Pioneer Professor of Instruction

Department: MCC Computer Science

Computer Science Pioneer Professorship

Northwestern University Computer Science seeks outstanding candidates for the Pioneer Professor of Instruction, a new 1-2 year position providing professionals with an opportunity to step out of their industrial role and share their knowledge. Northwestern CS is a dynamic and growing academic community with students at the undergraduate, masters, and doctoral level. The successful applicant will be a tech industry professional, with deep knowledge of Computer Science, and passion for conveying that knowledge and relevant industry experiences to a broad variety of students. They will go well beyond delivering entry-level service courses to create learning experiences that motivate students to enroll, to work, to learn, and to find new applications of CS that shape their careers and the world beyond. This is a one year position, renewable once, for a maximum of 2 years in the role.

Applicants should have earned a degree in Computer Science or a closely related field and worked in the tech industry for at least 5 years. The Pioneer Professor will teach two courses per term with ample graduate and undergraduate TA support.

Applicants should submit:

1. A cover letter
2. A curriculum vitae
3. Three to five letters of reference
4. A statement of industry experience and teaching interest
5. A diversity statement that addresses how the candidate contributes to inclusive, accessible, and equitable educational environments.
6. A video of the candidate giving a presentation/talk, ideally on a technical topic (if available)

We encourage candidates to send applications as soon as possible. We will review them on a rolling basis, starting November 1, 2024, until the position is filled.

Northwestern is a leading R1 university comprising a number of highly ranking schools that provide extraordinary opportunities for collaboration across a wide range of disciplines. The Computer Science department is leading an ambitious initiative to grow and transform Computer Science (CS) education and research. . Northwestern has a very active and supportive community of 12 Computer Science Faculty of Instruction. We have a strong culture of mentorship and collaboration within the group, and fully participate in and are well respected members of the friendly and cooperative department. We continue to invest in new courses, non-major pathways, and new joint degrees to broaden the reach and quality of computing education. We seek outstanding candidates who are excited by the opportunity to help build the future of CS at a world-class university. Located in beautiful Evanston, on the shores of lake Michigan, just outside the diverse and culturally vibrant city of Chicago, Northwestern faculty have ample opportunities to connect with the city's growing technology sector.

Compensation: The expected base pay range for this position is $110,000-$115,000. This base pay range is for a nine-month academic appointment, does not include summer salary, and is subject to negotiation.

Northwestern University has provided a pay range representing its good faith estimate of what the university reasonably expects to pay for the position. The pay offered to the selected candidate will be determined based on factors including (but not limited to) the experience and qualifications of the selected candidate including years since terminal degree, training, and field or discipline; departmental budget availability; internal equity; and external market pay for comparable jobs.

At Northwestern, we are proud to provide meaningful, competitive, high-quality health care plans, retirement benefits, tuition discounts and more! Visit us at https://www.northwestern.edu/benefits/index.html to learn more.

Please read ALL instructions and make preparations before proceeding to the application page:

• Applications will only be accepted via online submission (see link below).
• Please prepare all documents in advance as Adobe PDF files, and please be sure all information is entered correctly and accurately (especially names and email addresses), as there will be no opportunity for online revision after your application has been submitted.
• Please also prepare a list of names and email addresses for your external academic references; your references will be contacted directly by the online system and invited to upload their letters on your behalf.
• All required fields in the application form are marked with an asterisk and must be filled before clicking the Submit button.
• Be aware that incomplete applications cannot be saved.

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