Assistant/Associate Professor of Practice, Software Engineering & Director, SFWE Program

The Department of Systems and Industrial Engineering (SIE) 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 (SFWE) degree programs. The successful candidate will serve as the Director of the SFWE program in addition to teaching courses in the Software Engineering programs.

We seek a candidate who can demonstrate strong leadership, outstanding teaching methods, as well as the ability to develop and teach undergraduate and graduate courses in a variety of formats (e.g., on campus, online, distance). The candidate is expected to continue to build and maintain a strong SFWE program, teach courses, contribute to mentoring students, including those from traditionally underrepresented backgrounds, establish and maintain ABET accreditation of the BS degree program in SFWE, work with the SIE Department Head and other Directors in SIE to hire new faculty in SFWE, supervise the Academic Advisor and Graduate Coordinator of SFWE program, coordinate SFWE faculty teaching roles, outreach to graduates of the SFWE program, and outreach to industry. 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.

The SFWE program places a high value on collaboration both within the specific degree program, but also across other engineering disciplines. We are particularly interested in candidates who can work with a diverse student population, stakeholders, and colleagues.

For more information on position definitions, click here.

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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• Oversee the BS,
  MS, and PhD degree programs in SFWE program.
• Initiate
  curricula changes and approves electives associated with the degree
  programs in SFWE.
• Maintain ABET
  accreditation of the undergraduate degree program in SFWE.
• Support
  preparation of Academic Program Review of the SIE departments, especially
  for the SFWE program.
• Teach
  undergraduate 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.
• Develop /
  prepare course syllabi, assignments, and activities for course delivery.
• Mentor and
  advise students with respect to career goals.
• Support and
  coordinate SFWE faculty teaching roles.
• 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).
• Outreach to
  graduates of the SFWE program.
• Additional
  duties may be assigned.

• Ph.D. in the discipline of instruction or a closely related field to the
  teaching and administrative duties expected.
• Selected candidate must provide education credentials during the offer
  discussions.

• Ph.D. in Computer Science, Software Engineering, Computer Engineering, or 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 Interests in the 'Additional Document slot 1'

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