The University of Chicago: Physical Sciences Division: Department of Computer Science

Location Chicago, IL

Description

The Masters Program in Computer Science (MPCS) at the University of Chicago invites applications for the Assistant Clinical Professor of Computer Science appointment.  This full-time, benefit-eligible appointment is for an initial three-year term, with possibility of renewal.  This is a teaching position with no research responsibilities, and a teaching load of six courses across three academic quarters of the year (Autumn, Winter, Spring). MPCS classes range in size, depending on student interest: most core classes are between 40-60 students, while elective classes are smaller. 

The MPCS curriculum includes immersion classes (introductory classes for students without a background in Computer Science), core classes (focused on building a solid foundation in core computer science concepts), and electives (focused on providing applied and industry-oriented skills).  This position will teach immersion programming classes, core courses, and/or electives related to data analytics.  You must be able to teach at least two of the following classes: Concepts of Programming, Databases, Advanced Databases, Introduction to Computer Systems, Networks, Operating Systems, Distributed Systems, Parallel Programming, Compilers, Computer Architecture, Computer Security, Functional Programming, Algorithms, Advanced Algorithms, Foundations of Computational Data Analysis, Machine Learning, Applied Data Analysis, or Big Data Application Architectures.  Syllabi for past offerings of these classes can be found at https://mpcs-courses.cs.uchicago.edu/

Qualifications

• A PhD in Computer Science or a related field at the time of appointment, or 10 years of relevant industry experience;
• Teaching experience in Computer Science or a related field at the undergraduate or graduate level, as either an instructor of record or a teaching assistant;
• Work experience in a computing-related industry is preferred.

Application Instructions

Applications must be submitted online through the University of Chicago’s Academic Jobs website: apply.interfolio.com/69782.  Review of applications will begin January 2, 2020, and continue until the position is filled.  The following materials are required:

a cover letter, a curriculum vitae, a one to three page teaching statement, and a list of three references. The teaching statement must include a list of classes that you are capable of teaching.

Optional: teaching evaluations may be submitted.