Computer Science - Renewable Contract Instructor - 527002

Department
Computer Science

Rank
Instructor

Position Summary
The Computer Science Department is seeking a qualified and enthusiastic instructor to teach ENGR 104: Introduction to Engineering. This foundational course is designed for first-year students across all engineering disciplines and focuses on cultivating problem-solving abilities algorithmic thinking and technical communication skills in a multidisciplinary engineering context. Candidates will be considered for a one-year non-tenure track Instructor position subject to annual renewal.

Detailed Position Information
ENGR 104 supports students from all engineering majors and serves as a gateway to success in the engineering curriculum. The course helps build foundational skills in structured problem solving modeling and technical communication that are broadly applicable across engineering fields. The instructor will play a critical role in helping students transition into college-level STEM coursework while promoting student engagement resilience and curiosity.
Course delivery includes lectures labs group work and projects contextualized by real-world engineering problems. Collaboration with faculty in engineering and computing-related fields is expected to ensure that course content reflects current and emerging industry expectations.

Minimum Qualifications
The candidate must meet all the following required qualifications:

Masters degree in Computer Science Engineering Education or a closely related field
Demonstrated ability to teach at the college level
Knowledge of algorithmic thinking and basic computational problem-solving
Excellent written and oral communication skills

Preferred Qualifications
Prior experience teaching first-year engineering or computing students Familiarity with MATLAB Python or similar technical computing tools Experience with interdisciplinary or project-based learning models Commitment to diversity equity and inclusion in STEM education

Instructions and Required Materials for Application
Application packages should consist of a cover letter CV a detailed statement of teaching philosophy and plans in addition to contact information for at least three references.

About the College of Engineering
As one of the first five universities in the nation to offer engineering instruction The University of Alabama has more than 175 years of engineering education experience. UAs College of Engineering is committed to conducting leading-edge research providing unparalleled educational opportunities and investing in students who will be the scholars and industry professionals shaping the future of the field of engineering.

Research is a critical component of our mission as the flagship university in the state of Alabama. Over the past decade the Colleges research activity has more than doubled and the Shelby Science and Engineering Quad was completed at a cost of more than $300 million. There are 10 research centers housed under the College spanning areas from cybersecurity to transportation that are dedicated to making sustainable changes and an impact on local national and global levels.

With hundreds of award-winning faculty and staff members and a diverse offering of nationally accredited programs facilities and resources the College has positioned itself for success as a leader in engineering education.

About the University of Alabama
The University of Alabama is located in Tuscaloosa Alabama named one of Travel Leisures 25 Best College Towns and Cities in the U.S. As one of the nations premier universities UA offers bachelors masters and doctoral degrees in nearly 200 fields of study. With more than 1400 acres of tree-lined academic core campus and over 300 state-of-the art facilities UA has been ranked among the most beautiful and most impressive college campuses in the South in the state of Alabama and in the nation.

In Fall 2023 the Capstone set a new enrollment record with more than 39000 students including more than 8200 in the freshman class. The current enrollment includes students from every county in Alabama every state in the nation and 92 countries around the world. More than 1100 National Merit Scholars are currently enrolled making UA one of the largest enrolling institutions of the scholars in the country.

UA was recently recognized as a Top Producing Institution of Fulbright U.S. students for the seventh time in nine years as well as a Top Producing Institution of Fulbright U.S. Scholars for the first time. UA is one of only 12 universities in the nation to receive both honors.

For reasons like this the University made Forbes list of Americas Top Colleges for 2023 and Time magazines list of Top 50 Best Colleges for Future Leaders. It also made Princeton Reviews list of Top Value Colleges.

UA is also designated among the top doctoral research universities in the United States in the Carnegie Classification of Institutions of Higher Education. One of the fastest growing major research institutions in the nation UA saw a 21% increase in sponsored awards in the 2023 fiscal year.

Since 2015 UA has invested over $1.1 billion in the physical campus adding more than 2.55 million gross square feet of space over 150 new research-intensive faculty signature research areas (e.g. The Alabama Research Institutes) and a growing number of partnerships with industry and with state and federal agencies.

The University employs nearly 2100 faculty and over 4500 staff with 52 UA researchers included in the National Academy of Inventors. An additional 40 current faculty have received the NSF CAREER Award the nations most prestigious recognition of top performing young scientists in disciplines ranging from nanoscience and engineering to biological sciences.

Background Investigation and EEO Statement
Prior to hiring the final candidate(s) must successfully pass a pre-employment background investigation and information obtained from social media and other internet sources. A prior conviction reported as a result of the background investigation DOES NOT automatically disqualify a candidate from consideration for this position. A candidate with a prior conviction or negative behavioral red flags will receive an individualized review of the prior conviction or negative behavioral red flags before a hiring decision is made.

The University of Alabama is an Equal Employment/Equal Educational Opportunity Institution. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race color religion national origin sex sexual orientation gender identity gender expression age genetic information disability or protected veteran status and will not be discriminated against because of their protected status. Applicants to and employees of this institution are protected under Federal law from discrimination on several bases. Follow the link below to find out more. EEO is the Law