Visiting Assistant Professor, Computer Science

Visiting Assistant Professor, Computer Science

R0009285

Tampa

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Position Details

The Department of Computer Science in the College of Social
Sciences, Mathematics and Education at The University of Tampa
invites applications for a full-time Visiting Assistant Professor
position for the 2025-26 academic year, beginning in August
2025.

The University of Tampa is a medium-sized, comprehensive,
residentially-based private institution of more than 11,000
undergraduate and graduate students. The University is ideally
situated on a beautiful 110-acre campus next to the Hillsborough
River, adjacent to Tampa's dynamic central business district, which
is a growing, vibrant, diverse metropolitan area. UTampa reflects
this vibrancy; with 30 consecutive years of enrollment growth
UTampa boasts 260 student organizations, a multicultural student
body from 50 states and more than 100 countries, and "Top Tier"
ranking in U.S. News and World Report.

The Department of Computer Science and B.S. in Computer Science are
quickly growing. The program enrolled its inaugural class in the
2021-22 academic year, and this is an ideal opportunity to
contribute to the growth of a relatively new degree program and its
unique curriculum.

The ideal candidate will have earned a Ph.D. in computer science or
a closely related field and have a broad background in computer
science. ABD will be considered; however, the terminal degree must
be earned by July 2025 as a condition of employment. Applicants
must be currently authorized to work in the United States on a
full-time basis.

The Department of Computer Science values faculty who balance
excellent teaching with active scholarship. Responsibilities
include teaching courses at the undergraduate level and
participating in academic and professional service activities.
Prior experience teaching undergraduate students is strongly
preferred. The normal teaching load is three four-credit hour
courses per semester. The successful candidate is expected to teach
a wide variety of undergraduate courses in computer science. Strong
candidates from all areas within computer science will be
considered; however, applicants with teaching experience in
software engineering and DevOps, data mining and data management,
machine learning and artificial intelligence, computer graphics and
visualization, and human-computer interaction are especially
encouraged to apply.

Highly effective, engaging teaching is a top priority, and
innovative approaches to teaching are welcome. Candidates should be
committed to excellence in teaching and service.

Required Attachments

Please be sure to attach all required documents listed below in the
attachment box at the bottom of the "My Experience" page of the
application before continuing through the application.

1. Cover Letter

2. Detailed Curriculum Vitae

3. Statement of Teaching Philosophy

4. Graduate Transcript

5. Full contact information of at least four references

Review of applications will begin immediately and continue until
the position is filled. Upon request, applicants may be required to
submit a brief video sample of their teaching.

Additional Information

The University delivers challenging and high-quality educational
experiences to a diverse group of learners. The University has a
strong core curriculum rooted in the liberal arts, an enduring
commitment to internationalization that has garnered the Senator
Paul Simon Award, and a practical, experiential approach to
learning. The University offers more than 200 areas of study,
including majors in our colleges of Arts and Letters, Business,
Natural and Health Sciences and Social Sciences, Math and
Education, 18 master's programs, and 3 professional doctoral
programs.

The faculty and administrators in the College of Social Sciences,
Mathematics and Education, along with professional staff across the
University, will provide meaningful support for your teaching as an
element of your professional development. We encourage you to grow
professionally, and we support a healthy work-life integration to
nurture that growth. The vision of the College of Social Sciences,
Mathematics and Education is "Empowering learners to make a
difference." All candidates are expected to contribute to the
diversity of our curriculum and community. We are searching for
teacher-scholars who will serve as mentors for our diverse student
body and who have a demonstrated commitment to the academic success
of all students.

The College of Social Sciences, Mathematics and Education offers
rigorous, high-quality undergraduate curricula in Actuarial
Science, Computer Science, Criminology and Criminal Justice, Data
Science, Education, History, International Studies, Mathematics,
Political Science, Psychology, and Applied Sociology. Graduate
programs include a M.S. in Criminology and Criminal Justice, a
M.Ed. in Curriculum & Instruction, a M.Ed. in Educational
Leadership, and a M.S. in Instructional Design and Technology. Our
faculty are excellent teachers and scholars who engage their
students both in and out of the classroom. Our college continually
fosters relationships with governmental, not-for-profit, and
community organizations in the greater Tampa Bay region to provide
students with the opportunity to pursue an internship, volunteer,
or interact with professionals working in their chosen field. Each
department also offers study abroad courses that students can take
for credit toward their degree. For more information, see
https://www.ut.edu/academics/college-of-social-sciences-mathematics-and-education.

The University of Tampa is an equal opportunity/affirmative action
employer dedicated to excellence through diversity and does not
discriminate based on age, race, sex, disability, sexual
orientation, national origin, religion, marital status, gender
identity, veteran status, or any other non-job-related criteria.
The University of Tampa recognizes the importance of a
multicultural community of students, faculty, and staff who seek to
advance our commitment to diversity. The University invites
applications from underrepresented groups and those who have
academic experiences with diverse populations.

Submission Guidelines

To receive full consideration for a faculty appointment with The
University of Tampa, please be sure to upload documents as required
for this position at time of application submission. Once your
application has been submitted, no changes may be made. Required
documents should be submitted in the attachment box at the bottom
of the "My Experience" page of the application before continuing
through the application. Note: A maximum of five (5)
documents may be attached to your application. If more than five
(5) documents are required, please combine the additional documents
into a single attachment so that you may continue through the
application process.

Background Check Requirements

Finalists may be required to submit to a criminal background
check.

To apply, visit https://utampa.wd1.myworkdayjobs.com/en-US/Faculty/job/Tampa/Visiting-Assistant-Professor--Computer-Science_R0009285-1.

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