Visiting Teaching Assistant Professor, Computer Science

Located where the Great Plains meet the Rocky Mountains the University of Denver embodies the spirit of exploration and discovery that defines our region and our history. DU is a private institution built on exploration through research and collaboration among educators students and local and global communities. With nationally recognized academic programs a history of widespread influence a forward-looking vision for a 21st-century education and a deep commitment to promoting inclusion we open a world of opportunity and empower our students to make a difference around the world. Through learning scholarship and practice students gain the experience knowledge and courage they need to tackle big challenges in the real world and guide diverse communities and organizations.

Denver the Mile High City consistently ranks as one of the best places to live in the United States. Denvers economy is rapidly growing and diversifying with strengths in the aerospace healthcare financial tech telecommunications IT security and software sectors. Our region features a dry climate with 300 days of sunshine annually and surprisingly mild winters. The nearby Rocky Mountains provide beautiful views and abundant recreational opportunities year-round. The city of Denver is home to several major league sports teams diverse neighborhoods and strong cultural and food scenes.

DUs vision is to be a great private university dedicated to the public good. As such we recognize that our success is dependent on how well we engage and include the rich diversity of our constituents. DU is the oldest and largest private independent university in the Rocky Mountain Region. Our undergraduate students complete a rigorous comprehensive core curriculum in addition to a deep hands-on immersion in their technical curricula. DU is an R1 research university with high research activity and has an exceptional commitment to its undergraduate students. The Daniel Felix Ritchie School of Engineering and Computer Science (Ritchie School) houses three departments and offers six undergraduate degrees along with several graduate programs. Our small classes engaged faculty and atmosphere of experimentation and collaboration offer our students a multi-dimensional education that prepares them to excel and innovate in science and technology. The Ritchie School is also home to Knoebel Institute for Healthy Aging (KIHA) which is an interdisciplinary initiative using science engineering and technology to help early detection and treatment ofaging and age-related conditions.

Position Summary

The Department of Computer Science at the University of Denver (DU) is building an academically and culturally diverse faculty and staff who teach and work in a supportive environment surrounded by people with a strong commitment to Diversity Equity and Inclusion (DEI). Our institutional DEI action plan can be found here.

Essential Functions

We invite applications for two full-time non-tenure-track faculty positions as a Visiting Teaching Assistant Professor in Computer Science with particular interest in applicants who have strengths in algorithms artificial intelligence games and security and privacy. The positions are for the 2025-2026 academic year and begin on September 1 2025. The appointments will be made for nine-month positions only.

Required Qualifications

• A Masters degree in Computer Science or a related discipline by the time of appointment.
• Teaching experience in a college or university setting.
• Ability to teach both undergraduate and graduate courses in Computer Science as evidenced by background or teaching experience.
• Ability to collaborate with other departmental school and university researchers.
• Evidence indicating the potential for integration of DEI into teaching research or service.

Preferred Qualifications

• PhD or terminal degree in Computer Science or related discipline by the time of appointment.
• Experience working on inter-disciplinary problems that contribute to the public good.
• Evidence of integrating DEI into teaching research or service.
• Demonstrated excellence in teaching.
• Demonstrated knowledge and experience with inclusive teaching methods and/or pedagogies to effectively engage broadly diverse student populations and historically underrepresented groups in computer science.

Working Environment

• Standard office environment.
• Unexpected interruptions occur often and stress level is moderate to high.
• Noise level is quiet to moderate.

Physical Activities

• Ability to work in front of a computer for extended periods of time.
• Occasionally required to move about the office/campus.

Work Schedule

While the Universitys administrative offices are open Monday Friday 8:00 am 4:30 pm faculty schedules vary from term to term and are based on courses taught service commitments and research agendas. The Universitys academic calendars are posted on the registrars website (the law school is on a semester system and has a different academic calendar).

Application Deadline

Applications will be reviewed as they are received. For consideration please submit your application materials by 4:00 p.m. (MST) January 1 2026.

Special Instructions

Candidates must apply online through to be considered. Only applications submitted online will be accepted.

Salary Grade Number

The salary grade for the position is UC.

Salary Range

The salary range for this position is $80000-$100000.

The University of Denver has provided a compensation range that represents its good faith estimate of what the University may pay for the position at the time of posting. The University may ultimately pay more or less than the posted compensation range. The salary offered to the selected candidate will be determined based on factors such as the qualifications of the selected candidate departmental budget availability internal salary equity considerations and available market information but not based on a candidates sex or any other protected status.

Benefits

The University of Denver offers excellent benefits including medical dental retirement paid time off tuition benefit and ECO pass. The University of Denver is a private institution that empowers students who want to make a difference. Learn more about the University of Denver.

Please include the following documents with your application:

1. Curriculum Vitae (10 page max)
2. Cover Letter (1 page max)
3. Teaching Statement
4. DEI Statement
5. 3 references

The University of Denver is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race color religion sex (including sex stereotypes sex characteristics sexual orientation gender identity and gender expression) marital family or parental status pregnancy or related conditions national origin disability or status as a protected veteran. The University of Denver does not discriminate and prohibits discrimination on the basis of race color national origin ancestry age religion creed disability sex (including sex stereotypes sex characteristics sexual orientation gender identity and gender expression) marital family and parental status pregnancy genetic information military enlistment or veteran status and any other class of individuals protected from discrimination under federal state or local law regulation or ordinance in any of the Universitys educational programs and activities and in the employment (including application for employment) and admissions (including application for admission) context as required by Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972; the Americans with Disabilities Act; Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973; Title VI and VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964; the Age Discrimination Act of 1975; the Age Discrimination in Employment Act of 1967; the Equal Pay Act; the Colorado Equal Pay for Equal Work Act; the Colorado Protecting Opportunities and Workers Rights (POWR) Act; and any other federal state and local laws regulations or ordinances that prohibit discrimination harassment and/or retaliation. For more information please see the University of Denvers NonDiscriminationStatement.

All offers of employment are contingent upon satisfactory completion of a criminal history background check.