Lecturer - Computer Sciences - College of Letters and Sciences
About The Position
The Department of Computer Science in the College of Letters and Sciences at the University of Wisconsin-Whitewater seeks a full-time Lecturer in Computer Science for the 2026-27 academic year, beginning August 2026. Teaching assignments will include Data Structures along with other courses in the Computer Science and Artificial Intelligence majors. This will be a 9-month fixed-term appointment. The Department of Computer Science is housed in the College of Letters and Sciences. The department supports nearly 400 undergraduate majors in computer science and cybersecurity, and we are launching a new major in artificial intelligence in the fall of 2026. Graduate programs supported by the department include Master of Science programs in computer science (on-campus and online) and in cybersecurity (online). The department fosters a collegial relationship among faculty and staff, who provide students with hands-on learning opportunities and actively engage in research and education grants funded by agencies such as the National Science Foundation, the Office of Naval Research, and the U.S. Department of Labor.
Requirements
- Ph.D. in computer science, artificial intelligence, or a closely related field.
- Experience teaching Data Structures, Theory of Algorithms, or similar core computer science courses for undergraduate students.
- Ability to interact respectfully with people with diverse socioeconomic, cultural and ethnic backgrounds
- Willingness and ability to be an active participant in following applicable safety rules and regulations including necessary training and drills
- Candidates must be legally authorized to work in the United States at the time of hire and maintain work authorization throughout the employment term.
Nice To Haves
- Experience conducting and publishing research related to artificial intelligence.
- Ability to involve undergraduate students in research.
Responsibilities
- Full-time teaching responsibilities include teaching 27 credits of undergraduate coursework per year within the Department of Computer Science, including two sections per semester of our Data Structures course.
- Instructors in the Department of Computer Science at UW-Whitewater may be expected to teach in a variety of formats, including in-person, online, and/or hybrid formats, or courses in the evenings.
- Facilitates classroom, online and/or laboratory instruction for one or more courses, including assessment of student performance
- Develops instructional design and curriculum relevant to a course of instruction
- Serves as an initial point of contact for students as it relates to specific course or series content and expectations
Benefits
- UW System employees receive an excellent benefit package.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
Ph.D. or professional degree
