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Lecturer, Electrical and Computer Engineering (Part-Time)

University of Arizona

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United States, Arizona, Tucson

Sep 10, 2025

Lecturer, Electrical and Computer Engineering (Part-Time)
Posting Number	req23751
Department	Electrical and Computer Engr
Department Website Link	https://ece.engineering.arizona.edu/
Medical Sub-Speciality
Location	Main Campus
Address	1230 E. Speedway Blvd., Tucson, AZ 85721 USA
Position Highlights	The Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering (ECE) at the University of Arizona invites applications for a 0.5 FTE Lecturer position, with an anticipated start date of Spring 2026. We are seeking an exceptional educator with a strong background in Computer Science and Engineering (CSE) and Software Engineering (SFWE) who can demonstrate excellence in teaching and curriculum development. The successful candidate will contribute to the continued growth and quality of the CSE and SFWE programs, and support the broader mission of the University through outstanding teaching and service. Applicants should be prepared to teach undergraduate and/or graduate courses in a variety of delivery formats, including in-person, online, and interactive video. This teaching role supports the department's three degree programs: Electrical and Computer Engineering (ECE), Computer Science and Engineering (CSE), and Software Engineering (SFWE). The potential assignments include but are not limited to: ECE 101 - Programming I ECE 201 - Programming II SFWE 101 - Introduction to Software Engineering SFWE 301 - Software Requirements Analysis and Test These courses are offered regularly and often serve large student cohorts. Lecturers typically teach 1-3 classes per semester. There may be a service component to the selected candidate's duties/responsibilities. There is a possible future promotion path through three ranks - Lecturer, Senior Lecturer, and Principal Lecturer. The ECE Department is nationally ranked among the top 20 public university programs and is experiencing significant growth. As part of this expansion, the department has introduced two new academic degree programs - Computer Science and Engineering and Software Engineering - to complement its longstanding Electrical and Computer Engineering program. This is a career-track (non-tenure eligible) faculty position. The successful candidate will be required to work in person at our main campus location in Tucson, Arizona. Review of applications will begin September 15, 2025, and will continue until the position is filled. Outstanding UA benefits include health, dental, and vision insurance plans; life insurance and disability programs; paid vacation, sick leave, and holidays; UA/ASU/NAU tuition reduction for the employee and qualified family members; state and optional retirement plans; access to UA recreation and cultural activities; and more! The University of Arizona has been recognized for our innovative work-life programs. For more information about working at the University of Arizona and relocations services, please click here.
Duties & Responsibilities	Develop and deliver course content, evaluate student performance, and provide timely, constructive feedback. Advise and mentor students, maintain regular office hours, and offer academic support. Supervise and coordinate graduate and undergraduate teaching assistants assigned to courses. Contribute to departmental service by participating in committees and other assigned responsibilities. Additional duties as assigned.
Minimum Qualifications	At the time of hire, a Masters degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Software Engineering, or a closely related discipline. 1 year of experience with multiple programming languages (Python, Java, C++, SQL), deep learning frameworks (TensorFlow, PyTorch), and data science tools (Pandas, NumPy, Matplotlib, Scikit-learn, Tableau). 1 year of experience with key software engineering skills such as Agile methodologies, API development, malware analysis, and web prototyping.
Preferred Qualifications	Relevant teaching experience in Computer Science, Software Engineering, and Computer Engineering.
Rank	Lecturer
Tenure Information	Career-Track (CT)
FLSA	Exempt
Full Time/Part Time	Part Time
Number of Hours Worked per Week	20
Job FTE	0.50
Work Calendar	Academic
Job Category	Faculty
Benefits Eligible	Yes - Full Benefits
Rate of Pay	DOE
Compensation Type	salary at 1.0 full-time equivalency (FTE)
Type of criminal background check required:	Name-based criminal background check (non-security sensitive)
Number of Vacancies	1
Target Hire Date	1/5/2026
Expected End Date
Contact Information for Candidates	Dr. Michael Wu Thomas R. Brown Leadership Chair and Department Head mhwu@arizona.edu
Open Date	9/9/2025
Open Until Filled	Yes
Documents Needed to Apply	Curriculum Vitae (CV), Cover Letter, and One Additional Document
Special Instructions to Applicant	The additional document being requested is a statement of teaching experience.
Notice of Availability of the Annual Security and Fire Safety Report	In compliance with the Jeanne Clery Disclosure of Campus Security Policy and Campus Crime Statistics Act (Clery Act), each year the University of Arizona releases an Annual Security Report (ASR) for each of the University's campuses.Thesereports disclose information including Clery crime statistics for the previous three calendar years and policies, procedures, and programs the University uses to keep students and employees safe, including how to report crimes or other emergencies and resources for crime victims. As a campus with residential housing facilities, the Main Campus ASR also includes a combined Annual Fire Safety report with information on fire statistics and fire safety systems, policies, and procedures. Paper copies of the Reports can be obtained by contacting the University Compliance Office at cleryact@arizona.edu.