Description:
The Department of Computer Science at the University of Houston
(www.cs.uh.edu)
invites applications for a full-time, non-tenure-track faculty
position at the rank of Instructional Assistant Professor. The
anticipated start date is September 1, 2027.
The successful candidate will primarily teach undergraduate courses
spanning foundational and emerging areas of computer science
including programming, data structures, algorithms, computer
organization and artificial intelligence. Responsibilities will
include coordination of large multi-section courses. The candidate
will also contribute to curricular and instructional innovation,
undergraduate advising and mentoring, undergraduate research and
outreach activities, and departmental service.Instructional faculty
at the University of Houston hold appointments with a defined
promotion path to Instructional Associate Professor and
Instructional Professor.
Applicants must hold a Ph.D. in computer science or a closely
related field by September 1, 2027, and demonstrate a strong record
of, or clear potential for, excellence in teaching computer science
at the university level. Experience teaching large-enrollment
courses, developing course materials, or using evidence-based
teaching practices is desirable.
Located in Houston, the fourth largest city in the United States,
UH is a Carnegie Tier One public research university located on a
park-like campus a few minutes from the Houston city center. The
university has embarked on an exciting period of research growth, a
rising reputation, and committed leadership. The Department of
Computer Science is home to a dynamic and interdisciplinary group
of 30+ full-time faculty members and over 2000 students across its
BS, MS, and PhD programs. The department has a strong emphasis on
research in fundamental and applied computer science including AI,
machine learning, computer vision, graphics and visualization,
robotics, systems, distributed algorithms, and scientific and
biomedical computing.
Houston is a large city, with world-class theaters, museums,
restaurants, and thrilling sports teams. It offers affordable
housing and enjoys a low cost of living. The university is close to
the Texas Medical Center, the largest medical center in the world,
offering rich opportunities for collaboration, as well as a large
industrial base and NASA.
Applicants should submit a cover letter, curriculum vitae, a
statement of teaching philosophy, evidence of teaching
effectiveness (such as course evaluations or peer observations),
and the names and contact information of at least three references.
Review of applications will begin Nov 1, 2026 and continue until
the position is filled. Prospective applicants are encouraged to
contact the search committee chair, Dr. Jaspal Subhlok, at [contact details available in the full listing].
Employees are expected to have a home address in the state of
Texas for the duration of their appointments.
Official transcripts are required for a faculty appointment and
will be requested upon selection of the final candidates.
All positions at the University of Houston-System are security
sensitive and will require a criminal history check. Individuals
conducting research in critical infrastructure areas (i.e.,
communication infrastructure systems, cybersecurity systems,
electric grid, hazardous waste treatment systems, and/or water
treatment facilities) are subject to regular review to ensure the
security and integrity of the research is maintained.
The University of Houston System and its universities are Equal
Opportunity Institutions. Everyone is encouraged to apply.
