Assistant Professors of Practice at The University of Nebraska-Lincoln in Lincoln, Nebraska

Job Description:

Assistant Professors of Practice

Jeffrey S. Raikes School of Computer Science and Management

College of Engineering School of Computing

University of Nebraska-Lincoln

The Jeffrey S. Raikes School of Computer Science and Management and the College of Engineering, School of Computing (SoC) at the University of Nebraska-Lincoln are seeking applications for two non-tenure track teaching faculty positions at the rank of assistant professor of practice to begin fall 2025. These are 9-month, full-time, non-tenure track, career-oriented positions jointly appointed within the Raikes School and the SoC. The initial appointment for these teaching-focused positions is for a term of up to three years, with the opportunity for future multi-year renewals.

The new faculty members will teach a variety of computer science, software engineering, and data science courses for the Raikes School and the School of Computing. Course assignments may include introductory courses, foundation courses, advanced undergraduate courses, and capstone project supervision. The teaching load will be six classes per year. Supervision of capstone team projects may count towards two of the classes. Half of the classes will be taught in the Raikes School, and the balance will be taught in the School of Computing.

The Raikes School offers a residential undergraduate honors program that combines computing and business education. Our curriculum emphasizes design thinking, model thinking, and innovation. Students in the Raikes School participate in two years of Design Studio, while students in the School of Computing (SoC) can engage in Senior Design for up to two years. Both capstone experiences focus on collaborative team projects, working on real-world challenges for actual clients. Faculty and staff overseeing these capstone courses will guide interdisciplinary technology development teams of juniors and seniors. Additionally, we provide support for new course development and faculty professional development as needed.

Minimum Qualifications

1. Ph.D. in a computing related discipline (e.g., computer science, computer engineering, software engineering, or data science). A demonstrated a commitment to undergraduate teaching and previous effective teaching experience. Experience in introductory-level teaching of computer science, computer engineering, data science, and/or software engineering. Strong oral presentation and communication skills. Evidence of strong teaching ability.

Preferred Qualifications

1. Industry experience. Post-secondary teaching experience. Multidisciplinary education. Project management experience to support the supervision of capstone projects and teams.

Application Process

Review of application materials will begin November 11, 2024 and continue until the positions are filled. After review of applications begins, those with any missing required documents may not be given full consideration. Applications must be submitted via https://employment.unl.edu, requisition F_240153.

Complete applications will include the following:

1. Cover letter. Resume or curriculum vitae. Teaching statement. Statement of how your combined professional and academic experiences have equipped you to make a valuable contribution to Inclusive Excellence, a fundamental aspect of the COE Complete Engineer ® Program, https://engineering.unl.edu/complete-engineer/ (total of 5 pages combined). List of three references.
   
   
   
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Please address inquiries regarding this search to the co-chair of the search committee, Justin Firestone at justin.firestone@unl.edu.

As an EO/AA employer, the University of Nebraska considers qualified applicants for employment without regard to race, color, ethnicity, national origin, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, disability, age, genetic information, veteran status, marital status, and/or political affiliation. See https://equity.unl.edu/notice-nondiscrimination/.