Assistant Professor of (Practice)

Assistant Professor of the Practice, School of Electrical Engineering and Computer Science (EECS), Oregon State University. Major duties include developing and creating relationships with software-related companies, drawing upon industry partnerships while teaching software engineering to undergraduates, and mentoring Master’s students as they advance their software engineering careers through the Computer Science Software Innovation Track.

This Assistant Professor of the Practice will build upon EECS’s long-standing success in building partnerships with industry, which provided approximately $3 million in funding to the school per year in 2017 and 2018. Over 30 companies typically participate in events regularly held by EECS with industry, such as Networking Night and the Career Showcase, both of which enable students to connect with potential employers. In addition, nearly 60 companies serve on the school’s Industrial Advisory Board, which provides EECS with valuable guidance on the education of Oregon’s future software engineers.

Required qualifications include Master’s degree in CS, SE, IS or software-related discipline, ability to build impactful new relationships with industry, proficiency with a breadth of programming platforms currently in high demand among employers, excellent communication skills, commitment to promoting and enhancing diversity, and experience with teaching and mentoring. Preferred qualifications include PhD degree in CS, SE, IS or software-related discipline, experience bridging industry and academia, at least one year of software development experience in industry, experience leading multi-person software projects, and experience with public relation in university or industry setting. Salary is commensurate with education and experience.

To review posting and apply, go to https://jobs.oregonstate.edu/postings/102621. Apply to posting # P04475UF. Full Consideration 7/11/2021, Close Date 8/9/2021.

OSU is an AA/EOE/Vets/Disabled employer. OSU commits to inclusive excellence by advancing equity and diversity in all that we do. We are an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity employer, and particularly encourage applications from members of historically underrepresented racial/ethnic groups, women, individuals with disabilities, veterans, LGBTQ community members, and others who demonstrate the ability to help us achieve our vision of a diverse and inclusive community.