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Assistant Teaching Professor

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Successful candidates for any staff, faculty, or administrative position at Loyola University Maryland will be subject to a pre-employment background check. Note: In some cases, experience and/or education may be substituted for requirements.

Posting Details

Posting Details

Position Title Assistant Teaching Professor
Faculty Type Non Tenure Track Fulltime
Office/Department Computer Science
Work Environment Onsite
Location Evergreen Main Campus
Faculty Job Type Full-time
If Temporary or Visiting, Estimated End Date:
Position Duties
We seek two individuals committed to excellence in undergraduate teaching to join the Computer Science teaching faculty at the rank of Teaching Assistant Professor. A master’s in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, or a closely related field is required; a Ph.D. is preferred.

We are looking to hire at least one individual interested in focusing on teaching non-majors and/or first year computer science majors, and at least one individual who is interested in teaching across the computer science major. Interest in supporting our data science undergraduate and MS programs is also welcome. Applicants should feel comfortable teaching computer science majors, and will have the opportunity to teach upper-level electives based on expertise.

Although preference is given to candidates with teaching experience, we are also interested in applicants who are interested in starting their teaching careers in a vibrant teaching-focused institution.

Teaching load is four courses each in fall and spring, with no required summer teaching. The candidate will assist the department in curricular development, review, and assessment, as well as contribute to the educational mission of Loyola University Maryland. Teaching faculty are full voting members of the department.

Loyola seeks a broad spectrum of candidates, including but not limited to women, people of color, persons with disabilities, sexual minorities, first-generation college students, those with non-traditional career paths, and those who understand, respect, and can actively contribute to the University’s Jesuit mission and values. For more information about our values please visit https://www.loyola.edu/about/mission.​​

With a newly established Office of Equity and Inclusion headed by our Chief Equity and Inclusion Officer, we are committed to providing an environment where everyone can learn, grow, and thrive. Key efforts include faculty development programming, opportunities for learning (e.g., Diversity Reading Groups), investment in pedagogical resources for differential instruction (e.g., Fellows Programs), affinity faculty and staff groups, and following best-practices for hiring. For a full list of benefits to working at Loyola University Maryland, please visit https://www.loyola.edu/department/hr/benefits.

Applicants must submit the following online
  • A cover letter noting why the applicant is interested in this position, listing specific teaching interests and summarizing relevant experience.
  • A up-to-date curriculum vitae.
  • A teaching statement that includes your philosophy of teaching, a summary of your teaching experiences, and the courses that you are interested in and able to teach.
  • A list of courses previously taught either on CV or in teaching statement.
  • Contact information for three professional references; this must include email addresses.
Required Qualifications
  • Masters’ degree in Computer Science or related field
  • Knowledge of computer science, if degree is in a related field
  • Expertise in Java, Python, or a similar high-level programming language
Preferred Qualifications
Any of the following preferred qualifications will help a candidate stand out:
  • Ph.D. in Computer Science or a closely related discipline
  • Teaching experience in majors-level computer science courses
  • Teaching experience at a four-year higher education institution
  • A desire to and/or experience in teaching in the liberal arts context
  • A demonstrated appreciation of or engagement in high-impact teaching practices
  • Commitment to the goals of education in the Jesuit tradition
  • An awareness of approaches for creating a sense of inclusion and belonging in the classroom
Job Posting Date 11/20/2023
Priority Application Deadline Date
Job Close Date
Anticipated Start Date 08/15/2024
University Description
Loyola University Maryland is a Jesuit, Catholic university committed to the educational and spiritual traditions of the Society of Jesus and to the ideals of liberal education and the development of the whole person. Accordingly, Loyola inspires students to learn, lead, and serve in a diverse and changing world. Loyola’s beautiful, historic Evergreen campus is located in Baltimore, and its graduate centers are in Timonium and Columbia. Loyola enrolls 4,000 undergraduate and 2,000 graduate students across the Sellinger School of Business and Management, the School of Education, and Loyola College of Arts and Sciences. Founded in 1852, Loyola is one of 27 Jesuit colleges and universities in the United States and the first to bear the name of Saint Ignatius Loyola, founder of the Society of Jesus.
Diversity Statement
Loyola University Maryland strongly values the benefits that diversity brings to the workplace. In accord with its Ignatian values, the University is committed to creating and promoting a community that recognizes the inherent value and dignity of each person. Loyola University Maryland does not discriminate on the basis of race, sex, color, national or ethnic origin, age, religion, disability, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, military status, or any other legally protected classification. The University recruits, hires, and promotes in accord with this policy and its Core Values.
Special Instructions to Applicants
Successful candidates for any staff, faculty, or administrative position at Loyola University Maryland will be subject to a pre-employment background check. Note: In some cases, experience and/or education may be substituted for requirements.
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Applicant Documents

Required Documents
  1. Cover Letter
  2. Curriculum Vitae
  3. Faculty Essay
  4. List of References
Optional Documents
  1. Mission Essay
  2. Letters Of Recommendation
  3. Teaching Evaluations
  4. Unofficial Transcripts

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