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Title: Clinical Associate or Clinical Assistant Professor in Computer Engineering

Employee Classification: Clinical Associate Professor

Campus: University of North Texas

Division: UNT-Provost

SubDivision-Department: UNT-College of Engineering

Department: UNT-Computer Science & Engineering-130310

Job Location: Denton

Salary: Compensation is competitive and commensurate with the candidate’s qualifications, experience, and discipline, in accordance with university guidelines and available funding.

FTE: 1.00

Retirement Eligibility: ORP Eligible

About Us - Values Overview

Department Summary

The Computer Science and Engineering Department is home to 9 Professors, 13 Associate Professors, 11 Assistant Professors and 30 Professional faculty, over 160 Ph.D. students over 800 master students and over 2000 bachelor students. We offer a Ph.D. degree in Computer Science and Engineering, M.S. degrees in Artificial Intelligence, Computer Engineering, Computer Science, Cybersecurity, and Data Engineering, ABET-accredited undergraduate degrees in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, and Information Technology, and a new B.S. degree in Cybersecurity. The Department is dedicated to creating a climate in which every faculty and student can be successful. Additional information about the department is available at the website:computerscience.engineering.unt.edu
UNT has a highly diverse campus with a wide range of languages spoken in addition to English. We welcome candidates who have experience with HSI/MSIs and/or who speak Spanish, Vietnamese, American Sign Language, Chinese (Cantonese, Mandarin and other variations), Arabic, Tagalog, Farsi, French, or/and Yoruba.

Position Overview

Clinical Assistant/Associate Professors in the Department of Computer Science play a vital role in advancing the department’s educational mission through high-quality teaching, student mentorship, and active academic leadership. This position carries an 80% teaching and 20% service workload distributed across the academic year.
Faculty in this role are responsible for developing and delivering engaging courses in computer engineering and related areas—such as embedded and cyber-physical systems, computer architecture, digital design, VLSI, operating systems, and distributed systems—at both the undergraduate and graduate levels. Duties include preparing course materials, implementing effective teaching strategies, assessing student learning outcomes, and fostering an inclusive classroom environment that supports student success. Delivery of lectures and interacting with students is mostly in-person.
Beyond classroom instruction, Clinical Faculty are expected to advise and mentor students, contribute to curriculum development and program assessment, and stay informed about pedagogical best practices and emerging technologies in the field. Service responsibilities encompass participation in departmental committees, outreach and recruitment initiatives, support for student organizations and events, and other activities that enhance the department’s academic community.

Minimum Qualifications

For Clinical positions a Ph.D. degree in Computer Engineering (or equivalent) is required.

Preferred Qualifications

Teaching experience at the University Level.

Required License/Registration/Certifications

Physical Requirements

Communicating with others to exchange information.

Environmental Hazards

No adverse environmental conditions expected.

Work Schedule

varies based on assignment

Driving University Vehicle

No

Security Sensitive

This is a Security Sensitive Position.

Special Instructions

Applicants must submit a minimum of two professional references as part of their application. If needed, additional references can be added after the application has been submitted. Please provide a Teaching Statement including teaching experience.

Benefits

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EEO Statement

The University of North Texas System is firmly committed to equal opportunity and does not permit –and takes actions to prevent – discrimination, harassment (including sexual violence, domestic violence, dating violence and stalking), and retaliation on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, sex, age, disability, genetic information, or veteran status in its application, employment practices, and facilities; nor permits race, color, national origin, religion, age, disability, veteran status, or sex discrimination and harassment in its admissions processes, and educational programs and activities. UNT System Administration promptly investigates complaints of discrimination, harassment, and related retaliation and takes remedial action when appropriate. System Administration also takes actions to prevent retaliation against individuals who oppose any form of harassment or discriminatory practice, file a charge or report, or testify, assist, or participate in a related investigation or proceeding.