Assistant Teaching Professor or Senior Instructor(Open Rank)

Position Details
University of Colorado | Denver
Faculty Level/Title: Assistant Teaching Professor (Open Rank)
Working Title: Assistant Teaching Professor or Senior Instructor(Open Rank)
FTE: Full-time
Salary Range: Senior Instructor: $60,000-$80,000 | Assistant Teaching Professor: $70,000-$90,000
Position #00770509 and 00781662 - Requisition #41699
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About the University of Colorado Denver
Millions of moments start at CU Denver, a place where innovation, research, and learning meet in the heart of a global city. We're the state's premier public urban research university with more than 100 in-demand, top-ranked bachelor's, master's, and doctoral degree programs. We partner with diverse learners-at any stage of their life and career-for transformative educational experiences. Across seven schools and colleges, our leading faculty inspires and works alongside students to solve complex challenges and produce impactful creative work. As part of the state's largest university system, CU Denver is a major contributor to the Colorado economy, with 2,000 employees and an annual economic impact of $665 million. To learn more about how CU Denver helps learners meet their moment, visit ucdenver.edu.

Job Description
* Applications are accepted electronically ONLY at www.cu.edu/cu-careers *

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 disabilities.

The University will provide reasonable accommodation to applicants with disabilities throughout the employment application process. To request an accommodation pursuant to the Americans with Disabilities Act, please contact the Human Resources ADA Coordinator at workplaceengagement@ucdenver.edu.

Employment Sponsorship
Please be advised that this position is not eligible now or in the future for visa sponsorship.

Compensation and Benefits
The salary range (or hiring range) for this position has been established at:

• Senior Instructor: $60,000-$80,000
• Assistant Teaching Professor: $70,000-$90,000

The salary of the finalist(s) selected for this role will be set based on a variety of factors, including but not limited to, internal equity, experience, education, specialty, and training. The above salary range (or hiring range) represents the University's good faith and reasonable estimate of the range of possible compensation at the time of posting.

This position is not eligible for overtime compensation.

Your total compensation goes beyond the number on your paycheck. The University of Colorado Denver provides generous leave, health plans and retirement contributions that add to your bottom line. Benefits statement to include in all benefits-eligible positions. See Eligibility Matrix.

Benefits: https://www.cu.edu/employee-services/benefits Total Compensation Calculator: http://www.cu.edu/node/153125

Application Deadline
Applications will be accepted until the position is filled. Preference will be given to complete applications received by February 1, 2027. Those who do not apply by this date may or may not be considered.

Required Application Materials:
To apply, please visit: http://www.cu.edu/cu-careers and attach:

• Curriculum vitae / Resume outlining experience(s).
• One (1) PDF containing the following documents combined (may not exceed 2.5 megabytes):
  • A letter of interest describing relevant job experiences as they relate to listed job qualifications and interest in the position.
  • Statement of teaching philosophy, experience, and interests (3-page limit).
  • List of three professional references including name, phone number (mobile number if appropriate), and email address. (We will notify you prior to contacting references).
  • Optional but encouraged: Statement of research and development, experience, and interests (3-page limit).

Questions should be directed to Kelly Konrad, kelly.p.konrad@ucdenver.edu.

Background Check Policy
The University of Colorado Denver strives to maintain a safe and productive educational, clinical, research and employment environment. All prospective employees and current employees must, therefore, consent to and pass background checks prior to any final appointment/employment.