Assistant or Associate Professor of Practice in Computer Science (West Lafayette)
Job Summary
The Department of Computer Science in the Colleges of Science and Engineering at Purdue University West Lafayette campus solicits applications for multiple Professor of Practice positions at the Assistant or Associate Professor level. Professors of Practice participate in departmental, college, and university-level activities and have professional development opportunities. The positions are non-tenure track faculty positions.
Qualifications
Applicants must hold a PhD in computer science or a related field or an MS in computer science combined with at least five years of industry experience. 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.
The Department, Colleges, and University
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.
Purdue University has launched a new major initiative,
Purdue 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 positions over the next five years. 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, including a Professional MS in Information Security. Opportunities for collaboration exist across the university; faculty collaborate with every college in the university.
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 <a href=”https://www.purdue.edu/campuses/indianapolis/”>Purdue University in Indianapolis</a>. 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.
To Apply
Submit your application to this site 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 15, 2024, and continue until positions are filled. A background check is required for employment in this position.
Inquiries may be sent to pop-search@cs.purdue.edu
Purdue University is an EOE/AA employer. All individuals, including minorities, women, individuals with disabilities, and veterans, are encouraged to apply.
FLSA Status
Exempt