Professional Practice Professor

Professional Practice Professor, Open Rank

Department of Computer Science and Engineering

College of Engineering

The Department of Computer Science and Engineering (CSE) at The Ohio State University invites applications for an open rank professional practice (non‑tenure‑track) faculty appointment in the area of Software Engineering and Innovation, starting as early as Fall 2026.

The position will be affiliated with the Center for Software Innovation (CSI) and the Integrated Business & Engineering Honors Program, Software Innovation track (IBE‑SI). CSI is positioned to be the epicenter for growth in the global digital economy, providing skills, tools, and resources to build the digital economy. The Integrated Business and Engineering (IBE) Honors Program is a challenging four‑year program designed to prepare the next generation of business and technology leaders.

• CSE 1224 Introduction to Computer Programming in Python
• CSE 2221 Software I:
  Software Components
• CSE 2231 Software II:
  Software Development and Design
• CSE 3231 Software Engineering Techniques
• CSE 3241 Introduction to Database Systems
• CSE 3341 Principles of Programming Languages
• CSE 3903 Project:
  Design, Development, and Documentation of System Software
• ENGR 5901 Multidisciplinary Engineering Capstone Design Project 1 - Honors IBE

We are seeking candidates who would also be interested in development and teaching of access‑for‑all courses in Data and in AI, such as Data Wrangling, Prompt Engineering, and Introduction to Start Ups.

Successful candidates will demonstrate the ability to teach and mentor students at both the undergraduate and graduate level, and an interest and ability to lead curriculum and degree program development.

This position is also aligned with the University’s AI fluency initiative, where each student will be fluent in AI as it applies to their field. Experience with AI‑assisted coding techniques is desired.

• Meeting with industry partners, individuals, and focus groups to understand the skillset students need for a successful career in their field.
• Collaborate to develop hands‑on experiential learning opportunities (e.g., lectures from industry professionals, workshops focused on application, and student project development).
• Leading or participating in learning sessions that include the broader community.
• Service and support to the digital innovation ecosystem.

• Assistant‑level Appointment
  • Potential for excellence in teaching and in the adoption and promotion of best practices in teaching;
  • Potential for leadership in the design of course curricula and programs;
  • Potential for leadership in the support of extracurricular student activities and organizations;
  • Potential for leadership in service in education, both within and outside the university.
• Associate/Full Appointment
  • A strong record in teaching courses and in adopting and promoting best teaching practices
  • A strong record in academic program development
  • A strong record of service and leadership in their field.
  • A strong record of mentorship (students or employees).

• A Ph.D. in computer science, computer engineering, or a closely related computing field. Ph.D. must be completed by the time of appointment.
• Evidence of teaching and/or mentoring teams (students or employees) in the computing field.

• Experience with developing new courses and degree programs.
• Experience with online teaching and programs, experiential teaching, informal learning, and/or outreach and engagement.
• Experience with the intersection of AI and software engineering, including but not limited to automated code generation, intelligent debugging and de‑obfuscation, AI‑assisted code refactoring, neural program synthesis, probabilistic programming, and software testing automation.
• A record of high‑quality research or development in the software area, gained in academia, industry, government, or national labs.
• Clear plans to create, implement, and oversee engagement with industrial or government partners.

• Teaching and Mentoring :…