Teacher in Computing Science

This is a two year full-time teaching position as part of the teacher team responsible for teaching Core computer science courses, including programming from the beginner's level to advanced courses.

Information about the division
You will work within the Computing Science division, which currently has around 30 faculty members divided into the units Formal Methods, Functional Programming, Information Security, and Logic and Types. We are the main provider of teaching to four BSc programs and four MSc programs, both on the GU and Chalmers sides, and provide introductory and advanced programming courses to many more engineering programs at Chalmers. We have around 30 PhD students and postdocs in the division, who also take active part in our teaching.

GU and Chalmers are committed to equality, diversity, and inclusion; we enjoy a highly international workplace and especially strive to further improve gender equality and academic opportunities for women.

Major responsibilities
Your major responsibilities will be in teaching programming from introductory to advanced level, typically in Java and Python, and potentially giving courses or assisting in other core computer science courses in areas such as data structures or databases, as well as supervising projects and thesis work at various levels, and assist in teaching activities such as planning and administration.

Qualifications
To qualify for this position, you must have a master's level degree in a relevant topic in a field such as Computer Science, Computer Engineering, or Software Engineering. Well-documented teaching experience is desirable, as are experience and familiarity with course development and/or program management. You have deep knowledge in different programming paradigms, theories and techniques. You are very comfortable with spoken and written English. Proficiency in Swedish is an advantage.

Contract terms
Full-time temporary employment. The position is limited to a maximum of two years.

We offer
Chalmers offers a cultivating and inspiring working environment in the coastal city of Gothenburg. 
Read more about working at Chalmers and our benefits for employees.

Chalmers aims to actively improve our gender balance. We work broadly with equality projects, for example the GENIE Initiative on gender equality for excellence. Equality and diversity are substantial foundations in all activities at Chalmers.

Application procedure
The application should be marked with Ref 20220192 and written in English. The application should be sent electronically and be attached as pdf-files, as below:

CV: (Please name the document: "CV, Family name, Ref. number"
• CV
• Other, for example previous employments or leadership qualifications and positions of trust.
• Two references that we can contact.

Personal letter: (Please name the document as: "Personal letter, Family name, Ref. number")
1–3 pages where you:
• Introduce yourself
• Describe your previous experience of relevance for the position (e.g. education, thesis work and, if applicable, any other research activities)
• Describe your future goals and future research focus

Other documents:
• Copies of bachelor and/or master’s thesis.
• Attested copies and transcripts of completed education, grades and other certificates, e.g. TOEFL test results.

Please use the button at the foot of the page to reach the application form. The files may be compressed (zipped).

Application deadline: 11 May 2022.

Read more and apply here: https://www.chalmers.se/sv/om-chalmers/Arbeta-pa-Chalmers/lediga-tjanster/Sidor/default.aspx?rmpage=job&rmjob=10450&rmlang=SE

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Chalmers University of Technology conducts research and education in engineering sciences, architecture, technology-related mathematical sciences, natural and nautical sciences, working in close collaboration with industry and society. The strategy for scientific excellence focuses on our six Areas of Advance; Energy, Health Engineering, Information and Communication Technology, Materials Science, Production and Transport. The aim is to make an active contribution to a sustainable future using the basic sciences as a foundation and innovation and entrepreneurship as the central driving forces. Chalmers has around 11,000 students and 3,000 employees. New knowledge and improved technology have characterised Chalmers since its foundation in 1829, completely in accordance with the will of William Chalmers and his motto: Avancez!