Purdue University

Teaching Professor in Computer Science

Purdue University$80K — $120K *
Education, Government & Non-Profit
Less than 5 years of experience
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Qualifications

  • PhD in computer science or related field required.
  • Demonstrated teaching experience with mastery of computer science curriculum.
  • Ability to teach a range of undergraduate computer science courses.
  • Experience in course and curriculum development.
  • Expertise in online course delivery and managing teaching assistants.

Responsibilities

  • Teach undergraduate courses in computer science, including programming and systems programming.
  • Develop and manage course content for lecture and lab courses.
  • Mentor and advise students, fostering their academic success.
  • Participate in departmental and university-level activities.
  • Contribute to curriculum development and instructional improvement.

Benefits

  • Professional development opportunities at the university level.
  • Collaboration across various departments and colleges.
  • Access to a supportive instructional staff and IT team.
  • Engagement with a diverse and high-achieving student body.
  • Participation in an innovative academic initiative, Purdue Computes.
Full Job Description
Req Id: 38740

Job Title: Teaching Professor in Computer Science

City: West Lafayette

Job Description:

Job Summary

Job Summary

The Department of Computer Science in the Colleges of Science and Engineering at Purdue University solicits applications for multiple Teaching Faculty positions for the West Lafayette campus at the Assistant or Associate Professor level. Teaching Faculty participate in departmental, college, and university-level activities and have professional development opportunities. Teaching, scholarship (including mentoring and advising), and service are expected from our Teaching Faculty, as stated in our policy manual The positions are non-tenure track faculty positions.

Qualifications

Applicants must hold a PhD in computer science or a related field. Applicants must have a history of teaching and have mastery of subject matter sufficient to teach a range of courses in the Computer Science undergraduate curriculum. This includes traditional instruction (lecture courses, lab courses), management of multiple teams of teaching assistants, development of course content, participation in course and curriculum development, interaction with students and student teams, and delivery of online courses. Instructional areas of particular interest are first and second programming courses for majors, mathematical foundations of computer science, and systems programming.

Job Family

The Department of Computer Science is part of the College of Science and the College of Engineering. Purdue is one of the nation's leading land-grant universities, with an enrollment of over 50,000 students, primarily majoring in STEM subjects, and ranks among the top 10 public universities.

In 2023, Purdue University launched a major initiative, Purdue Computes

https://www.purdue.edu/computes/, consisting of three dimensions (Computing, Physical Artificial Intelligence, and Semiconductors) that will connect faculty and students from across the institution and enable the university to advance to the forefront with unparalleled excellence at scale. As part of this initiative, Computing will add 50 new faculty in the five years starting from 2023. Purdue Computes imparts a stimulating academic environment with active research programs in most areas of computing. The Department of Computer Science offers undergraduate programs in Computer Science, Data Science, and Artificial Intelligence, as well as graduate MS and PhD programs. Opportunities for collaboration exist across the university; faculty collaborate with every college in the university.

Job Sub Family

The Department of Computer Science has a robust instructional staff and IT staff support team for its growing body of teaching faculty. Our highly ranked undergraduate and graduate programs consistently attract driven and enthusiastic students. The department currently enrolls over 3500 undergraduates and over 500 graduate students. With CS students averaging scores of 33.4 and 1476 on their ACT and SATs, faculty can interact with many persistent and focused students while working in a space known for its innovative academic environment, fostering a collaborative and enriching experience for educators and students alike.

The Computer Science department also has computer science and artificial intelligence majors at https://www.purdue.edu/campuses/indianapolis/ This new urban campus extends Purdue's mission and impact with a first-of-its-kind Hard-Tech Corridor, stretching between Indianapolis and our flagship West Lafayette campus. We're building the future by linking industry to our world-class educators, researchers and students. For more information, see https://www.cs.purdue.edu.

Submit your application to this [1] and upload your application material (cover letter, CV, teaching statement, and optional research statement). The teaching statement should include previous teaching experiences and highlight undergraduate courses in the CS, DS, and AI majors interested in teaching. Information about courses and degree requirements are here.

Application review will begin November 1, 2025, and continue until positions are filled. A background check is required for employment in this position.

Inquiries may be sent to [email protected]

Purdue University is an equal opportunity/equal access university.

About Purdue University

Purdue University is a public research university located in West Lafayette, Indiana. The university was founded in 1869 and is named after John Purdue, a businessman who donated land and money to establish the institution. Purdue is known for its programs in engineering, agriculture, and business, and is home to over 40,000 students and 3,000 faculty members. The university is organized into 13 schools and colleges, including the College of Agriculture, the Krannert School of Management, and the School of Engineering. Purdue is also home to a number of research centers and institutes, including the Purdue Research Foundation and the Birck Nanotechnology Center. The university has a strong athletic program and is a member of the Big Ten Conference. Purdue is governed by a board of trustees and has a president who serves as the chief executive officer.
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