Assistant and Associate Teaching Professor in the Paul G. Allen School of Computer Science & Engineering
Position Overview
Organization: Paul G. Allen School of Computer Science & Engineering
Title: Assistant and Associate Teaching Professor in the Paul G. Allen School of Computer Science & Engineering
Position Details
Position Description
The University of Washington’s Paul G. Allen School of Computer Science & Engineering invites applications for full-time Assistant Teaching Professor and Associate Teaching Professor positions commensurate with experience and qualifications. Assistant and Associate Teaching Professors are non-tenured faculty members who are hired on multi-year appointments with a 9-month service period (plus summer opportunities). The anticipated start date is September 1, 2023.
All University of Washington faculty engage in teaching and service. Teaching professors are educational professionals who combine instructional excellence with a variety of leadership, community building, outreach, pedagogy advances, and other forms of scholarship. Our school offers a highly collegial and collaborative culture, with a range of teaching and curriculum-development opportunities in lower-division and upper-division courses for majors and non-majors. The Allen School fosters a diverse and inclusive academic community as a fundamental part of our mission as a public educational institution (see https://www.cs.washington.edu/diversity). Teaching professors help expand the School's commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion through teaching, research, and/or service (e.g., outreach, recruitment, retention, support). The University of Washington is a recipient of a National Science Foundation ADVANCE Institutional Transformation Award to increase the participation of women in academic science and engineering careers.
Positive factors for consideration include, but are not limited to, excellence in mentoring and service.
Responsibilities
- Develop and teach courses in the computing curriculum.
- Mentor and prepare students to serve as effective teaching assistants.
- Contribute to the university and the field through active service.
- Promote a diverse and inclusive community through teaching and service
The base salary range for the position will be $11,000 – $14,000 at the Assistant Teaching Professor level and $12,000 – $17,000 at the Associate Teaching Professor level per month for a 9-month service period, commensurate with experience and qualifications, or as mandated by a U.S. Department of Labor prevailing wage determination. Other compensation associated with these positions may include a one-time relocation incentive.
Qualifications
These positions require at least a Master’s degree (or foreign equivalent) or relevant teaching experience. Candidates must have a demonstrated record of excellence in teaching (instructor or teaching assistant).
Instructions
Applications received by November 14, 2022 will be given priority consideration. Applications will only be accepted via Interfolio.
Prepare PDF files for the following requested materials: your cover letter, a complete curriculum vitae, a teaching portfolio, and a diversity statement. The teaching portfolio should address the following: teaching experience and interests, teaching philosophy and methods, and evaluation of teaching effectiveness. Additionally, applications for Associate Teaching Professor should address course and curriculum design. You are also asked to provide three confidential letters of recommendation.
We encourage applications from individuals whose backgrounds or interests align with our commitment to diversity. The diversity statement should reflect on the applicant’s past experiences and address future plans to contribute to a diverse and inclusive learning environment in the Allen School and the broader university community.
For any administrative issues or inquiries related to the search, please contact frc-teaching@cs.washington.edu. For technical issues, please contact Interfolio staff at 877-997-8807 or help@interfolio.com.
Equal Employment Opportunity Statement
University of Washington is an affirmative action and equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, creed, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, marital status, pregnancy, genetic information, gender identity or expression, age, disability, or protected veteran status.
Benefits Information
A summary of benefits associated with this title/rank can be found at https://hr.uw.edu/benefits/benefits-orientation/benefit-summary-pdfs/. Appointees solely employed and paid directly by a non-UW entity are not UW employees and are not eligible for UW or Washington State employee benefits.
Commitment to Diversity
The University of Washington is committed to building diversity among its faculty, librarian, staff, and student communities, and articulates that commitment in the UW Diversity Blueprint (http://www.washington.edu/diversity/diversity-blueprint/). Additionally, the University’s Faculty Code recognizes faculty efforts in research, teaching and/or service that address diversity and equal opportunity as important contributions to a faculty member’s academic profile and responsibilities (https://www.washington.edu/admin/rules/policies/FCG/FCCH24.html#2432).
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Disability Services
To request disability accommodation in the application process, contact the Disability Services Office at 206-543-6450 or dso@uw.edu.
COVID-19 Vaccine Requirements and Information
Under University of Washington (UW) Policy, University-compensated personnel must be fully vaccinated against COVID-19 and provide proof thereof, or receive a UW-approved medical or religious exemption. This requirement will be a condition of any offer associated with this recruitment. For more information, please visit https://www.washington.edu/coronavirus/vaccination-requirement/.