Job description
The Jeffrey S. Raikes School of Computer Science and Management and the College of Engineering, School of Computing (SoC) at the University of Nebraska-Lincoln are seeking applications for a non-tenure track teaching faculty position at the rank of assistant professor of practice to begin fall 2026. This is a 9-month, full-time, non-tenure track, career-oriented joint appointment within the Raikes School and SoC. The initial appointment for this teaching-focused position is for a term of up to three years, with the opportunity for future multi-year renewals.
The new faculty member will teach six classes per year and will include a variety of computer science, software engineering, and data science courses for the Raikes School and the School of Computing. Course assignments may include introductory courses, foundation courses, advanced undergraduate courses, and capstone project supervision. Supervision of capstone team projects may count towards two of the classes. Half of the classes will be taught in the Raikes School with the balance taught in the School of Computing.
The Raikes School offers a residential undergraduate honors program that combines computing and management education. Our curriculum emphasizes design thinking, model thinking, and innovation. Students in the Raikes School participate in two years of Design Studio, while students in the School of Computing can engage in Senior Design for up to two years. Both capstone experiences focus on collaborative team projects, working on real-world challenges for actual clients. Faculty overseeing these capstone courses will guide interdisciplinary technology development teams of juniors and seniors. Additionally, we provide support for new course development and faculty professional development as needed.
Minimum Required Qualifications
- Ph.D. in a computing related discipline such as computer science, computer engineering, software engineering, data science, etc.
- Demonstrated strong commitment to undergraduate teaching.
- Previous effective teaching experience.
- Experience in introductory-level teaching of computer science, computer engineering, data science, and/or software engineering.
- Strong oral presentation and communication skills.
- Evidence of strong teaching ability.
Preferred Qualifications
- Industry experience.
- Post-secondary teaching experience.
- Multidisciplinary education.
- Project management experience to support the supervision of capstone projects and teams.
How to apply
Review of applications will begin January 5, 2026, with rolling reviews until the position has been filled. Interested applicants are encouraged to continue to apply after this deadline. Applications must be submitted at https://go.unl.edu/unljobs, search for keyword 1874. Click “Apply Now” and login or create an applicant profile. Complete the application and upload the following required documents:
- Cover letter explaining your interest in the University of Nebraska-Lincoln.
- Curriculum vitae.
- A statement describing your teaching and mentoring practices.
- A statement of how your combined professional and academic experiences have equipped you to make a valuable contribution to the COE Complete Engineer ® Program (engineering.unl.edu/complete-engineer).
- A list of at least three (3) professional references, including contact information.
The statements for items 3 and 4 together should total no more than six (5) pages.
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