Job Details

Assistant, Associate, or Full Professor of Practice - Computer Science

Posting Number
req23987

Department
Computer Science

Department Website Link


Medical Sub-Speciality

Location
Main Campus

Address
Tucson, AZ USA

Position Highlights
The Department of Computer Science at the University of Arizona is accepting applications from dedicated educators for Professor of Practice-track faculty positions at all ranks. Professors of Practice hold non-tenure-eligible career-track teaching positions. Teaching faculty are critical to the department's mission and are appointed with the expectation of long term employment. The typical teaching load is four courses per academic year (two per semester); however, factors such as class size may reduce that load. Summer teaching may be available for interested faculty for additional compensation.
Professors of Practice at all ranks teach both core and elective undergraduate courses and actively participate in departmental faculty meetings, decision-making, planning, and service. The Professor of Practice teaching track is non-tenure-eligible but offers a well-defined promotion path. Applicants must have a Ph.D. in Computer Science or a related field and will be considered for appointment at the Assistant Professor of Practice, Associate Professor of Practice, or full Professor of Practice ranks based on experience and evidence of teaching quality and effectiveness.

We are especially interested in candidates who can teach undergraduate courses in Artificial Intelligence (AI). However, we welcome strong applicants from all areas of computer science. Candidates with a demonstrated commitment to excellent teaching and student engagement-regardless of specialization-are strongly encouraged to apply.

As of Fall 2025, the Department of Computer Science has 29 faculty members, including 10 Career-Track faculty. The Department has a long history of excellent undergraduate and graduate instruction and research accomplishments with an enthusiastic student body.

The university is in Tucson, the heart of a metropolitan area of over a million people surrounded by five mountain ranges. Tucson boasts a warm desert climate, 350 sunny days per year, and a wide variety of outdoor activities including hiking, biking, rock climbing, and spelunking. Outside the rainforest, Tucson is reported to have the largest number of bird species in the world. Tucson is one of the 57 UNESCO Cities of Gastronomy and has a vibrant music and art scene.
Outstanding UA benefits include health, dental, and vision insurance plans; life insurance and disability programs; sick leave and holidays; UA/ASU/NAU tuition reduction for the employee and qualified family members; retirement plans; access to UA recreation and cultural activities; and more!

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Duties & Responsibilities

• Teachundergraduate computer science courses during the academic year. The typicalteaching load is 4 courses per year; however, factors such as large class sizemay reduce that load.
• Manage graduate and undergraduate TA's who assist with courses.
• Serve on departmental committees as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications

• Ph.D. in Computer Science or a closely related discipline.

Preferred Qualifications

• Teaching experience at the university level.

Rank
To be Determined

Tenure Information
Career-Track (CT)

FLSA
Exempt

Full Time/Part Time
Full Time

Number of Hours Worked per Week
40

Job FTE
1.0

Work Calendar
Academic

Job Category
Faculty

Benefits Eligible
Yes - Full Benefits

Rate of Pay
Depends on experience

Compensation Type
salary at 1.0 full-time equivalency (FTE)

Type of criminal background check required:
Name-based criminal background check (non-security sensitive)

Number of Vacancies
1

Target Hire Date
8/17/2026

Expected End Date

Contact Information for Candidates
...@cs.arizona.edu

Open Date
9/18/2025

Open Until Filled
Yes

Documents Needed to Apply
Curriculum Vitae (CV), Cover Letter, and One Additional Document

Special Instructions to Applicant
Please attach the following documents with your application:

Curriculum Vitae

In the Cover Letter slot, please attach your 'Statement of Teaching Philosophy'.

In the "Additional Document" slot, please upload a reference contact list of at least three professional references, one of which being from your current or recent academic institution.

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