Assistant Teaching Professor - Computer Science

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Summary

This teaching assistant professor position will teach undergraduate courses possibly including cross-listed courses in the Department of Computer Science as assigned by the department chair. The typical course load for an instructor is 24 credit hours (80% time) per academic year and service activity (20% time).

Essential Functions

The duties and responsibilities of the position include, but are not limited to:

An individual hired for this position will teach courses necessary for multiple Computer Science (CS) and related degrees and specializations.

Activities include:

• Teaching undergraduate, and possibly cross-listed, courses in cybersecurity and computer science
  
  
• Developing new courses in computer science
  
  
• Advising undergraduate majors
  
  
• Participating in College and Departmental committees and meetings
  
  
• Other activities as assigned by the Chair of the Computer Science Department
  
  

Additional activities may include:

• Guiding undergraduate students in independent studies
  
  
• Developing and teaching online courses.
  
  

Tentative Search Timeline

• Priority will be given to applications submitted by: October 5, 2026.
• Potential interview dates: week of November 1, 2026.
• Potential start date: January 11, 2027 or August 16, 2027.

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.

In accordance with the Equal Pay for Equal Work Act, UCCS does not discriminate based on sex in our employment or compensation practices.

Qualifications :

• To be considered for this role, you must possess a master's degree in Computer Science or a related field, at the time of appointment, and experience teaching at least one course as a teaching assistant, instructor of record or the equivalent.
• The ideal candidate will possess a PhD in Computer Science or a related field, have relevant industry experience, and/or experience teaching one or more relevant CS courses at the post-secondary level.

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each of the established essential functions and meet the physical and environment demands described satisfactorily. The requirements listed are representative of the knowledge, skill, ability, physical and environmental conditions required of the employee on the job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions, physical and environmental demands.

Applicants with disabilities: If you have a mental or physical impairment, which limits one of your major life activities (e.g. walking, hearing, seeing, speaking, breathing, or learning) and require special accommodations for testing or interviewing, it is your responsibility to notify the office scheduling the interview or test at least 3 working days before the interview or test date. If you need special accommodations at the work site, you must notify the appointing authority or Human Resources.

The University of Colorado Colorado Springs has implemented a misconduct history check program with respect to final candidates for specific appointments. The misconduct history check program is intended to allow UCCS to collect and review information about a candidate's conduct at their previous institutions, specifically conduct related to sexual misconduct, harassment, and/or discrimination – before making hiring decisions. All final candidates to these appointments are required to complete an Authorization to Release Information and provide contact information for their previous institutions.