Lecturer - Computer Sciences - College of Letters and Sciences

Position Profile

The Department of Computer Science in the College of Letters and Sciences at the University of Wisconsin-Whitewater seeks a full-time Lecturer in Computer Science for the 2026-27 academic year, beginning August 2026. Teaching assignments will include Data Structures along with other courses in the Computer Science and Artificial Intelligence majors.

Responsibilities

Full-time teaching responsibilities include teaching 27 credits of undergraduate coursework per year within the Department of Computer Science, including two sections per semester of our Data Structures course. Instructors in the Department of Computer Science at UW-Whitewater may be expected to teach in a variety of formats, including in-person, online, and/or hybrid formats, or courses in the evenings.

Key Job Responsibilities:

• Facilitates classroom, online and/or laboratory instruction for one or more courses, including assessment of student performance
• Develops instructional design and curriculum relevant to a course of instruction
• Serves as an initial point of contact for students as it relates to specific course or series content and expectations

Department Information

The Department of Computer Science ( https://www.uww.edu/cls/departments/computer-science ) is housed in the College of Letters and Sciences ( https://www.uww.edu/cls ). The department supports nearly 400 undergraduate majors in computer science and cybersecurity, and we are launching a new major in artificial intelligence in the fall of 2026. Graduate programs supported by the department include Master of Science programs in computer science (on-campus and online) and in cybersecurity (online).

The department fosters a collegial relationship among faculty and staff, who provide students with hands-on learning opportunities and actively engage in research and education grants funded by agencies such as the National Science Foundation, the Office of Naval Research, and the U.S. Department of Labor.

Conditions of Appointment

University of Wisconsin-Whitewater does not offer H-1B or other work authorization visa sponsorship for this position. Candidates must be legally authorized to work in the United States at the time of hire and maintain work authorization throughout the employment term. If you have questions regarding this, please contact Human Resources.

UW-Whitewater is not an e-verify employer, therefore STEM extensions are not options for work authorization.

Compensation

Well-qualified candidates can expect a minimum starting 9-month salary of $50,000 commensurate with the candidate's education, related experience, and qualifications. UW System employees receive an excellent benefit package. To learn more about the UW System's comprehensive benefit package, review the UW System Employee Benefits Brochure.

Required Qualifications

• Ph.D. in computer science, artificial intelligence, or a closely related field.
• Experience teaching Data Structures, Theory of Algorithms, or similar core computer science courses for undergraduate students.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience conducting and publishing research related to artificial intelligence.
• Ability to involve undergraduate students in research.

Knowledge, Skills And Abilities

• Ability to interact respectfully with people with diverse socioeconomic, cultural and ethnic backgrounds.
• Willingness and ability to be an active participant in following applicable safety rules and regulations including necessary training and drills.

How To Apply

Only complete application packages will be considered. This includes online submission of the following documents: Cover Letter, Resume, Name and contact information for three professional references.

Contact Information: If you have questions regarding this recruitment or if you are unable to complete the application online due to a disability or system problem, please contact us at (262) 472-1024 or hr@uww.edu. For Questions Regarding This Position, Please Contact Dr. Zachary Oster, Chair, Department of Computer Science osterz@uww.edu 262-472-5006

To Ensure Consideration Applications received by June 10th, 2026, are ensured full consideration. Applications received after that date may be given consideration at the discretion of the search committee.