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University of Colorado Assistant/Associate Teaching Professor in the Applied Computer Science Program in Boulder, Colorado
Assistant/Associate Teaching Professor in the Applied Computer Science Program
Requisition Number: 56065
Location: Boulder Colorado
Employment Type: Faculty
Schedule: Full Time
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Job Summary
The Applied Computer Science program in the College of Engineering and Applied Science at the University of Colorado Boulder invites applications for Teaching Faculty positions. These positions will support the fully-online Applied Computer Science program within the Department of Computer Science and the fulfillment of the department's educational mission by teaching computer science courses at CU Boulder. This is a non-tenure track appointment; the successful candidate will be appointed as an Assistant Teaching Professor or an Associate Teaching Professor on the Computer Science faculty. The position will report to the Director of the Applied Computer Science program.
The University of Colorado Boulder is committed to building a culturally diverse community of faculty, staff, and students dedicated to contributing to an inclusive campus environment. We are an Equal Opportunity employer, including veterans and individuals with disabilities.
Who We Are
Founded in 1893, the College of Engineering and Applied Science at the University of Colorado Boulder is the second largest of seven schools and colleges at one of the nation's top public research institutions. As Colorado's flagship university, CU Boulder has selective admissions standards and a comprehensive array of undergraduate and graduate programs.
The Computer Science Post Baccalaureate program in CU Computer Science Department creates exceptional learning experiences for working professionals seeking a second degree in a fully online learning environment. Our courses are fully transferable and academic equivalent to our world class in-person university courses. Our instructors present a strong online presence, support community and engagement, provide supportive learning materials, and are invested in our students success.
What Your Key Responsibilities Will Be
The typical distribution of work for this role is 80% teaching and 20% leadership and service, although this breakdown may vary.
Typical course load is teaching 6-8 courses across three semesters per calendar year, dependent on appointment percentage of time and percentage of time teaching.
These roles are expected to provide oversight to the undergraduate curriculum including course design, course development, and course operation management.
What You Should Know
The anticipated start date for this position is Fall 2024, however a later start date may be negotiated.
This position could have a percentage of time between 100% and 75% time on a calendar year timeline.
The selected candidate will be offered a multi-year contract which may be renewable; specific term length will vary based on start date.
This is a 12-month calendar year appointment that could teach in Fall, Spring and Summer.
This position has the opportunity for a remote or hybrid work environment with approval. Employees must be working within the U.S.
What We Can Offer
The anticipated salary range for this position at the Assistant Teaching Professor rank is $115,000- $125,000 calendar year salary. Salary will be prorated based on percentage of appointment. Prorated to 75% time this would be a $86,250 - $93,750 calendar year salary.
Qualified candidates will be considered for Associate Teaching Professor rank. The full calendar year salary range is $115,000 - $140,000 dependent on rank. Salary will be prorated based on percentage of appointment. Prorated to 75% time this would be a $86,250 - $105,000 calendar year salary.
A relocation stipend is available within CEAS guidelines.
In addition to a competitive salary, the University of Colorado Boulder offers gender-neutral paid parental leave (https://www.colorado.edu/policies/paid-parental-leave-policy) ; housing down-payment assistance programs (https://www.cu.edu/treasurer/housing-assistance-programs) ; a relocation and dual career assistance program (https://www.colorado.edu/engineering/careers/dual-career-relocation-assistance-program) ; and teaching (https://www.colorado.edu/center/teaching-learning/) and professional development (https://www.colorado.edu/facultydevelopmentandsupport/) .
Benefits
The University of Colorado offers excellent benefits (https://www.colorado.edu/jobs/benefits) , including medical, dental, retirement, paid time off, tuition benefit and ECO Pass. The University of Colorado Boulder is one of the largest employers in Boulder County and offers an inspiring higher education environment. Learn more about the University of Colorado Boulder (https://www.colorado.edu/about) .
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What We Require
Assistant Teaching Professor:
A Doctoral degree in Computer Science or a related field or a Master's degree in Computer Science or a related field, and 3 years of teaching computer science at a University level or related industry experience.
Candidates are required to have a knowledge of at least one of the following areas of computer science: data structures, databases, discrete structures, software engineering, cybersecurity, computer systems, Machine Learning, AI, or programming languages. Knowledge may have been obtained during graduate studies or a professional tech environment.
Candidates must have 1 year of academic or professional experience with either C++ or Python programming languages.
Associate Teaching Professor:
- For a candidate to be considered for appointment to the Associate Teaching Professor rank, the applicant must meet the minimum requirements for Assistant Teaching Professor and have a minimum 6 years of teaching computer science (or related field in mathematics or engineering) in a 50% or greater appointment at a higher education level and meet unit criteria at this level.
What You Will Need
Candidates must demonstrate a strong commitment to high-quality online undergraduate education in a year-round environment.
Candidates must demonstrate proficiency in online teaching, have a strong record of teaching excellence.
Candidates must be able to demonstrate an ability to organize their time and activities while working remotely.
Candidates must be able to participate in a collaborative teaching environment.
Candidates must have passion for optimizing applications to create efficient processes for building and supporting online courses.
Special Instructions
To apply, please submit the following materials as individual PDF files:
Cover Letter: A one-page cover letter describing your interest in the position and summarizing your personal academic goals.
Resume/CV: A current curriculum vitae.
A Statement of Teaching Philosophy: A statement of your experience and plans for teaching and mentoring a diverse student body in an online learning environment (2-3 pages).
Diversity and Inclusion Statement: Statement of how you plan to contribute to CUs efforts to become a more diverse, equitable, inclusive, and anti-racist university. For guidance in writing this statement, see https://www.colorado.edu/engineering/support-faculty-applicants ) (1-2 pages).
Names and contact information for three references: Contact information for at least three reference who may be contacted as the search progresses. Please include names, job titles, phone numbers, and email addresses. Separately during the application process, you will be asked to provide the names and contact information for at least three reference to submit a letter of recommendation to be considered along with your application materials. These may be the same individuals that appear on your contact document.
Applications will be accepted until the position is filled, however for full consideration please apply by April 29, 2024 .
Note: Application materials will not be accepted via email. For consideration, applications must be submitted through CU Boulder Jobs (https://www.colorado.edu/jobs/ (https://www.colorado.edu/jobs/)) (search by job title or by requisition #56065). Background checks will be conducted for all final applicants.
To apply, visit https://jobs.colorado.edu/jobs/JobDetail/Assistant-Associate-Teaching-Professor-in-the-Applied-Computer-Science-Program/56065 (https://apptrkr.com/5200148)
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