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Richardson, Texas
The University of Texas at Dallas
Richardson, Texas
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Posted: 17-Jan-26
Location: Richardson, Texas
Categories:
Engineering
Internal Number: 31114
Posting Number: F01105P
Department: Engineering & Computer Science
Salary Range: Negotiable
Pay Basis: Monthly
Position Status: Academic Year
Location: Richardson
Job Summary:
The Erik Jonsson School of Engineering and Computer Science (ECS) at The University of Texas at Dallas invites applications for six full-time, non-tenure track faculty positions in our new First Year Program, launching in fall 2026. This is an exciting opportunity to become a founding faculty member in a transformative initiative designed to redefine undergraduate education in engineering and computer science at UT Dallas. The new ECS First Year Program will enhance student success and identity development in the engineering and computer science professions by cultivating problem-solving through design, computational, and systems thinking with shared curricular and co-curricular experiences and strategic engagement with departmental specializations. The program will serve over 1,500 students across eight different degree programs through three ECS courses during the first two semesters.
We are seeking passionate educators with a focus on teaching foundational concepts in design and computing for all students. Appointed faculty members will work closely with and report to the Director of the First Year Program and in close coordination with their home academic department in ECS. Teaching responsibilities will focus on first year courses in the program with the opportunity to teach in the candidate's specialization area within the home department. Faculty members will typically teach 3-4 sections per semester and participate in coordinated curriculum development, assessment, and faculty learning communities within the First Year Program. Appointments will be made at the rank of Assistant Professor of Instruction or Practice (depending on experience), with opportunities for promotion in accordance with university policy.
The appointments commence for the fall 2026 semester.
Qualifications
Minimum Education and Experience: A Master of Science in engineering or computer science or a related discipline with professional and/or teaching experience is required prior to employment. Candidates are expected to demonstrate the ability to work effectively in a highly collaborative, engaging, and dynamic environment comprised of individuals with a range of backgrounds, skills, and perspectives. We are seeking candidates able to deliver high quality teaching using evidence-based practices to effectively engage students from a range of backgrounds and experiences.
Preferred Education and Experience: A PhD or equivalent in engineering or computer science or a related discipline.
Application Instructions
Applicants should upload the following:
· Full curriculum vitae and cover letter summarizing their teaching area, interests, and qualifications for the position.
· Statement of teaching philosophy (no more than 1 page) describing their conceptualizations of teaching and learning, teaching and assessment methods, and how their teaching practices will engage students from a range of backgrounds and experiences.
· Engagement statement (no more than 1 page) describing how the candidate has, is, or will engage with disciplines, students, and faculty beyond the classroom.
· Teaching Innovation statement (no more than 1 page) describing how the candidate has, is, or could engage in scholarship of teaching and/or engineering education research.
· Full contact information for at least three academic or professional references.
Priority will be given to completed applications received by February 15, 2026. Reviews will continue until the positions are filled or the search is closed on August 1, 2026.
The Erik Jonsson School of Engineering and Computer Science
The Jonsson School, home to six dynamic departments (bioengineering, computer science, electrical and computer, materials science, mechanical, and systems), is one of the most rigorous and technologically advanced programs in the country. Close connections exist between all of these departments and local industry giving our students exceptional internship and employment opportunities. We serve as an economic engine of growth and innovation for North Texas with our focus on industry-relevant research and education. To that end, teams from our corporate-sponsored capstone program, UTDesign®, have taken top honors at national competitions in recent years, as well as founded startups. The Jonsson School ranks among the top in the nation for the number of degrees awarded to women in our oldest programs – computer science and electrical engineering.
The University and Community
UT Dallas is a top public research university located in one of the nation's fastest-growing metropolitan regions. Our seven schools offer more than 140 undergraduate and graduate programs, plus professional certificates and fast-track programs. Our student body is 31,000 strong, reflecting students from over 100 countries and a multiplicity of identities and experiences. Over 65% of our undergraduate students receive some form of need- or merit-based financial aid; and 66% of graduating seniors have no student debt compared to 48% in Texas and 32% in the nation (2021 TICAS report).
UT Dallas is committed to graduating well-rounded members of the global community whose education has prepared them for rewarding lives and productive careers in a constantly changing world. A diversity of people, ideas, and perspectives is crucial to our vision and mission. UT Dallas is a place where members of the community from all backgrounds are welcomed, treated fairly, and encouraged in their pursuit of excellence.
The University has a variety of programs and initiatives to support engagement and success for all members of the campus community. Employee benefits include a range of physical and mental wellness resources.
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About The University of Texas at Dallas
The University of Texas at Dallas is an innovative institution in the heart of North Texas on the path to achieving Tier One national research university status.UT Dallas has grown since its founding in 1969 to include 132 degree programs, with cutting-edge curricula serving a variety of undergraduate and graduate student interests.The University continues its original commitment to providing some of the state's most-lauded science and engineering programs and has also gained prominence for a breadth of educational paths, from criminology to biomedical engineering to arts and technology.The wealth of learning resources available to UT Dallas students is the result of a concentrated effort to attract the top minds on both ends of the classroom relationship. Joining the faculty's Nobel laureate and four National Academies members since 2005 are more than 200 tenure and tenure-track professors hailing from the world's best colleges, including Harvard, MIT, Cambridge and Columbia University. In addition, UT Dallas is home to more than 50 centers, labs and institutes that facilitate research and opportunities for hands-on learning. Students, meanwhile, arrive at UT Dallas well-prepared ...to succeed in higher education: In 2011, nearly 39 percent of freshmen ranked in the top 10 percent of their high school class, and 75 percent ranked in the top 25 percent.With an eye on building a future as bright as its beginnings, UT Dallas will continue its push to attain Tier One research university status and produce graduates who are well-equipped to succeed professionally.
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