Assistant Teaching Professor of Computer Science

Job Title Assistant Teaching Professor of Computer Science

Job Description Summary, Duties and Responsibilities, Required Qualifications and Preferred Qualifications

The search will remain open until the position has been filled. First consideration will be given to applications received by June 30, 2025. Applications received after June 30, 2025 may be reviewed depending on search progress and needs but are not guaranteed full consideration.

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Applications are being accepted for full-time lecturer of Computer Science to support the department of Computer Science and Statistics in the instruction of major, service and general education computing courses.

This position is full time, academic year, non tenure-track, beginning in the academic year 2025-2026, to begin August 2025. Position is limited to one year appointment 06/30/2026, with the expectation for yearly renewal. The position is covered under the URI/AAUP contract.

Basic Function:

Instruct 12 credits (typically 3-4 courses) of computing courses per semester or the equivalent in other duties and responsibilities as assigned. Other duties may include: Assist the CS&S department in developing pedagogies and approaches to enhance learning outcomes and retention in our computing majors and courses; coordination of industrial and research internships in Rhode Island; undergraduate advising, outreach, and recruitment; participate on departmental committees. This is a teaching-intensive position with no expectation of research.

Qualifications

Required:

1) Master’s or PhD degree in Computer Science or related discipline.

2) Demonstrated experience in teaching Computer Science courses.

3) Demonstrated ability to work with diverse groups/populations and using inclusive pedagogical methods.

Preferred:

1) Demonstrated experience and knowledge of new and promising techniques/approaches for the enhancement of learning and retention in computer science courses.

2) Demonstrated experience or knowledge of and desire to apply experiential learning, peer instruction, hybrid instruction and/or other promising pedagogical approaches for instruction.

3) Demonstrated ability to work with students and faculty on outreach, advising, and curricular development.

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The University of Rhode Island is an equal-opportunity employer. It is the policy of the University of Rhode Island to provide reasonable accommodation when requested by a qualified applicant or employee with a disability.

Union AAUP – American Assoc of Univ Professors

Status Academic Year, Full-time, Non-tenure-track, Limited

End Date of Restriction or Limitation

Department Computer Science & Statistics

Contact(s)

Please note: Job applications must be submitted directly online only at: (https://jobs.uri.edu)

Contact Email

Campus Location Kingston

Grant Funded No

Extension Contingent on Funding Date

Special Instructions to Applicants

Please attach the following 4 (PDF) documents to your online Faculty Employment Application:

(#1) Cover letter.

(#2) Curriculum Vitae.

(#3) Teaching Statement – Please describe your teaching experience and your teaching philosophy (as one complete document).

(#4) Other Document – References – the names and contact information of three professional references. (Note: this document is required even though references may be listed on the application).

Position Number 109851

Posting Number F00471

Posting Date 06/11/2025

Closing Date

Open Until Filled Yes

Quicklink for Posting https://jobs.uri.edu/postings/15251

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