Teach a wide variety of undergraduate courses in computer science.
Develop new courses in relevant areas of expertise.
Advise and mentor undergraduate students.
Conduct and disseminate scholarly research.
Contribute to curriculum development, program assessment, and departmental service.
Support the mission of the Department, College, and University through collegial engagement and community involvement.
Required Attachments
All required documents listed below should be uploaded to the attachment box at the bottom of the "My Experience" page of the application before continuing through the application.
Cover letter
Curriculum vitae
Statement of teaching philosophy
Statement of research agenda
Graduate transcript (unofficial is acceptable for initial review)
Contact information for at least four professional references
Upon request, applicants may also be asked to provide a short video sample of their teaching. Review of applications will begin immediately and continue until the position is filled.
Additional Information
The College of Social Sciences, Mathematics, and Education offers rigorous, high-quality
Requirements
The ideal candidate will:
Hold a Ph.D. in Computer Science or a closely related field (ABD considered; however, the terminal degree must be earned by July 2026).
Possess a broad background in computer science with the ability to teach across the curriculum.
Demonstrate potential for outstanding teaching, strong written and oral communication skills, and a commitment to high academic standards.
Show evidence of an active research agenda, with potential to involve undergraduates.
Have experience teaching undergraduates (preferred).
Exhibit the ability to work both independently and collaboratively, with excellent organizational and leadership skills.
Be committed to remaining current in both teaching and scholarship.
Benefits
Health insurance
Additional Information
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Position Details
The Department of Computer Science in the College of Social Sciences, Mathematics, and Education at The University of Tampa invites applications for two (2) full-time tenure-track Assistant Professor positions for the 2026-27 academic year, beginning in August 2026.
The B.S. in Computer Science is a rapidly growing program that welcomed its inaugural class in 2021-22. The department is currently exploring additional programs to provide additional depth in areas of high student interest. This position offers an exciting opportunity to help shape the direction of a young and evolving department committed to excellence in education.
The University of Tampa is a medium-sized, comprehensive, residentially-based private institution of more than 11,000 undergraduate and graduate students. The University is ideally situated on a beautiful 110-acre campus next to the Hillsborough River, adjacent to Tampa's dynamic central business district, which is a growing, vibrant, diverse metropolitan area. UTampa reflects this vibrancy; with 30 consecutive years of enrollment growth UTampa boasts 260 student organizations, a multicultural student body from 50 states and more than 100 countries, and "Top Tier" ranking in U.S. News and World Report.
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