STANFORD UNIVERSITY
Department of Computer Science
Faculty Opening
The Stanford Department of Computer Science invites applications for a teaching faculty position. The appointment will be made as a non-tenure line Professor (Teaching), with rank (Associate or Full Professor) depending upon the candidate's seniority and experience. Normally, the initial appointment term is 5 years, and is eligible for promotion to a continuing term appointment, which provides security of appointment without requiring further formal reappointment.
The Department seeks to strengthen its teaching program through this appointment and fill the position of Associate Department Chair for Education. The normal responsibilities for Professor (Teaching) include: teaching classes (typically four courses during the three quarters of the regular academic year), working to develop CS undergraduate curriculum, and involvement in the broader CS educational community. The Associate Chair's responsibilities additionally include a leadership role in designing and coordinating the CS undergraduate curriculum and coordinating the core teaching program, with a one-class reduction in teaching responsibility.
The ideal applicant for this position will have a strong commitment to and demonstrated aptitude for teaching, as well as an established reputation and national visibility in Computer Science Education. All candidates must hold a Ph.D. in computer science or a closely related discipline. Further information about the Computer Science Department can be found at http://cs.stanford.edu. The School of Engineering website may be found at https://engineering.stanford.edu/. The Computer Science Department, School of Engineering, and Stanford University value faculty who are committed to advancing diversity, equity, and inclusion. Candidates may optionally include as part of their research or teaching statement a brief discussion of how their work will further these ideals.
Application Requirements:
- All applications should include a cover letter, curriculum vita, brief (3 pages total, including references) teaching statement, and material relevant to evaluating the applicant's teaching abilities.
- Applicants should submit the names and contact information of at least four references.
Please apply online at https://facultypositions.stanford.edu. You will need to create an account if you do not already have one. Questions should be directed to, Search Committee Chair, c/o Laura Kenny-Carlson, via electronic mail to search@cs.stanford.edu.
The review of applications will begin on December 5, 2022, and applicants are strongly encouraged to submit complete applications by that date for full consideration; however, applications will continue to be accepted until January 31, 2023.
Stanford is an equal employment opportunity and affirmative action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. Stanford also welcomes applications from others who would bring additional dimensions to the University’s research, teaching and clinical missions.
