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The Department of Computer Science at Columbia University in the City of New York invites applications for faculty at the rank of Lecturer in Discipline or Senior Lecturer in Discipline beginning in the 2025-26 academic year. Lecturers in Discipline are full-time non-tenure-track faculty members whose primary responsibility is teaching. Lecturers in the department enjoy voting rights at faculty meetings, serve on department committees, and earn a Dean's Leave on a timeline similar to that of tenure-track faculty. The Department of Computer Science is committed to hiring outstanding teachers to support the growing needs of its exceptionally strong undergraduate and graduate programs. Teaching responsibilities for lecturers include courses throughout the computer science curriculum, from introductory to graduate level courses, with a typical teaching load of two courses per semester.

Candidates must have a PhD or its professional equivalent by the starting date of the appointment. Candidates at the rank of Lecturer in Discipline are expected to have teaching experience, documented evidence of pedagogical excellence, and evidence of professional growth and activity in the given field. Candidates at the rank of Senior Lecturer in Discipline are expected to have substantial experience and accomplishments, a superlative record of teaching as a lecturer, and documented evidence of pedagogical excellence in carrying out administrative or other department responsibilities.

Applications should be submitted electronically to http://apply.interfolio.com/153382 and include the following: a cover letter, current CV, teaching statement, brief summary of research, and three letters of recommendation. At least two of the letters of recommendation must address teaching ability. Applicants are also encouraged to submit a statement addressing contributions to diversity initiatives, if applicable. To ensure full consideration, applications must be submitted by October 15, 2024. Review of applications will begin on October 1, 2024.

Hiring Salary Range: Lecturer in Discipline: 104K-127K; Senior Lecturer in Discipline: 123K-160K