Professor of Practice in Computer Scienc

About the role

The Professor of Practice in Computer Science is a 5-year, non-tenure-track appointment responsible for high-quality undergraduate and graduate instruction, integrating current industry practices—including modern Gen AI processes—into the curriculum, and contributing to program development and student outcomes assessment in support of ABET accreditation.

Responsibilities

• Teach a 24-credit-hour workload per academic year (typically 4 courses per semester).
• Provide academic advising and hold office hours.
• Participate in curriculum review and program assessment.
• Contribute to promotional activities for CS/CIS and MS programs.
• Engage in professional development and serve on departmental and university committees.
• Support expansion of departmental teaching and research in Artificial Intelligence and Cyber Security.

Requirements

• Master’s degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, or a closely related field from an accredited institution. (Candidates with a Bachelor’s degree plus 15 or more graduate-level credits in the subject area will be considered.)
• At least five years of documented experience as an actively practicing professional in the discipline to be taught or a Ph.D. in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, or a related field.
• Evidence of effective teaching and ability to integrate industry practices into instruction.
• Ability to teach a variety of undergraduate and graduate courses (theory, hardware, software, databases, networking, cybersecurity, etc.).
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Maintain required professional accreditations, certificates, or licenses at time of hire and throughout the five-year contract.
• Commitment to working effectively with students from diverse backgrounds.
• Ability to perform duties with or without reasonable accommodations.

Preferred Qualifications

• Ph.D. in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, or a closely related field.
• Demonstrated industry experience with modern software development methodologies, Gen AI applications, AI, and cybersecurity.
• Experience with ABET-aligned assessment and curriculum development.

Benefits

• Nine different pre-taxed health insurance plan options.
• Pension or 401(a) defined contribution plan, and supplemental retirement options.
• Life insurance up to 8x the annual salary.
• Long-term disability coverage.
• Dental insurance.
• Twenty vacation days accrued per year.
• Fifteen sick days accrued per year.
• Five personal days per year.
• Paid holidays.
• Tuition remission for self, spouse, and dependent children.

Pay

$65,000 – $80,000 annually (commensurate with experience; per MSCA Appendix O).

Schedule

Full-time, 9-month, exempt, benefits-eligible position beginning January 11, 2027.

Position ID: 202660. Bargaining Unit: Massachusetts State College Association (MSCA). Background checks (criminal history and sexual offender record) required for recommended finalists.