About the College**
The College of Engineering, Design and Computing takes pride in having a faculty of excellent scholars and engineering practitioners. The college values innovation, creativity and an interdisciplinary approach to engineering and research. We focus on providing our students with a comprehensive engineering education at the undergraduate, graduate and professional level. Faculty conduct research that spans our five disciplines of civil engineering and construction, electrical and mechanical engineering, biomedical engineering, and computer science and engineering. The college collaborates with industry from around the state; our laboratories and research opportunities give students the hands-on experience they need to excel in the professional world.
About the Department
The Computer Science and Engineering Department (CSE) currently has sixteen full-time faculty members. The department offers a ABET accredited Bachelor of Science degree in Computer Science, a Bachelor of Arts degree in Computer Science, a Bachelor of Science degree in Cybersecurity, a Master of Science degree in Computer Science, and two multidisciplinary PhD degrees in Computer Science and Information Systems and Engineering and Applied Science, and several certificates. The CSE department provides quality computer science education and research opportunities to our students and quality professional service to the professional community and the general public in the Denver metropolitan area. The current strengths of the faculty are in the areas of algorithms, artificial intelligence, computer networks, parallel and distributed systems, mobile systems, machine learning, Cybersecurity and secure computing, data science and AI, satellite communication and theory.
Our faculty are engaged in multidisciplinary research and encourage collaborative research among disciplines. In addition to general computing labs, the department houses several specialized research labs in Next Generation Networking & Security, Cyber-Physical Systems (CPS), Active Cyber Infrastructure and Defense (ACID), Machine Learning (ML), networks (DECENT), Big Data Management & Mining Laboratory (BDLab), Neuroscience & AI, and parallel and distributed systems (PDS).
Assistant Teaching Professor or Senior Instructor (Open Rank)
What you will do:
The Department of Computer Science and Engineering in the College of Engineering, Design and Computing at the University of Colorado Denver invites applications for a non-tenure track faculty position at the level Assistant Teaching Professor or Senior Instructor. The major responsibility of the individual in this position will be developing and teaching courses in the undergraduate computer science program in Computer Science and Engineering. The individual will conduct scholarly research in their area of expertise to be current with the rapid changes in the field and contribute to the academic success of students through advising and student project supervision. Teaching assignments may include online, evening and Friday courses.
In addition to teaching existing courses, they will contribute to the ongoing development and modernization of the Computer Science curricula.
This includes updating existing courses and developing new courses that incorporate emerging technologies, methods, and areas of practice in computer science. Areas of teaching and curriculum development may span the breadth of computer science, including computer architecture and organization, assembly language and systems programming, logic and digital systems, operating systems, computer networks, algorithms and theoretical foundations, software engineering, artificial intelligence and machine learning, data science, cloud computing, cybersecurity, and other emerging areas. These efforts will help ensure that the program provides a strong foundation in core computer science while remaining current and responsive to evolving technological and workforce needs across business, industry, healthcare, government, and other organizations.
This is a 9-month academic year (AY) teaching-track faculty appointment with 80% teaching (eight courses per AY) and 20% service. Research is not an assigned component of the workload.
Qualifications you already possess (Minimum Qualifications)
Applicants must meet minimum qualifications at the time of hire.
This is an open-rank position with the following required qualifications:
Assistant Teaching Professor:
PhD in Computer Science, Computer Science and Engineering or closely related field.
Demonstrated expertise and track record of teaching accomplishments commensurate with the candidate's rank in computer science, as evidenced by their record.
Senior Instructor:
Master's degree in Computer Science, Computer Science and Engineering or closely related field with study and experience in computer science.
Demonstrated expertise and track record of teaching accomplishments commensurate with the candidate's rank in computer science, as evidenced by their record.
Preferred Qualification to possess (Preferred Qualifications)
Strong interest in curriculum development and teaching undergraduate courses
Passion for mentoring and supervising undergraduate student projects
Experience advising and mentoring students
Teaching experience at the undergraduate level
Experience in program and course development
Scholarly research skills and experience in computer science.
Conditions of Employment
Occasional work during the evening and/or weekends may be required.
This position requires an onsite presence on campus 5 days a week.
Mental, Physical, and/or Environmental Requirements
This position may be performed on site, and will require the ability to sit for extended periods, stand and walk occasionally, reach with hands and arms, use hands to manipulate a keyboard and mouse, and have good near vision for computer work; often requiring minimal lifting, but may involve bending or reaching to retrieve items from shelves or drawers.
CU is an Equal Opportunity Employer and complies with all applicable federal, state, and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment. We are committed to creating a workplace where all individuals are treated with respect and dignity, and we encourage individuals from all backgrounds to apply, including protected veterans and individuals with
