The Department of Computer Science (CS) at the University of Alabama at Birmingham (UAB) is seeking candidates for a non-tenure-track assistant professor in teaching position, starting Spring or Fall 2024.

Candidates with teaching expertise in all core computer science topics are sought, with preference given to Programming, Algorithms and Data Structures, Computer Architecture, Data Science/Machine Learning, Networking, Systems Programming, Operating Systems, Web-based Application Development and Software Engineering. UAB has made a significant commitment to teaching and teaching innovation in Computer Science. Candidates must consequently have strong teaching credentials preferably in a diverse range of areas and ability to advance the teaching strengths of the Department, including application of new results in CS education, establishment of new curricula and labs, online teaching, acquisition of educational grants, and participation in accreditation activities, student recruitment and advising.

The CS Department at UAB offers PhD, MS, BA and BS programs. The Department has a strong research focus, and a strong commitment to teaching, service and outreach. The PhD, MS, BA and BS enrollments have quadrupled over the past few years. Research and educational funding are expanding significantly, and the Department plays a leadership role in Cyber Security and Data Science/Machine Learning/AI. Collaborations with UAB’s medical enterprise are strong and growing, with many opportunities for faculty to participate in interdisciplinary work. For additional information about the Department, please visit: https://www.uab.edu/cas/computerscience/ .

The University of Alabama at Birmingham (UAB) is a comprehensive urban university with the nation’s fourth-largest public hospital (eighth-largest hospital in the nation and best hospital in Alabama), which has rapidly evolved into a world-renowned research university and health care center that ranks in the top ten nationally for student diversity. UAB is a Carnegie R1 research university. It has been consistently ranked highly, including being named the 2018 and 2019 Top Young University in the U.S. (top 10 worldwide, Times Higher Education World University Rankings), America’s Best Large Employer (Forbes, 2021), and America’s No. 4 Best Employer for Diversity (Forbes 2021). The Master’s in Cyber Security program at the Department of Computer Science is ranked No. 1 in the country for in-person Cyber Security Master’s programs (Fortune 2023). UAB is Alabama’s single largest employer and an engine of revitalization for Birmingham. With an enrollment of over 21,600 students, over 2,630 full-time faculty members, and a campus covering more than 100 city blocks, UAB is focused on the future of teaching, research, health care, and community service.

Birmingham is the largest city in Alabama, noted for its vibrant music scene, fine dining, warm weather, excellent schools, and a culture embracing diversity within driving distance to Atlanta, Memphis, Nashville, and New Orleans.

The application package must include: (i) a one-page cover letter, (ii) a curriculum vitae, (iii) a statement of teaching philosophy (up to four pages), (iv) a teaching portfolio with relevant materials (e.g., syllabi, teaching evaluations, homework/projects, teaching innovations), and (v) at least two references.

Review of candidates will begin on November 15, 2023, and the search will continue until the position is filled. For more information, please contact the search committee chair Dr. Ragib Hasan (ragib@uab.edu ).