Description
The Jeffrey S. Raikes School of Computer Science and Management in partnership with the College of Business Marketing Department at the University of Nebraska-Lincoln invite applications for a position at the rank of Assistant Professor of Practice. This is a 9 month, full-time, teaching-focused, non-tenure track, career-oriented position housed within the Raikes School. The initial appointment is for a term of up to three years with the opportunity for future multi-year renewals. The teaching load is two courses per year at the Raikes School, and two courses per year in the College of Business. Additionally, this position will support 3 to 5 Design Studio teams per year.
The Raikes School is a residential undergraduate honors program integrating the teaching of computing and management. Students take two years of Design Studio, a team-based capstone experience developing real projects for real clients. Our curriculum integrates design thinking, model thinking, and innovation.
The College of Business, established in 1913, just moved into a new $84 million dollar building. Its undergraduate program, consisting of 10 majors and 5 minors, is ranked 45th by US News and World Report. The College has added 74 new faculty members in the last six years.
The university is located in Lincoln, NE, the third largest of the Big-10 cities, and the locus of the “silicon prairie.” Lincoln, population 290,000, was recently named one of the top five emerging entrepreneurial hot spots in America by Entrepreneurship Magazine and received Google’s 2013 E-City Award for its strong online business community. Lincoln offers the attractions and entertainment opportunities of a metropolitan area and is ranked the #1 best city for new jobs by Forbes; a #2 highest quality of life ranking by The Huffington Post; and a #4 ranking in Children’s Health magazine’s listing of best places to raise a family.
Review of applications will begin September 6, 2021 and continue until the position is filled. To view details of the position and make application, go to http://employment.unl.edu, requisition F_210104. Click “Apply to this job.” Complete the information form and attach the following documents:
- Letter of interest with brief narrative addressing qualifications for the position.
- Curriculum vita.
- Official graduate school transcripts.
- Name and contact information for three references (at time of application).
The University of Nebraska-Lincoln is committed to increasing the diversity of its faculty and seeks to attract and retain a high performing and diverse workforce in which employees’ differences are respected and valued to better meet the varying needs of the diverse populations we serve. The college fosters a diverse and inclusive work environment that promotes collaboration so that all individuals are able to participate and contribute to their full potential.
As an EO/AA employer, qualified applicants are considered for employment without regard to race, color, ethnicity, national origin, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, disability, age, genetic information, veteran status, marital status, and/or political affiliation. See http://www.unl.edu/equity/notice-nondiscrimination.
Requirements
Minimum qualifications:
- Ph.D. or DBA
- Evidence of strong teaching ability
Preferred qualifications:
- Previous college teaching experience
- Industry experience
- Project management experience to support and supervise Raikes Design Studio student projects and teams.