, we translate these values into action by seeking individuals who have experience and expertise working with diverse students, colleagues, and constituencies. Because we seek a workforce with a wide range of perspectives and experiences, we provide equal employment opportunities to applicants and employees without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, or genetic information. As an Employer of National Service, we also welcome alumni of AmeriCorps, Peace Corps, and other national service programs and others who will help us advance our Inclusive Excellence initiative aimed at creating a university that values student, staff and faculty engagement in addressing issues of diversity and inclusiveness.
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