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.