Senior Instructional Professor
The University of Chicago

Job Info

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Description

The Department of Computer Science at the University of Chicago plans to launch an online modality of its Masters Program in Computer Science (MPCS, https://masters.cs.uchicago.edu), and invites applications for a Senior Instructional Professor (SIP) position that would hold a concurrent appointment as the inaugural Academic Director of the online program. The selected candidate will be appointed as Assistant Senior Instructional Professor, Associate Senior Instructional Professor, or (Full) Senior Instructional Professor, with rank determined by qualifications. The appointment will be for a term of up to five years, renewable. This is a career-track position with competitive salary and benefits.

The MPCS is a successful in-person MS program that has been running for over 25 years, offering a comprehensive and professionally-oriented computer science education that combines the foundations of computer science with the applied and in-demand skills necessary for careers in technology. The MPCS seeks to launch an online modality of its program that delivers a unique and high-quality educational experience designed specifically for remote students, with a targeted launch date of Autumn 2026.

The person hired into the SIP / Academic Director role would have an expected start date on or around July 1, 2025, and would join ongoing efforts in 2025/26 to launch the program in Autumn 2026, including designing the curriculum of the program, advising faculty on the design and implementation of online courses, and working with staff on setting up various administrative processes for the online program. This position provides a unique opportunity to influence the design of a new program from its outset.

Ongoing responsibilities after the launch of the program include hiring, evaluation, supervision, and mentoring of academic appointees of the online program, as well as supporting the online program's curricular development through oversight of content, learning objectives, and ensuring course structure alignment both within the online program and as compared to the in-person program. The position will be expected to teach courses for the in-person and/or online modalities of the MPCS. The typical teaching load will be 1-2 courses per year (with a maximum teaching load of 3 courses per year).

Qualifications

Minimum Qualifications:

• One of the following:

○ A doctorate in Computer Science or a related field at the time of appointment or;

○ A master's degree and 4 years of relevant professional experience.

• At least two years' experience teaching in a college or university as an instructor of record

• Experience in management of academic programs, personnel, and/or budgets.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience in the management of an online education program.

• Experience in online teaching as an instructor.

• Professional experience in a computing-related industry.

Application Instructions

Application Instructions:

Applications must be submitted online through the University of Chicago Jobs website: apply.interfolio.com/157202. Review of applications will begin on November 21, 2024 and continue until the position is filled.

The following materials are required:

- Curriculum vitae

- Cover letter, which must include a description of the applicant's experience in managing academic programs, personnel, and/or budgets.

- Statement of teaching philosophy and curricular development experience

- A list of three references, including name, title, employer/school and email address

- Sample syllabus for a class the applicant has taught before, or would be interested in teaching

- Teaching evaluations from past teaching at the university level

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