Boston University invites applications for a faculty position at the rank of Associate Professor of the Practice in the Computer Science department of Metropolitan College to start July 1, 2027.
The department is a leader in providing rigorous and industry-relevant education in areas such as information security, computer networks, computer information systems, financial informatics, cybersecurity, digital forensics, and health informatics. Courses are offered in flexible face-to-face, blended and online formats. It offers the acclaimed Boston University online Master of Science in Computer Information Systems program, consistently ranked in the top online graduate business programs by US News & World Report for more than ten years.
Qualifications: The ideal candidate should hold a Ph.D. or equivalent degree in computer science or computer engineering. They will have expertise in areas related to information systems, software development, and/or health informatics, and a demonstrated successful teaching and research record. We welcome applications from candidates with a terminal degree who have professional and industry experience as well as an interest in teaching and applied research.
Responsibilities: Faculty duties include teaching up to six courses at the graduate and undergraduate levels per academic year, including blended and online courses, conducting active research, participating in course and curriculum development, and mentoring part-time faculty and students, as well as providing service to the department, college and the university. This is a full-time, non-tenure track appointment at the rank of Associate Professor of the Practice with a renewable contract of up to five years at a time.
The faculty position offers significant opportunity for interdisciplinary and collaborative scholarly work, including research and curriculum development within Metropolitan College and Boston University, as well as the greater Boston area.
Salary: $135,000-$145,000 starting base salary per 9-month academic year (September through May), with additional earning opportunities for developing online courses, teaching additional courses during the academic year, and/or teaching in Boston University's Summer Term. Metropolitan College also offers funding in support of faculty scholarship activities including research assistantships and conference travel.
Application: Applicants should submit a cover letter stating career objectives, suitability for the position, research goals, and approach to teaching, as well as a curriculum vitae through the link below. Applications will be reviewed as received until the position is filled.
Please submit applications through this link: https://www.bu.edu/met/faculty-staff/forms/full-time-faculty-applications/
Department Contact:
Lyn Ariyakulkan
Boston University Metropolitan College
1010 Commonwealth Avenue, Floor 5
Boston, MA 02215
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