Assistant/Associate Professor of Practice, Software Engineering

Systems and Industrial Engineering in the College of Engineering (CoE) is seeking a candidate for a career-track faculty position at the Assistant /Associate Professor of Practice Rank for the Software Engineering program for on-campus, distance and online students.

We seek a candidate who can demonstrate outstanding teaching methods as well as the ability to develop and teach undergraduate courses in a variety of formats (e.g., on-campus, online, interactive video). The program places a high value on collaboration both within the specific degree program and across other engineering disciplines. We seek individuals who bring leadership and a commitment to academic excellence. We are particularly interested in candidates who can work with a diverse student population, stakeholders, and colleagues.

The desired Software Engineering teaching areas include but are not limited to the following: Databases and/or Data Persistence, Operating Systems, Networking, HPC/Distributed Computing, and Software Development Operations (DevOps/DevSecOps); while being familiar with Python, C/C++, Java and/or other programming languages. We are seeking a candidate who will demonstrate curricula development and instruction consistent with the department and college's purpose, vision, and values.

The Assistant/Associate Professor of Practice, Software Engineering will contribute to building a strong team of culturally diverse faculty and staff who are committed to preparing traditional, post-traditional, and transfer students for success in the 21st-century workforce.

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This career-track appointment is not eligible for tenure.

Outstanding UA benefits include health, dental, and vision insurance plans; life insurance and disability programs; paid vacation, sick leave, and holidays; UA/ASU/NAU tuition reduction for the employee and qualified family members; retirement plans; access to UA recreation and cultural activities; and more!

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• Maintain a
  workload typical for a career track faculty within the CoE defined as 80%
  related to teaching and 20% related to service.
• Teach
  undergraduate and graduate level courses at multiple sites using a variety
  of formats, including on campus, online, and interactive video platforms.
• Collaborate
  effectively with colleagues across disciplinary lines.
• Engage students
  in active learning, encouraging class participation, and provide support
  in completing class assignments/projects.
• Manage
  classroom interactions and establish and maintain a climate that
  encourages learning across multiple delivery platforms.
• Contribute to
  the service responsibilities of the CoE and the University of Arizona, in
  part through participation on committees and student mentoring, including
  those from underrepresented backgrounds.
• Contribute to
  CoE and the University of Arizona's development through appropriate
  outreach to local communities (including government units, businesses,
  nonprofit organizations, and area residents).
• Assist in the
  development of innovative approaches to enhancing student engagement,
  increasing diversity, and expanding collaborations with community and
  business partners.
• Develop/prepare
  course syllabi, assignments, and activities for course delivery.
• Prepare and
  deliver course lectures/workshops.
• Critique and
  grade student assignments and examinations.
• Participate in
  advising and mentoring students.
• Maintain
  regular in-person and virtual office hours and/or be available to students
  by appointment.
• Additional
  duties may be assigned.

• M.S. degree in
  the discipline of instruction or a closely related field to the teaching
  duties expected.
  
  • If candidate's highest degree attained is a master's degree in a relevant field, they must also have:
  1. Significant previous practical experience (e.g., executive in a large company, top executive in a small company, or business owner); OR Eighteen (18) additional units of graduate coursework in engineering or a related field; OR
  2. Any equivalent combination of other master's degrees, graduate-level education, teaching experience, and/or practical experience that will bring value to the students' learning experience as determined by the faculty members on the search committee at the time of hire; OR
  3. Tested experience to include: professional certifications and achievement in engineering, or a related field, directly relevant to the subjects taught; OR
  4. Three or more years of relevant work experience (e.g. in private sector) in engineering or a related field; OR
  5. Current doctoral student with departmental recommendation.

• Ph.D. in Computer Science, Software Engineering, Computer Engineering, or a closely related field.
• Demonstrated professional experience in innovative teaching methods, specifically in distance modalities.
• Demonstrated professional experience in undergraduate research and applied learning.
• Relevant industry experience.

1) Curriculum Vitae

2) Cover Letter

3) Statement of Vision for SFWE and Teaching Statement in the 'Additional Document slot 1'

4) THREE References/Referees Contact Information (phone and email) in the 'Additional Document slot 2'