Assistant Professor-in-Residence, Department of Computer Science, College of Engineering [R0150748]
About The Position
The Department of Computer Science at the University of Nevada, Las Vegas (UNLV) invites applications for a full time Assistant Professor–In-Residence position commencing Fall 2026. Responsibilities may include teaching, advising and mentoring students, course development, and engaging in service activities at the department, college, university, and community levels. This position is housed within the Department of Computer Science in the Howard R. Hughes College of Engineering. The Department of Computer Science is one of the fastest growing departments at UNLV. In addition, the position requires participation in advising undergraduate students, in the development of courses and curriculum, in projects/lab supervision and management, in service by participation in shared governance, and in grant writing for education, interdisciplinary and teaching-focused grants.
Requirements
- Ph. D in Computer Science from an accredited college or university as recognized by the United States Department of Education and/or the Council on Higher Education Accreditation (CHEA)
- Experience teaching at an ‘R1 Doctoral University – Very High Research Activity’ institution
- Credentials must be obtained prior to the start date
Nice To Haves
- Experience teaching courses in Programming Languages and Compiler Construction is highly preferred.
Responsibilities
- Teaching
- Advising and mentoring students
- Course development
- Engaging in service activities at the department, college, university, and community levels
- Advising undergraduate students
- Development of courses and curriculum
- Projects/lab supervision and management
- Service by participation in shared governance
- Grant writing for education, interdisciplinary and teaching-focused grants
Benefits
- Paid time off, sick leave, and holidays
- Excellent health insurance including medical, dental and vision
- Comprehensive retirement plans and voluntary benefits programs
- No state income tax
- Tuition discounts at Nevada System of Higher Education (NSHE) schools
- Tuition discounts for spouses, domestic partners, and dependents
- Employee recognition and appreciation programs
- UNLV athletics ticket discounts
- Statewide employee purchase program discounts
- RebelCard discounts on and off campus
- Wellness programming for all UNLV faculty and staff at no cost
- Opportunity for career advancements to leadership roles
- Connect with colleagues with shared interests
- Personal and professional development opportunities
- A comprehensive onboarding program, Rebels: Onboard
- Support and resources available for veteran applicants
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Education Level
Ph.D. or professional degree
