Assistant or Associate Professor - Department of Computer Science
About The Position
The Department of Computer Science at Mississippi College, a distinguished small private Christian university, seeks an experienced, visionary leader for a tenure-track position as Assistant or Associate Professor. As one of the oldest computer science degree-granting departments in the state of Mississippi and recognized as a top computer science program in the Southeast, we are committed to academic excellence grounded in Christian values. Position Details Start Date: August 2026 Contract: 9-month tenure-track position Reporting Structure: Reports to the Chair of Computer Science
Requirements
- Ph.D. in Computer Science or closely related discipline
- Demonstrated teaching excellence at the undergraduate and graduate levels
- Academic credentials commensurate with appointment at the rank of Assistant or Associate Professor.
- Strong Christian commitment and alignment with the college's mission and values
- Excellent leadership, communication, and interpersonal skills
Responsibilities
- Teaching Load: 12 credit hours per semester with flexibility for compensated overloads as needed
- Develop and deliver courses for the university's expanding online program
- Maintain regular office hours for comprehensive student counseling and academic support
- Mentor and serve as an academic advisor to departmental students.
- Integrate faith and learning in pedagogical approaches
- Supervise undergraduate and graduate student theses, projects, and research initiatives
- Serve on thesis and project committees
- Maintain active scholarly engagement through research, professional development, and industry connections
- Promote undergraduate and graduate student research opportunities
- Participate actively in departmental and campus-wide committees
- Engage with professional organizations and industry partners
- Contribute to the broader computer science education community
- Participate actively in departmental professional organizations
- Support the university's mission and Christian identity through service
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Industry
Educational Services
Education Level
Ph.D. or professional degree
Number of Employees
1,001-5,000 employees
