"Open Rank, Professor of Software Engineering, Non-Tenure Track, Fall 2026"

Description

The rapidly growing Dale E. and Sarah Ann Fowler School of Engineering at Chapman University invites applications for a non-tenure track, open rank position including ranks of Instructor, Instructional Assistant Professor, or Instructional Associate Professor of Software Engineering, beginning in August 2026.

Chapman University is a nationally ranked institution offering traditional undergraduate and graduate programs in the heart of Orange County, one of Southern California’s most diverse and vibrant regions. The University achieved R2 status in the Carnegie Classification of Institutions of Higher Education, a distinction held by just 10 percent of all U.S. universities and is ranked #110 among Best National Universities by US News and World Report (2026). Our faculty includes academic leaders who excel in research, publishing, and world-class teaching in our 11 schools and colleges, including the Fowler School of Engineering. Dedicated to forward-looking, personalized education, we create an environment that fosters unlimited achievement for both our students and faculty. Chapman University's Keck Center for Science and Engineering was recently designated No. 5 in the nation by The Princeton Review for the “Best Science Lab Facilities”. In addition, Fowler School of Engineering has a state of the of the art makerspace (Design | Create | Innovate Lab) and The Keck Computational Research Cluster.

More information about the university and the Fowler School of Engineering is available at https://www.chapman.edu/engineering/.

Responsibilities

The successful candidate will teach 8 courses (24 credits) per academic year, have opportunities to mentor students, and integrate industry experience into capstone projects.

Courses may include, and are not limited to: CPSC230 – Computer Science I (Python), CPSC231 – Computer Science II (Java), CPSC298 – C++ Programming, SE 300 – Software Requirements and Testing, SE 310 – Software Design, SE 320 – The Software Development Lifecycle, SE 420 – Formal Methods in Software Engineering, SE 498 – Software Engineering Capstone Project.

Qualifications

Requirements include an M.S. in computer science, computer engineering, software engineering, data science, computational science, or electrical engineering and successful teaching at the undergraduate or graduate level.

Those seeking the rank of Assistant or Associate must have a Ph.D. in computer science, computer engineering, computational science, data science, software engineering, or electrical engineering, with significant teaching experience.

Preference will be given to candidates with strong industry and teaching experience in the fields of software engineering.

Application Instructions

Qualified applicants are invited to electronically submit the following:

• Cover letter that clearly articulates how the candidate envisions contributing to the educational missions of Chapman University and Fowler School of Engineering.
• Teaching philosophy statement (3 pages).
• Three letters of recommendation (Upon request. Not to be included in application).

Further inquiries can be directed to Search Committee Chair, Dr. Thomas Piechota (piechota@chapman.edu).

Application review will start January 19, 2026, and will continue until the position is filled. Salary is competitive and will be commensurate with experience. The salary range for this position is $90,000 to $135,000 per year. Successful completion of a background check is required for the final candidate. Appointment is contingent upon final budget approval.

Chapman University offers excellent benefits that include a substantial contribution toward the cost of medical, vision, and dental insurance, and retirement plans.

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement

Chapman University is an equal opportunity employer that provides equal employment opportunities to all individuals, regardless of their protected characteristics. All qualified applicants and employees are encouraged to apply and will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, national origin, ancestry, citizenship status, physical disability, mental disability, medical condition, military and veteran status, marital status, pregnancy, genetic information or any other characteristic protected by state or federal law.