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The University of Arizona is hiring a Lecturer or Senior Lecturer, Computer Science. The role teaches core and elective undergraduate courses in the Department of Computer Science as a career-track, non-tenure-eligible faculty member with a well-defined promotion path. Lecturers also manage the teaching assistants who support their courses and take part in departmental meetings, planning, and committee service.

Highlights

Teach core and elective undergraduate computer science courses during the academic year, with a typical load of four courses per year, two each semester.
Manage the graduate and undergraduate teaching assistants who help run the courses.
Serve on departmental committees as assigned and take part in faculty meetings, decision-making, and planning.
Hold an M.S. or higher in Computer Science or a closely related discipline.
Bring university-level teaching experience, which is preferred, along with evidence of teaching quality and effectiveness.
Be considered for the Lecturer or Senior Lecturer rank based on experience and evidence of teaching quality, with applicants from all areas of computer science welcome.
Work full-time at 1.0 FTE (40 hours per week) on the Tucson campus on an academic work calendar, with summer teaching available for additional compensation.
Join a department of 31 faculty, including 12 career-track faculty, with an expected target hire date of August 16, 2027.

Lecturer or Senior Lecturer, Computer Science Full Description

Lecturer or Senior Lecturer, Computer Science

Department: Computer Science | Location: Tucson Campus, Tucson, AZ | Posting Number: req27563

Position Highlights

The Department of Computer Science at the University of Arizona is accepting applications from dedicated educators for Lecturer track faculty positions at the Lecturer and Senior Lecturer ranks. Teaching faculty are critical to the mission of the department and are appointed with the expectation of long-term employment. The typical teaching load is four courses per academic year (two per semester). Summer teaching may be available for interested faculty for additional compensation.

Lecturers at all ranks teach both core and elective undergraduate courses and actively participate in departmental faculty meetings, decision-making, planning, and service. The Lecturer teaching track is non-tenure-eligible but offers a well-defined promotion path. Applicants must have an M.S. or higher in Computer Science or a closely related discipline. Candidates will be considered for appointment at the Lecturer or Senior Lecturer ranks based on experience and evidence of teaching quality and effectiveness.

We welcome strong applicants from all areas of computer science. Candidates with a demonstrated commitment to excellent teaching and student engagement—regardless of specialization—are strongly encouraged to apply.

As of Fall 2026, the Department of Computer Science has 31 faculty members, including 12 Career-Track faculty. The Department has a long history of excellent undergraduate and graduate instruction and research accomplishments with an enthusiastic student body.

The Department of Computer Science is also accepting applications for a Assistant or Associate Professor of Practice position under req27561. Applicants are encouraged to review the minimum qualifications before applying.

Duties & Responsibilities

Teach undergraduate computer science courses during the academic year. The typical teaching load is 4 courses per year.
Manage graduate and undergraduate TA’s who assist with courses.
Serve on departmental committees as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications

M.S. or higher in Computer Science or a closely related discipline.

Preferred Qualifications

Teaching experience at the university level.

Job Details

Rank: To be Determined
Tenure Information: Career-Track (CT)
FLSA: Exempt
Full Time/Part Time: Full Time
Hours Worked per Week: 40
Job FTE: 1.0
Work Calendar: Academic
Job Category: Faculty
Rate of Pay: DOE (salary at 1.0 FTE)
Target Hire Date: 8/16/2027
Open Date: 11/6/2026; open until filled
Contact: [email protected]

How to Apply

Please attach the following documents with your application: Curriculum Vitae; in the "Cover Letter" slot, please attach your ’Statement of Teaching Philosophy’; in the "Additional Document" slot, upload a reference contact list of at least three professional references, one of which being from your current or most recent academic institution.

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