Assistant Clinical Professor Computer Sciences

Position Purpose:

Assistant Clinical Professor in the Computer Science Program will
teach primarily within the Computer Science development track. This
track includes courses such as programming languages, software
testing, database design, object-oriented design, and data
structures. The ability to also teach Cybersecurity or CS/IT-track
courses as departmental staffing needs require is preferred.

Core Competencies:

• Represents Aurora University in the most positive manner with

prospective, former, and current students, clients, and the
community we serve. Interacts effectively with a diverse group of
faculty, staff, students and other customers of our service, learns
and uses operating practices of the department and Aurora
University.

• Upholds the Mission Statement: Aurora University is an

inclusive community dedicated to the transformative power of
learning. As a teaching-centered institution, we encourage
undergraduate and graduate students to discover what it takes to
build meaningful and examined lives. Our singular goal is to
empower our students to achieve lasting personal and professional
success.

• Handles all information with tact and discretion and recognizes

the confidential nature of university business.

• Supports learning through performance of essential job

functions and performing other duties and functions as necessary or
as assigned, including voluntary participation in university
committees, activities, and events.

Essential Job Functions:

• Teach 24 credits per academic year, primarily within the

Computer Science development track (that is, 3–4 credit courses per
semester). Core courses include but are not limited to data
structures and algorithms, object-oriented design and development,
database design and implementation, and programming languages. May
also teach Cybersecurity or CS/IT-track courses such as Operating
Systems for Administration, Computer Security, Networking, Secure
Programming, and Digital Forensics, as departmental staffing needs
require.

• Teach effectively through the range of learning contexts

including on-ground, online, and hybrid.

• Effectively use and mentor students through the use of AI and

range of LLMs.

• Participate in university service and engage in

scholarship/professional activity.

• Hold weekly office hours and provide opportunities to meet with

students outside of office hours.

• Advise students and, as opportunities allow, support student

research and mentoring initiatives. Perform other duties as
assigned.

• Participate in the CSC/CYB curriculum evolution and expansion

as needed in fields such as Artificial Intelligence, Internet of
Things, health/medical informatics, or big data.

• Participate in ongoing professional development activities to

state up-to-date on the state of the art of the CSC/CYB field and
classroom teaching and leadership.

• Engage with student organizations, recruitment, and retention

initiatives.

• Attendance at University and College of Health and Science

meetings and events.

• Participate in University governance committees and senate

meetings.

• Participation in seminars, workshops, or conferences of

professional significance.

• Present at professional local, state, regional, national, or

international conferences.

Specifics :

• Participate in the life of the university community through

attendance at face-to-face events and activities as agreed
upon.

Essential Job Requirements:

Education & Experience:

• Doctorate in Computer Science, Cybersecurity, or a closely

related field preferred; a master's degree with substantial
relevant work experience will be considered. ABD candidates will
also be considered.

• Prior teaching experience preferred, including teaching or

instructional experience gained during graduate study, both online
and on-ground. Industry experience in software development and/or
cybersecurity is valued, particularly experience spanning multiple
technical areas. Strong working knowledge and skill in integrating
AI into work and learning environments.

Skills:

• Proven ability to teach effectively and engage undergraduate

students, consistent with AU's identity as a teaching-focused
institution.

• Demonstrated breadth across multiple areas of computer science

and, ideally, cybersecurity, whether through teaching, industry
work, or both.

• Demonstrated use of AI in course design, instruction, or

student guidance, with the ability to speak concretely to your
pedagogy.

• Openness to contributing to curriculum in adjacent growth areas

such as informatics, business-facing computing, or data
engineering, as departmental needs evolve.

• On-ground, online, and hybrid course teaching experience and

course development. 6. Sound judgment and prioritization
skills.

• Excellent written, oral, and presentation communication

skills.

• Ability to work independently and be dependable.

Physical Requirements:

• Sitting, standing, moving about campus, computer use.