Assistant Professor of Computer Sciences

About the role

The Department of Computer Sciences at Metropolitan State University of Denver invites applications for a full-time, tenure-track position at the rank of Assistant Professor beginning Fall 2027. The Department of Computer Sciences is focused on providing an outstanding learning environment for our undergraduate students that includes opportunities for undergraduate research. Therefore, a commitment to high-quality teaching and student success is paramount. MSU Denver has a robust mentoring program for tenure-track faculty. The candidate will be enrolled in the Roadrunner Faculty Academy during their first year. This is a year-long course designed to support new faculty to navigate faculty life and thrive in teaching, scholarly activity and service.

Responsibilities

• Teach 12 hours per semester of undergraduate courses in an ABET accredited computer science program, including evenings on a consistent basis
• Teach a broad range of lower and upper division undergraduate computer science courses
• Teach a range of courses in the areas of AI/ML and/or cybersecurity
• Advise a diverse student body through the academic program
• Participate in course and program development
• Pursue scholarly and professional activities appropriate for the undergraduate teaching mission of the university
• Perform university and professional service
• Perform other duties as assigned by the department chair
• Work with, and be sensitive to, the educational needs of a diverse, urban population

Required Qualifications

• Doctorate in Computer Science or related field conferred by the start of fall 2027 classes

Preferred Qualifications

• Demonstrated commitment and effectiveness in teaching and learning
• Demonstrated commitment and effectiveness in scholarly work
• Experience working with, and sensitivity to, the needs of a diverse, urban student population including (but not limited to) students of color, LGBTQ+ students, students from low-income backgrounds, first-generation students, students with disabilities, undocumented students, non-traditional students, student veterans, and English-language learners

Salary

The salary range for this faculty position is $88,000 - $98,000 at Assistant Professor rank. The salary of the finalist selected for this role will be set based upon a variety of factors, including but not limited to, internal equity, education, experience, discipline, specialty, and training. MSU Denver offers excellent benefits that include medical, dental, retirement, tuition benefit, free RTD pass, and more. For a brief overview of these options, please visit our Benefits section.

Benefits

The University’s benefits package is comprehensive and offers medical, vision and dental, free RTD pass, tuition reimbursement, as well as a life and supplemental insurance plans, retirement plans and other programs, such as access to a long-term disability (LTD) plan. Visit MSU Denver’s benefits website to learn more. For a brief overview, please see: https://www.msudenver.edu/wp-content/uploads/2024/01/MSU-Benefit-Summary.pdf. The University will provide reasonable accommodations to applicants with disabilities throughout the employment application process. To request an accommodation pursuant to the Americans with Disabilities Act, please contact the Human Resources ADA Coordinator at totalrewards@msudenver.edu.