Clinical Assistant Professor of Comp. Sci.

JOB DESCRIPTION

Job Title: Clinical Assistant Professor

Department: Computing Science

Position Reports to (Position Title): Dean of College

Effective Date: 8/03/2026

Position Class (Exempt or Non-Exempt): Exempt

Position Type (Full Time or Part Time): Full-time Non-Tenure Track

Is this a Primary or Additional Position: Primary

Job Summary

Full-time faculty members at Jacksonville University are expected to teach undergraduate and/or graduate courses, engage in scholarship and professional development, and contribute to university and community service. This is a nine-month contract position.

The Department of Computing Science at Jacksonville University invites applications for a Non- Tenure Track Assistant Professor to support our undergraduate Computing Science programs. This role emphasizes hands-on, project-based instruction aligned with our mission to prepare students to design, integrate, and deploy innovative computing solutions, including AI-driven systems, while fostering system-level thinking, problem solving, and ethical technology practices.

The successful candidate should have the expertise to teach undergraduate courses such as:

• Foundations of Computer Science
• Artificial Intelligence (AI)
• AI Engineering
• Python Programming
• Data Mining
• Data-Driven Application Development
• Data Structures and Algorithms

Supervisory Responsibilities

N/A

Duties/Responsibilities

• Teach undergraduate courses with 24 credit hours teaching load during academic year.
• Design and implement project-based and hands-on learning experiences that reflect current industry and research practices.
• Integrate AI, emerging technologies, and responsible computing practices into coursework.

• Mentor and advise students on academic and career development in computing and AI-related fields.
• Collaborate with faculty on curriculum development, interdisciplinary projects, and departmental initiatives.
• Participate in assessment, program evaluation, and continuous improvement of the computing science curriculum.
• May engage in research/scholarship
• May supervise student research projects
• May supervise student internships
• Participate in university service at the department, school, college, or university level
• Participate in community service (optional)

Required Skills/Abilities

• The ability to teach a broad range of lower-level and upper-level Computing Science courses
• The ability to incorporate technology into classroom teaching and to teach online and hybrid classes
• The ability to work with diverse students and small class sizes
• Participation in departmental, school, college, or university service
• The ability to work in a collaborative and cooperative manner
• Demonstrated experience teaching undergraduate courses in computer science and AI.
• Strong software engineering skills, particularly in Python, and familiarity with data-driven application development, AI/ML frameworks, and software engineering practices.
• Commitment to hands-on, project-based learning and mentoring diverse student populations.
• Excellent communication, teamwork, and organizational skills.

Education and Experience

• Terminal Degree (Preferred) or Master Degree. in Computer Science, Computing Science, Artificial Intelligence, Information Systems, or a closely related field.

Physical Requirements

• Manual dexterity to efficiently operate a computer keyboard and other business machines
• Adequate hearing to communicate effectively in person and virtually. • Near vision sufficient to read written communications and computer display screens
• Stamina to teach up to 24 hours weekly.

Important Note

This is not an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and/or skills required for this position. The University reserves the right to amend and change responsibilities to meet organizational needs.

To Apply

Please submit a JU application, Resume, Cover Letter, and List of References.