Assistant Professor of Instruction or Practice

Job Summary

The Erik Jonsson School of Engineering and Computer Science (ECS) at The University of Texas at Dallas invites applications for six full-time, non-tenure track faculty positions in our new First Year Program, launching in fall 2026. This is an exciting opportunity to become a founding faculty member in a transformative initiative designed to redefine undergraduate education in engineering and computer science at UT Dallas. The new ECS First Year Program will enhance student success and identity development in the engineering and computer science professions by cultivating problem-solving through design, computational, and systems thinking with shared curricular and co-curricular experiences and strategic engagement with departmental specializations. The program will serve over 1,500 students across eight different degree programs through three ECS courses during the first two semesters.

We are seeking passionate educators with a focus on teaching foundational concepts in design and computing for all students. Appointed faculty members will work closely with and report to the Director of the First Year Program and in close coordination with their home academic department in ECS. Teaching responsibilities will focus on first year courses in the program with the opportunity to teach in the candidate's specialization area within the home department. Faculty members will typically teach 3-4 sections per semester and participate in coordinated curriculum development, assessment, and faculty learning communities within the First Year Program. Appointments will be made at the rank of Assistant Professor of Instruction or Practice (depending on experience), with opportunities for promotion in accordance with university policy.

The appointments commence for the fall 2026 semester.

Qualifications

Minimum Education and Experience: A Master of Science in engineering or computer science or a related discipline with professional and/or teaching experience is required prior to employment. Candidates are expected to demonstrate the ability to work effectively in a highly collaborative, engaging, and dynamic environment comprised of individuals with a range of backgrounds, skills, and perspectives. We are seeking candidates able to deliver high quality teaching using evidence-based practices to effectively engage students from a range of backgrounds and experiences.

Preferred Education and Experience: A PhD or equivalent in engineering or computer science or a related discipline.

Application Instructions

Applicants should upload the following:

• Full curriculum vitae and cover letter summarizing their teaching area, interests, and qualifications for the position.
• Statement of teaching philosophy (no more than 1 page) describing their conceptualizations of teaching and learning, teaching and assessment methods, and how their teaching practices will engage students from a range of backgrounds and experiences.
• Engagement statement (no more than 1 page) describing how the candidate has, is, or will engage with disciplines, students, and faculty beyond the classroom.
• Teaching Innovation statement (no more than 1 page) describing how the candidate has, is, or could engage in scholarship of teaching and/or engineering education research.
• Full contact information for at least three academic or professional references.

Priority will be given to completed applications received by February 15, 2026. Reviews will continue until the positions are filled or the search is closed on August 1, 2026.

Department

Engineering & Computer Science

Salary Range

Negotiable

Pay Basis

Monthly

Position Status

Academic Year

Location

Richardson