Term Faculty Position

Instructor or Professorial Lecturer

Department of Computer Science

American University

The Department of Computer Science of the College of Arts and Sciences at American University invites applications for a term faculty appointment for Spring 2020.  Rank will be dependent on experience and stature in the field.  The appointment is a 5-month position and will commence on January 13, 2020.  The position is potentially renewable.

Applicants should hold a Ph.D. in Computer Science or related field. Highly qualified applicants with a Master’s degree in Computer Science or related field will be considered.  The ideal candidate will be an inspiring teacher with demonstrated excellence in entry-level Computer Science courses. Competency in the teaching of systems-oriented courses is desirable but not required. The successful candidate will be expected to teach two sections of our Introduction to Computer Science course (a python-based course that serves as an introduction to the computer science major) and a section of either our Data Structure course (Java-based) or our Systems programming course (C/C++- based). Alternatively, one of these three courses could be replaced by another course of his or her interest available in the department.  All faculty are expected to hold office hours and participate in School and University activities and service.

The Computer Science Department offers both a BS and a MS in computer science.  The undergraduate major has been experiencing rapid growth. Learn more about the department at https://www.american.edu/cas/cs/.

American University is a private institution within easy reach of the many centers of government, business, research, and the arts located within the nation’s capital. For more information about American University, visit www.american.edu.

American University is an equal opportunity, affirmative action institution that operates in compliance with applicable laws and regulations. The university does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, religion, sex (including pregnancy), age, sexual orientation, disability, marital status, personal appearance, gender identity and expression, family responsibilities, political affiliation, source of income, veteran status, an individual’s genetic information or any other bases under federal or local laws (collectively “Protected Bases”) in its programs and activities. American University is a tobacco and smoke-free campus.

Submitting an Application

Salary is competitive. Review of applications will begin on October 21, 2019 and will continue until the position is filled. Please submit applications via : http://apply.interfolio.com/68398  a letter of application, curriculum vitae, teaching statement, three letters of recommendation, and teaching evaluations and/or other material documenting teaching excellence, especially in the context of introductory computer science courses. Please contact Nathalie Japkowicz at japkowic@american.edu if you have any questions.