As part of a sustained, multiyear, strategic growth initiative, the School of Computer Science in the Gallogly College of Engineering (GCoE) at the University of Oklahoma (OU) seeks applications for three teaching-focused assistant professor positions (ranked renewable term, RRT) with a targeted start date of Fall 2025. We seek candidates whose education and experience have prepared them to be integral contributors to the advancement of our welcoming community. The candidates who fill these positions should look to bolster the school’s academic programs at all levels, particularly our ABET-accredited Bachelor of Science in Computer Science degree and support OU’s strategic plan with a particular emphasis on Pillar 2: Prepare Students for a Life of Success, Meaning, Service, and Positive Impact and Pillar 4: Become a Place of Belonging and Emotional Growth for All Students, Faculty, Staff, and Alumni; and further our efforts at retention and graduation of our students. We are particularly interested in candidates with broad knowledge in computer science who can excel in teaching a variety of computer science courses including automata/theory of computation, principles of programming languages, operating systems, software engineering, and/or database management systems.

OU CS ranked renewable term (RRT) faculty normally teach three courses (nine credit hours) each semester, which constitutes 80% of their workload, with the remainder allocated to service and/or research. RRT faculty are initially appointed for three years. Longer terms of appointment are possible after the initial appointment. RRT faculty have the opportunity to advance in rank. RRT faculty serve nine-month appointments with the possibility, but not the requirement, of teaching summers for additional pay.

The University of Oklahoma (OU) is a Carnegie-R1 comprehensive public research university known for excellence in teaching, research, and community engagement, serving the educational, cultural, economic, and healthcare needs of the state, region, and nation from three campuses: Norman, the Health Sciences Center in Oklahoma City, and the Schusterman Center in Tulsa. OU enrolls over 34,000 students and has more than 2900 full-time faculty members in 21 colleges.

The School of Computer Science is growing rapidly in size and impact. We currently have 27 faculty with a wide variety of backgrounds and more than 1000 students. We have student-centric initiatives as well as vibrant research and teaching programs. We are a key partner in OU’s world-class Data Science and Analytics Institute.

The University of Oklahoma invests in its faculty by providing support and resources through our Center for Faculty Excellence. The Gallogly College of Engineering supports faculty development through mentoring, a new faculty orientation series, and access to research and educational support. We encourage candidates to apply who are seeking to work in a rapidly growing college, in collegial interdisciplinary groups, and in strong academic units.

Required:

·        Ph.D. in Computer Science or a closely related field.

·        Able to effectively teach computer science courses at all undergraduate levels.

·        Able to effectively mentor students.

Preferences (Not Required):

·        Demonstrated passion for teaching.

·        Interest or experience in the scholarship of teaching.

·        Evidence of excellent and innovative instruction.

·        Demonstrated ethos of care and support of students.

History of commitment to supportive environments in the classroom, office, and lab.

Applications should be submitted online via Interfolio at http://apply.interfolio.com/160810

Applicants should provide a curriculum vitae, a cover letter that describes how their background and career goals will support success of computer science students, and the contact information for at least three references. Statements of teaching experience may be included but are optional.

Additional materials may be requested at a later date. The search will remain open until all positions are filled. Inquiries should be directed to the search committee chair: Dr. Deborah Trytten, University of Oklahoma, [email protected].