Teaching Assistant Professor

Job Duties:
90% - Educational Activities

* Responsible for teaching five courses per academic year; course release is considered for teaching faculty involved in significant service commitments
* Supervise graduate or undergraduate teaching assistants who support the class, if applicable
* Advise undergraduate or graduate students, as needed, in close consultation with Student Services Staff
* May undertake course design or redesign in areas of the candidate's expertise
* Collaborate with colleagues on course material or other course-related educational initiatives, as appropriate
* Hold office hours to provide additional support to students

10% Departmental service and outreach
* Serve on appointed departmental committees
* Participate in outreach activities
* Attend applicable departmental meetings

Required Qualifications:
* PhD in Computer Science or closely related field.

Preferred Qualifications:
* Two or more years of teaching and course design experience.
* Distinguished record of academic achievement, specifically, documented evidence of high-quality teaching.
* Preference will be given to applicants (i) whose area of expertise are in software development and engineering, and human-computer interaction, (ii) who have at least two years of teaching and course design experience, and (iii) who have evidence of teaching excellence.

The Department of Computer Science & Engineering at the University of Minnesota has been on the cutting-edge for its education, research and outreach for decades. The legacy continues as the Department continues to grow and expand its curriculum, research and outreach. The level of appointment will commensurate with degree type, experience and accomplishments.

Pay Range: $97,000.00 to $112,000.00, depending on education/qualifications/experience

Time Appointment: 100% Appointment (9 month)

Position Type: Faculty and P&A Staff

Please visit the Office of Human Resources website for more information regarding benefit eligibility.

The University offers a comprehensive benefits package that includes:

• Competitive wages, paid holidays, and generous time off
• Continuous learning opportunities through professional training and degree-seeking programs supported by the Regents Tuition Benefit Program
• Low-cost medical, dental, and pharmacy plans
• Healthcare and dependent care flexible spending accounts
• University HSA contributions
• Disability and employer-paid life insurance
• Employee wellbeing program
• Excellent retirement plans with employer contribution
• Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) opportunity
• Financial counseling services
• Employee Assistance Program with eight sessions of counseling at no cost
• Employee Transit Pass with free or reduced rates in the Twin Cities metro area

Applications must be submitted online. To be considered for this position, please click the Apply button and follow the instructions. You will have the opportunity to complete an online application for the position and attach a cover letter and resume.

Additional documents may be attached after application by accessing your "My Job Applications" page and uploading documents in the "My Cover Letters and Attachments" section. When applying for this position please submit a CV, cover letter and a teaching statement.

This position will remain open until filled.

Application review will start Oct. 15, 2025; however, review of applications will continue until the positions are filled.

To request an accommodation during the application process, please e-mail employ@umn.edu or call (612) 624-8647.

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The University of Minnesota, Twin Cities (UMTC)

The University of Minnesota, Twin Cities (UMTC), is among the largest public research universities in the country, offering undergraduate, graduate, and professional students a multitude of opportunities for study and research. Located at the heart of one of the nation's most vibrant, diverse metropolitan communities, students on the campuses in Minneapolis and St. Paul benefit from extensive partnerships with world-renowned health centers, international corporations, government agencies, and arts, nonprofit, and public service organizations.

At the University of Minnesota, we are proud to be recognized by the Star Tribune as a Top Workplace for 2021, as well as by Forbes as Best Employers for Women and one of America's Best Employers (2015, 2018, 2019, 2023), Best Employer for Diversity (2019, 2020), Best Employer for New Grads (2018, 2019), and Best Employer by State (2019, 2022).