Full-Time Teaching Associate – Computer Science
Job Description
Teaching Associate – Computer Science
University Laboratory High School
University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign
The University of Illinois at Champaign-Urbana invites applications for the position of Teaching Associate in Computer Science at University Laboratory High School. The Computer Science Teaching Associate will facilitate curricular collaboration on computer- and technology-related projects and pedagogy, while leading the school’s vision for future developments in its Computer Science program.
The University of Illinois is an Equal Opportunity, Affirmative Action employer. Minorities, women, veterans and individuals with disabilities are encouraged to apply. For more information, visit http://go.illinois.edu/EEO.
University Laboratory High School is a five-year public laboratory high school (grades 8 through 12) for 325 academically talented students. This position is a full-time, nine-month, renewable, non-tenure track academic staff appointment at the University of Illinois. Salary is commensurate with degree and experience. The start date will be August 14, 2020. Please see http://www.uni.illinois.edu for more information about University High School.
Required education, experience and qualifications:
• Bachelor’s or graduate level degree in Computer Science or related field with evidence of substantial coursework in Computer Science.
• Evidence of effective teaching skills.
• Ability to develop the computer science and technology curriculum for the school and to lead the school’s vision for future developments in its computer science program.
• Leadership experience with programming of computers to utilize applications, such as robotics, gaming, animation, app development, tools in maker spaces, VR/AR, data visualization and mining, and/or other emerging technologies.
• Ability to generate student excitement for computing and technology and to foster an environment of inclusion and commitment to gender equity in computer science education.
Preferred education, experience and qualifications:
• Advanced degree or graduate-level coursework.
• Experience working with middle school, high school, and/or undergraduate students in a teaching or mentorship capacity.
Application Process:
Please complete your candidate profile at https://jobs.illinois.edu and upload a cover letter, resume, three professional references and a sample lesson plans including examples of innovative classroom activities/materials developed by the candidate. To ensure full consideration, applications must be received by January 6, 2020. Interviews may begin prior to the close of the search, however, no hiring decision will be made prior to the close date. For further information regarding application procedures please contact Jennifer Steiling at st******@il******.edu.
The University of Illinois conducts criminal background checks on all job candidates upon acceptance of a contingent offer.
How to Apply
Please complete your candidate profile at https://jobs.illinois.edu and upload a cover letter, resume, three professional references and a sample lesson plans including examples of innovative classroom activities/materials developed by the candidate. To ensure full consideration, applications must be received by January 6, 2020. Interviews may begin prior to the close of the search, however, no hiring decision will be made prior to the close date. For further information regarding application procedures please contact Jennifer Steiling at steiling@illinois.edu.532 total views, 0 today