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Description:

The Department of Computer Science and Engineering Technology at the University of Houston-Downtown (UHD) invites applications for a full-time, non-tenure-track Clinical Assistant Professor position to begin in August 2025. The successful candidate will be responsible for teaching undergraduate courses in the Cybersecurity and Computer Science programs, with the possibility of teaching graduate-level courses to support the Master of Science in Artificial Intelligence (MSAI) and the Master of Science in Data Analytics (MSDA) programs.

Position Details:

This is a non-tenure-track, full-time faculty position. The Clinical Assistant Professor will be expected to teach a load of four courses per long semester. The role also involves service responsibilities as assigned by the department chair. Candidates must demonstrate a passion for teaching and a commitment to academic excellence.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Demonstrate a strong commitment to teaching excellence by preparing and delivering undergraduate and graduate-level courses
• Actively contribute to course assessments and provide relevant data as required
• Engage in university, professional, and community service activities as assigned by the department chair

Qualifications

Required:

• Ph.D. in Computer Science, Cybersecurity, Computer Engineering, or a closely related field

Preferred:

• Proven experience in university-level teaching
• Relevant industry experience

Application Requirements:

To be considered for this position, applicants must submit the following:

• A cover letter outlining qualifications and interest in the position
• A current curriculum vitae (CV)
• A teaching statement that reflects the applicant's teaching experience and philosophy, including the range of courses they are capable of teaching and their familiarity with contemporary teaching methods and pedagogies
• Unofficial transcripts of all institutions attended
• The names and contact information of two references. References will be contacted to submit letters of recommendation only if the applicant advances to the interview stage

Please submit your application via the UHD Careers portal at www.uhd.edu/careers. Applications must be submitted by June 30, 2025, to receive full consideration. The committee will continue to accept applications until the position is filled.

Additional Information:

• Official transcripts will be required upon selection of the final candidate
• All positions at UHD are security-sensitive and will require a criminal history background check
• UHD is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer
  
  For more information, please contact the Talent Acquisition Team at jobs@uhd.edu.
  We look forward to reviewing your application!

All positions at the University of Houston-System are security sensitive and will require a criminal history check.

The University of Houston System and its universities are an Equal Opportunity Institution.