TEACHING FACULTY III

Job Summary

This position will teach undergraduate or graduate courses in Computer Science and will be responsible for the coordination, planning, preparation, presentation, and evaluation of classroom instruction, including assessment of outcomes for ABET accreditation and related activities. A full teaching load is 4 instructional classes per semester, with a possibility for additional summer teaching or for the replacement of some teaching by activities outside the classroom to support the goals of the department. The required duties will include:

• Works with faculty to identify and develop new methods of advancing instruction in the discipline
• Assesses learner performance and prepares reports recommending instructional improvements
• Develops teaching techniques that enhance course effectiveness in alignment with desired outcomes and established strategy and may train other staff in use of these techniques
• Provides classroom, online and/or laboratory instruction, including grading
• Supervises the day-to-day activities of work unit employees involved in instructional support as needed
• Assists in development of grant proposals for funding of model instruction programs
• Assists in defining the objectives of the program and plays a major role in carrying out program duties

Examples of duties outside the classroom to support the department goals might include:

• Presentations to faculty and to staff members on instructional programs and techniques
• Participation in workshops on improving teaching and learning for students
• Collaboration on grant proposals for teaching and learning

Minimum Qualifications

• At least one year of teaching Computer Science at an accredited U.S post-secondary institution
• A Master’s degree (MS) in Computer Science or a closely related area (e.g., MIS, IT)

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience as primary instructor for courses in either Computer Theory or Software Engineering
• Evidence of excellence in teaching (e.g., provide samples of teaching evaluations)
• Advanced graduate study in computing beyond the Master’s, (e.g., a PhD in Computer Science)
• Evidence of achievements outside the classroom, especially ones to enhance student success or broaden participation in computing

Application Instructions

Interested applicants are required to apply online and provide:

• A cover letter addressing your education/experience as it applies to all minimum and preferred qualifications
• A Resume/CV
• Student/peer teaching evaluations related to intended areas of instruction – Submit under “Other Document 1”
• A “Teaching Statement” describing your experience and approach to teaching- Submit under “Teaching Philosophy”
• A description of “Activities Outside the Classroom to Advance Student Success or Broaden Participation in Computing”- Submit under “Other Document 2”
• A document listing the names, position, and contact information (phone & email) for three professional references. Finalists will be expected to submit 3 reference letters.

In instances where the Search and Screen Committee is unable to ascertain from a candidate’s application materials whether they meet any of the qualifications, they will be evaluated as not meeting such qualifications.

The complete application package must be submitted to: https://jobs.uwm.edu/postings/38739

This is a continuous recruitment with an initial review date of 05/17/2024. To ensure consideration, applications must be submitted by 05/16/2024. Applications submitted after 05/16/2024 may not be reviewed.

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