Wake Forest University Hiring for Assistant Teaching Professor, Department of Computer Science at Winston Salem, NC Full Time

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** Cover letter required for all positions and optional for facilities, campus services, and hospitality positions unless otherwise specified. Job Description SummaryThe Department of Computer Science at Wake Forest University is seeking applications for an Assistant Teaching Professor or Assistant Professor of the Practice position to begin July 2024. The ideal candidate should have a demonstrated potential to contribute to and expand a culture of high quality teaching within the Department and University.Job Description:

The Department is searching for candidates with demonstrated interest in computer science pedagogy, particularly around early core courses for the major. We are also interested in candidates with experience in areas tied to the practice of software development and software engineering.

Given the teaching-centric nature of the role, responsibilities are divided 80% teaching and 20% service with an expected teaching load of six courses (3+3) per academic year. Service is expected to include advising of computer science students, coordination of mechanisms for student support, and engagement on Department and College committees.

By the time of appointment, applicants should have completed a PhD in Computer Science or a closely related field or, alternatively, have completed a Masters degree in a computing-related area and have significant industry experience by the time of appointment. The particular title for the position will be Assistant Teaching Professor for those with a PhD or Assistant Professor of the Practice for those with a Masters and industry experience. More information on the rights and responsibilities for both titles can be found at this link.

The position is full-time, non-tenure track with benefits and offers renewable appointments, initially on a two year basis, and opportunities for promotion on a teaching-centered career path.

There are currently fourteen full-time faculty members, approximately 170 declared undergraduate majors, and 10 Masters-level graduate students within the Department. The Department prides itself on engaging students in and out of the classroom, providing rich opportunities for students to work closely with faculty members in a variety of settings. Additional information about the Department is available at: http://college.wfu.edu/cs

Applications will be accepted until December 4, 2023, with review of applications beginning October 16, 2023. Inquiries about the position or Department can be directed to Dr. William Turkett (chair of the hiring committee) at [email protected]. Inquiries about submission of the application materials should be directed to [email protected].

Additional Job Description

Interested applicants should apply via the University’s career website at: http://www.wfu.careers/. The application should be submitted as PDF files which include all of the following: (1) a cover letter highlighting the applicant’s interest in and fit for the position, (2) a curriculum vitae, (3) a statement of teaching interests and philosophy, including providing the names of up to three Department-offered courses (as listed here) the applicant would prefer to teach, (4) a statement addressing previous and/or planned contributions to diversity, equity, and inclusion through mentorship, teaching, and/or research, and (5) a list of at least three references including contact information. If available, submission of teaching evaluations or other forms of feedback from previous teaching experiences is also encouraged.

References will be contacted only for short-listed candidates and with prior approval. If access to the internet is a difficulty, a hard copy of the application can be submitted to: Department of Computer Science, P.O. Box 7311 Reynolda Station, Wake Forest University, Winston-Salem, NC 27109.

Wake Forest University is a private, coeducational institution dedicated to academic excellence in liberal arts, graduate, and professional education. Founded in 1834, the University is ranked among the top 50 national universities. With approximately 5,200 undergraduates and 3,200 graduate and professional students, the student-faculty ratio is around 11:1. Wake Forest is a collegiate university offering a vibrant intellectual community with a rich cultural life, an impressive array of facilities, and an active athletics community. The University has a deep institutional commitment to public service and engagement with the world, as indicated by the motto “Pro Humanitate.” For quick facts about the University, visit http://about.wfu.edu.

Wake Forest University welcomes and encourages diversity and inclusivity, and seeks applicants with demonstrated success in working with diverse populations. Wake Forest University is an AA/EO employer and values an inclusive and diverse learning community and campus climate.

Time Type RequirementFull timeIn order to provide a safe and productive learning and living community, Wake Forest University conducts background investigations for all final faculty candidates being considered for employment.Wake Forest seeks to recruit and retain a diverse workforce while promoting an inclusive work environment committed to excellence in the spirit of Pro Humanitate. In adherence with applicable laws and as provided by University policies, the University prohibits discrimination in its employment practices on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, sex, age, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, genetic information, disability and veteran status and encourages qualified candidates across all group demographics to apply.