Job Description

LECTURER, THEORY OF COMPUTING (TOC), Electrical Engineering and Computer Science (EECS), to assume a position with a focus on introductory undergraduate theoretical computer science (algorithms and/or discrete math). Will be a full-time participant in educational activities during the fall and spring academic terms and Independent Activities Period (IAP). Responsibilities include interacting with students, e.g., lecturing, leading recitations, or staffing lab and office hours; creating content such as lecture materials, problem sets, quizzes, videos, and other on-line materials; carrying out administrative responsibilities such as locating, hiring, and supervising course staff, record-keeping, and interacting with the department and registrar; making curriculum revisions and improvements to the courses listed below; and performing other duties as assigned. May participate in the creation or migration of courses onto OpenCourseWare and/or MITx. Research opportunities may also arise such as co-supervision of undergraduate or master’s projects. Course assignments will include some of the following and may include other related courses: Introduction to Algorithms (6.1210), Design and Analysis of Algorithms (6.1220), Mathematics for Computer Science (6.1200 and 6.120A). 

Job Requirements:

REQUIRED: Ph.D. in topical area related to responsibilities, successful teaching experience in related undergraduate courses, and demonstrated interest in educational innovation. Job #24377

This is an academic year appointment. The initial appointment will be for two years, with the potential for extensions. The position start date could be as soon as January 15, 2025, though it may be negotiated.

In addition to applying via the MIT website, all applicants must also register with and submit all application materials to the EECS search website at https://faculty-searches.mit.edu/eecs_lect4/register.tcl. Application materials should include a cover letter speaking to qualifications and preferred course assignments; a teaching statement specifying teaching beliefs and practices; a CV listing educational background, publications, talks, and other applicable experience; and two letters of recommendation from previous teaching experience(s).

9/5/2024

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