The Department of Computer and Information Sciences (CIS) at Temple University invites applications for multiple Professor of Instruction positions. We are interested in hiring faculty that will help us further extend the quality, depth, and breadth of our curriculum and will contribute their leadership in advancing our educational mission. Applicants should demonstrate a commitment to promoting student engagement and implementing evidence-based instructional strategies that have been shown to be effective for teaching and mentoring diverse groups of students. An ideal applicant will have a PhD degree in computer science (or a related discipline), substantial industry experience, or prior experience teaching computer science courses. We are particularly interested in candidates with expertise in security, data science, web development, systems, and software engineering that can enhance our current undergraduate and graduate course offerings. 

This position is a non-tenure track 9-month academic appointment, having a multi-year contract with the opportunity for renewal. Temple University offers competitive salaries and excellent benefits. Opportunities for summer salary include teaching and grant-funded research. Temple University is a Carnegie R1 (highest research activity) institution and is ranked in the top 50 of public universities by the U.S. News & World Report. Located in the heart of Philadelphia, a city known for arts, culture, history and affordable living, Temple University is in close proximity to many outstanding research centers and industry partners in information technology, healthcare, biotechnology, and finance. Housed within the College of Science and Technology, the Department of Computer and Information Sciences serves over 1,300 undergraduate majors and graduate students, with academic programs that prepare students to solve challenging, interdisciplinary problems that impact society. The department is committed to fostering a diverse, equitable, and inclusive community, and is the headquarters of a national alliance for broadening participation of students and faculty from groups that have been historically excluded in computing. 

Submitted materials should include a curriculum vitae, teaching statement, and a statement describing contributions to academic research or industry experience. Review of candidates will begin immediately, with interviews taking place during the summer months and will continue into the fall until the positions are filled. Applicants are encouraged to apply by July 15, 2024 for priority consideration and no later than Sept. 15, 2024. For more information, send email to teaching-cis-search@temple.edu with “Professor of Instruction Position” as the subject. Temple University is an affirmative action/equal opportunity employer with a strong commitment to the quality of faculty life and achieving a diverse community.