Assistant Clinical Professor Computer Sciences

Aurora University•Aurora, IL

About The Position

Aurora University is hiring an Assistant Clinical Professor for its Computer Science Program. The position focuses primarily on teaching within the Computer Science development track, including programming languages, software testing, database design, object-oriented design, and data structures. The instructor may also teach Cybersecurity or other CS/IT courses based on departmental staffing needs. The role includes teaching across on-ground, online, and hybrid formats; integrating and mentoring students in the use of AI and large language models; advising students; and participating in scholarship, professional activity, service, curriculum development, student recruitment and retention, and university governance. The professor is expected to maintain weekly office hours, engage with student organizations, attend university events and meetings, and continue professional development in computer science and teaching.

Requirements

Doctorate in Computer Science, Cybersecurity, or a closely related field preferred; a master's degree with substantial relevant work experience will be considered. ABD candidates will also be considered.
Ability to teach effectively and engage undergraduate students in a teaching-focused institution.
Demonstrated breadth across multiple areas of computer science and, ideally, cybersecurity, through teaching, industry work, or both.
Demonstrated use of AI in course design, instruction, or student guidance, with the ability to explain the associated pedagogy.
Experience teaching and developing courses in on-ground, online, and hybrid formats.
Sound judgment and prioritization skills.
Excellent written, oral, and presentation communication skills.
Ability to work independently and be dependable.

Nice To Haves

Prior teaching experience, including instructional experience gained during graduate study, both online and on-ground.
Industry experience in software development and/or cybersecurity, particularly experience spanning multiple technical areas.
Ability and openness to contribute to adjacent curriculum growth areas such as informatics, business-facing computing, or data engineering.

Responsibilities

Teach 24 credits per academic year, primarily in the Computer Science development track.
Teach courses that may include data structures and algorithms, object-oriented design and development, database design and implementation, and programming languages.
Teach Cybersecurity or CS/IT courses as departmental staffing requires, potentially including Operating Systems for Administration, Computer Security, Networking, Secure Programming, and Digital Forensics.
Teach effectively in on-ground, online, and hybrid learning contexts.
Use and mentor students in the use of AI and large language models.
Participate in university service and engage in scholarship or professional activity.
Hold weekly office hours and provide opportunities for students to meet outside office hours.
Advise students and, where opportunities allow, support student research and mentoring initiatives.
Contribute to Computer Science and Cybersecurity curriculum evolution and expansion in areas such as artificial intelligence, Internet of Things, health or medical informatics, and big data.
Participate in professional development to stay current in computer science, cybersecurity, classroom teaching, and leadership.
Engage with student organizations and recruitment and retention initiatives.
Attend University and College of Health and Science meetings and events.
Participate in university governance committees and senate meetings.
Participate in professionally significant seminars, workshops, and conferences, and present at conferences at local through international levels.
Participate in the university community through agreed-upon face-to-face events and activities.
Perform other duties as assigned.