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Posted: 02-May-25
Location: Fort Worth, Texas
Type: Full-time
Internal Number: 500252
Application Deadline:
Open Until Filled
Position Details:
This full-time faculty position is on-campus and in-person.
The Department of Computer Science at Texas Christian University invites applications for a one-year Visiting Lecturer position beginning in Fall 2025. This full-time, non-tenure track position carries a 4-4 teaching load and is ideal for candidates who are passionate about undergraduate education and committed to excellence in teaching. This position is a one-year term, but reappointment may be considered based on performance and departmental needs.
Responsibilities:
• Teach undergraduate courses in computer science, including introductory programming
and other courses aligned with the candidate’s expertise.
• We are particularly interested in candidates who can teach one or more of the following:
Unix/Linux System Administration, Mobile App Development, and Big Data.
• While the primary responsibility of the position is teaching, visiting lecturers are expected
to engage in basic departmental service, such as attending faculty meetings and
participating in occasional departmental events. Opportunities to contribute to student
mentoring or outreach initiatives are available and encouraged but not required.
Qualifications:
• A Master’s degree in Computer Science or a closely related field is required; a Ph.D. is
preferred.
• Demonstrated effectiveness in undergraduate teaching is highly desirable.
• Ability to teach a variety of computer science courses.
Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis until the position is filled. Priority consideration will be given to applications received by May 23, 2025
Department Details:
About the department:
Located in Fort Worth, Texas, the Department of Computer Science at TCU consists of six full-
time faculty members serving approximately 300 undergraduate majors. The department offers degree programs in Computer Science, Computer Information Technology, and Data Science. We emphasize high-quality teaching, close faculty-student interaction, and a supportive, collaborative learning environment.
School/College Description:
The TCU College of Science & Engineering (CSE) encompasses 10 departments (Biology, Chemistry & Biochemistry, Computer Science, Engineering, Environmental Sciences, Geological Sciences, Mathematics, Nutritional Sciences, Physics & Astronomy, and Psychology) as well the Ranch Management Program, which offers both an undergraduate degree and a one-year certificate program. The College is also home to the Pre-Health Professions Institute, the Karyn Purvis Institute for Child Development, the Institute of Behavioral Research, and the Institute for Ranch Management. The College is the second largest at TCU in terms of both undergraduate enrollment and number of majors. CSE contains a disproportionate percentage of high-achieving students, as evidenced by the fact that almost one-half of the students in the Honors College have majors in the College of Science & Engineering. Research opportunities abound for undergraduates, with 46 percent of majors engaging in a substantive experience during which they work one-on-one with their faculty mentor. The College also has five doctoral programs and 16 master’s programs as well as two graduate certificate programs. The College faculty are true teacher-scholars, for whom instruction and research are viewed as complementary activities.
University & Fort Worth Description:
ABOUT TCU
Founded in 1873, Texas Christian University sits on 302 acres nestled in a primarily residential part of Fort Worth, just minutes away from downtown. The University includes seven schools and colleges, in addition to the John V. Roach Honors College and the Burnett School of Medicine.
Currently, TCU enrolls more than 10,200 undergraduates and 1,700 graduate students. Twenty-eight percent of students self-identify as a member of a minority group, five percent are international students, and forty-five percent are from out-of-state. Our students are supported by more than 2,200 faculty and staff. The University has more than 700 full-time faculty members and is a top 100 National University as classified by US News and World Report and has a Carnegie Classification of R2: Doctoral Universities – High Research Activity.
ABOUT FORT WORTH
Like TCU, Fort Worth has the approachable, friendly charm of a smaller town, but offers the amenities, cultural activities, diversity and unique personality of a much larger city. Fort Worth, Texas, is the 13th largest city in the United States with an ever-growing population nearing 1 million. Fort Worth and TCU have grown together in a nearly 150-year relationship. You’ll find that many Horned Frogs remain here after graduation, thanks to the region’s thriving job market. Fort Worth is part of the Dallas-Fort Worth metropolitan area, the fourth largest metropolitan area in the United States, and the number 1 tourist destination in Texas. In 2018, bizjournals.com ranked Fort Worth the 7th most affordable city to live and work in the United States and U.S. News and World Report named Fort Worth one of the Best Places to Live. Fort Worth, Dallas and Arlington all rank among the top 25 most diverse cities in the country.
Fort Worth is known for its vast array of cultural, educational and entertainment opportunities. The city boasts three world class art museums—the Kimbell Art Museum, the Modern Art Museum of Fort Worth and the Amon Carter Museum of American Art. The Bass Performance Hall is one of the premier performance venues in the country. Concerts, film festivals and other events are held regularly at Sundance Square, Panther Island and Near Southside venues.
Required Application Materials & Application Instructions:
Applicants should submit the following materials:
• Cover letter addressing qualifications and teaching interests
• Curriculum vitae
• Statement of teaching philosophy
• Unofficial graduate transcript
• Completed Teaching Interests Form (see instructions below)
• Contact information for three references
Teaching Interests Form:
Please download and complete the Teaching Interests Form
(https://tinyurl.com/39sskan5). This form lists all current courses offered by the Department of Computer Science. Indicate which courses you are qualified and interested in teaching by filling out the “Can Teach?” and “Comments / Relevant Experience” columns. Save the completed file using the format: Teaching_Interests_YourLastName.xlsx, and include it with your application materials.
For inquiries, please contact:
Bingyang Wei
Associate Professor, Department of Computer Science
Email: b.wei@tcu.edu
AA/EEO Statement:
As an AA/EEO employer, TCU recruits, hires, and promotes qualified persons in all job classifications without regard to age, race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, gender expression, national origin, ethnic origin, disability, genetic information, covered veteran status, or any other basis protected by law.