Assistant Professor-in-Residence, Department of Computer Science, College of Engineering R0150748

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Assistant Professor‑in‑Residence, Department of Computer Science, College of Engineering (UNLV)

The Department of Computer Science at the University of Nevada, Las Vegas (UNLV) invites applications for a full‑time Assistant Professor–In‑Residence position commencing Fall 2026. Responsibilities may include teaching, advising and mentoring students, course development, and engaging in service activities at the department, college, university, and community levels. The position is housed within the Department of Computer Science in the Howard R. Hughes College of Engineering.

The Department of Computer Science is one of the fastest growing departments at UNLV.

In addition, the position requires participation in advising undergraduate students, in the development of courses and curriculum, in projects/lab supervision and management, in service by participation in shared governance, and in grant writing for education, interdisciplinary and teaching‑focused grants.

• Teach courses in Computer Science, with a preference for courses in Programming Languages and Compiler Construction.
• Advise and mentor undergraduate and graduate students.
• Develop and update curricula and course materials.
• Supervise projects/labs and manage lab resources.
• Participate in shared governance activities at the department, college, university, and community levels.
• Write and pursue education‑focused grant proposals.
• Engage in services to support diversity, equity, and inclusion.

• Ph. D. in Computer Science from an accredited institution recognized by the United States Department of Education and/or the Council on Higher Education Accreditation (CHEA).
• Experience teaching at an “R1 Doctoral University – Very High Research Activity” institution.

• Experience teaching courses in Programming Languages and Compiler Construction.

A successful candidate will support diversity, equity, and inclusiveness and contribute to a respectful, positive work environment. They will use our campus values to guide their decisions and actions and demonstrate our Rebel spirit.

Competitive with those at similarly situated institutions.

• Paid time off, sick leave, and holidays
• Excellent health insurance including medical, dental, and vision
• Comprehensive retirement plans and voluntary benefits programs
• No state income tax
• Tuition discounts at Nevada System of Higher Education (NSHE) schools
• Tuition discounts for spouses, domestic partners, and dependents

• Employee recognition and appreciation programs
• UNLV athletics ticket discounts
• Statewide employee purchase program discounts
• Rebel Card discounts on and off campus
• Wellness programming for all UNLV faculty and staff at no cost
• Opportunities for career advancements to leadership roles
• Connect with colleagues with shared interests
• Personal and professional development opportunities
• A comprehensive onboarding program, Rebels:
  Onboard
• Support and resources available for veteran applicants

Submit a letter of interest, a detailed résumé listing qualifications and experience, and the names, email addresses, and telephone numbers of at least three professional references who may be contacted. References will not be contacted until the search chair notifies you in advance. Applicants should fully describe their qualifications and experience, with specific reference to each of the minimum and preferred qualifications because this is the information on which the initial review of materials will be based.

Materials should be addressed to Dr. Kazem Taghva, Search Committee Chair
. Although this position will remain open until filled, review of candidates’ materials will…