Assistant Teaching Professor and Associate Teaching Professor in the Paul G. Allen School of Computer Science & Engineering

University of Washington•Seattle, WA

26d•Onsite

About The Position

The Paul G Allen School of Computer Science and Engineering at the University of Washington invites applications for an AI-focused teaching faculty position at the rank of Assistant or Associate. This is a full-time position with a nine-month academic, 3-year appointment beginning September 16, 2027. We seek applicants who demonstrate commitment to excellence in teaching and service in a diverse and inclusive academic community. This position will split its time between (1) supporting the AI and Machine Learning Education graduate programs, based in the College of Engineering, with a range of teaching and curriculum-development opportunities; and (2) teaching a variety of undergraduate and graduate-level AI courses in the Allen School. The base salary range for this position will be $11,300 - $14,500 per month at the Assistant Teaching Professor level or $12,300 - $17,500 per month at the Associate Teaching Professor level, commensurate with experience and qualifications, or as mandated by a U.S. Department of Labor prevailing wage determination. Other compensation associated with this position may include a one-time relocation incentive. The successful candidate will be expected to contribute to the development of internationally recognized programs and provide innovative, high-quality teaching at the graduate and undergraduate levels, including incorporating diverse perspectives into their teaching and service endeavors and using evidence-based practices to support learning outcomes of students from a wide variety of backgrounds. The candidate would also be expected to collaborate with members of the Allen School, College of Engineering, and other faculty and staff within the University, participate in the administration of graduate programs, and participate in the teaching, mentoring, and training of graduate and undergraduate students.

Requirements

Master’s degree or foreign equivalent in computer science, engineering, or a related discipline.
Demonstrated record of excellence in teaching as an instructor or teaching assistant.
Technical expertise in artificial intelligence and/or machine learning as applied to engineering, such as design, optimization, control, and/or modeling of engineering systems.

Nice To Haves

PhD in a relevant area
Previous experience training professional engineers
Interfacing with industry partners
Developing new programs
Developing pedagogical or evaluative tools

Responsibilities

In the College of Engineering, teach courses in the AI, machine learning, and computing curriculum (e.g., Foundations of AI/ML for Engineering, Physics-Informed Machine Learning, Applied Optimization, AI & ML Capstone) with an emphasis on students’ success and mentoring teaching assistants.
In the Allen School, teach undergraduate and graduate courses in AI as appropriate based on the candidate’s expertise and interest (e.g., machine learning and other sub-fields of AI such as computer vision, natural language processing). Teaching Allen School courses beyond AI may also be a possibility.
Contribute to the Allen School, College of Engineering, and University through leadership and service roles.
Contribute to educational scholarship through course development, engagement with educational communities, and possibly research.
Promote an inclusive community through teaching, service, and possibly scholarship.