Visiting Assistant Professor

Posting Details

Position Information
Position Number
999802

Functional Title
Visiting Assistant Professor

Position Type
Non-Tenure Stream

Position Eclass
FC - Faculty 9 month Non Leave earn

University Information
Located in North Carolina's third largest city, UNC Greensboro is among the most diverse, learner-centered public research universities in the state, with 18,000 students in eight colleges and schools pursuing more than 150 areas of undergraduate and over 200 areas of graduate study. UNCG continues to be recognized nationally for academic excellence, access, and affordability. UNCG is ranked No. 1 most affordable institution in North Carolina for net cost by the N.Y. Times and No. 1 in North Carolina for social mobility by The Wall Street Journal - helping first-generation and lower-income students find paths to prosperity. Designated an Innovation and Economic Prosperity University by the Association of Public and Land-grant Universities, UNCG is a community-engaged research institution with a portfolio of more than $67M in research and creative activity. The University's 2,600 staff help create an annual economic impact for the Piedmont Triad region in excess of $1B.

Primary Purpose of the Organizational Unit
The Computer Science department offers programs leading to undergraduate (B.S.) and graduate (M.S.) degrees in Computer Science. The B.S. program is accredited by the Computing Accreditation Commission of ABET. The courses in the department are designed to teach the foundations of computing rather than a particular technology, so that the student is prepared to change with changing technology. Courses use a variety of programming languages, with introductory courses using Java and further course work that can include C++, Prolog, PHP, and other languages. A variety of platforms, including both Windows and Unix/Linux machines are used in coursework. The faculty of the department are active in research.

Position Summary
This is a non-tenure-track, 9 month appointment that may include the possibility of renewal based on factors including, but not limited to, continued need, satisfactory performance, and availability of funding. The position involves teaching a variety of courses in computer science for majors and non-majors. Teaching assignments will take into account the candidate's experience and, whenever possible, preferences. The courses will primarily be lower-level undergraduate classes, but if a candidate's experience, qualifications, and interest are appropriate then teaching assignments could include upper-level or master's level classes. Classes are generally during the day, although an occasional evening section may be required. More information about the department can be found at our web site,

Minimum Qualifications

• Minimum qualification for a Visiting Assistant Professor appointment is a Ph.D. in Computer Science or related field.

Preferred Qualifications

Tenure Status
Not on Track

Special Instructions to Applicants
Applications should include a cover letter describing interest in the position, CV, information on prior teaching experience (with copies of teaching evaluations if possible), and the names, telephone numbers and email addresses of at least (3) three professional references.

Recruitment Range
Competitive

Org #-Department
Computer Science - 12228

Job Open Date
05/18/2026

For Best Consideration Date

Job Close Date

Open Until Filled
Yes

FTE
1.000

Type of Appointment
Time Limited

Time Limited Duration
One year contract with the possibility of contract being extended.

Number of Months per Year
9

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