Division of Engineering and Applied Science
Teaching Assistant Professor in Computing and Mathematical Sciences
Close Date:
Open until filled.
The Department of Computing and Mathematical Sciences (CMS) at the California Institute of Technology invites applications for the position of Teaching Assistant Professor in Computing and Mathematical Sciences. This is a long-term, career, non-tenure-track teaching position, with full-time teaching responsibilities (typically, no more than two courses per each of fall, winter, and spring with none required during summer). The start date for the position is August 1, 2025 and the initial term of appointment is three years. Typically, Teaching Assistant Professors have a second appointment for three years before standing for promotion. The CMS department at Caltech provides a unique environment for innovative and interdisciplinary research and teaching to be conducted in a collegial atmosphere. Teaching faculty at Caltech are full members of the department and are voting members of the faculty.
Successful applicants will have an advanced degree (Masters or Ph.D.) in Computer Science or a related field.
The responsibilities of Teaching Professors emphasize contributions to the teaching mission of the department. They include (but are not limited to) lecture preparation and delivery, development and implementation of research-based pedagogical techniques and teaching-related tools, and involvement with diversity, equity, inclusion, and accessibility initiatives. Interest and commitment to computer science research, teaching-related research, and other scholarly activities is a plus but is not required.
We are seeking candidates with the versatility to teach courses in multiple areas within the undergraduate Computer Science curriculum. Introductory and systems courses are of particular interest; however, we welcome applications from strong candidates with any area of teaching expertise.
Applications will be accepted on an ongoing basis until the position is filled. Applications received by December 15, 2024 will receive full consideration. Please view the application instructions and apply on-line.
Hiring Salary Range: $90k - $185k.
Questions about the application process may be directed to: [email protected].
Instructions for Applicants
- Create an account.
- Fill out the application form.
- After you submit your application form send the link that is provided to your three references and have them upload their letters of recommendation.
- Upload the following documents (as individual files or in one combined pdf):
- cover letter;
- current CV;
- education statement that addresses the applicant’s thoughts on classroom and laboratory instruction, mentorship of students, and ways to foster an inclusive, equitable environment for the development of scholars who come to Caltech with many different backgrounds and experiences;
- portfolio of teaching materials of your choosing that showcase your teaching excellence and potential. It may include, but is not limited to: course syllabi, links to course websites, video(s) of teaching, authored course materials (such as homeworks, projects, lecture slides, handouts, and/or exams), teaching evaluations received (either as a teaching assistant or as an instructor of record), and peer evaluations of teaching. There is no page limit, but you should make sure to highlight your largest successes in your teaching statement.
We are an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, or national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.
Teaching Assistant Professors are term appointments with specific renewal requirements.