Assistant Professor, Computer Science
About The Position
Wilkes University invites applications for a tenure-track position in Computer Science in the Department of Mathematics, Physics, and Computer Science at the rank of Assistant Professor, pending final budget approval, to begin in Fall 2026. In 2023, the program updated its curriculum to include practicum-based majors in Computer Science, Data Science, and Cloud Computing. The university possesses a high-performance computer cluster which supports student-faculty research across a variety of scientific disciplines. Applicants must hold a Ph.D. in computer science or a closely related discipline by August of 2026. Applicants in all areas of computer science are encouraged to apply, especially those with expertise in cloud computing, IoT, or cybersecurity. The department seeks well-qualified candidates with demonstrated excellence in teaching at the university level. The successful candidates should be active in scholarship with a willingness to mentor undergraduate student research while contributing to the institution through departmental and university service. In addition, the candidates must have strong interest in developing curricular connections across disciplines and be able to support students with diverse backgrounds such as first-generation and international students. Wilkes University is an independent, comprehensive university dedicated to academic excellence in the liberal arts, sciences, and selected professional programs. The University has approximately 2,000 students at the undergraduate level and over 1,500 full-time equivalent students at the graduate and first professional levels. Its institutional focus is on developing strong mentoring relationships with each of its students and contributing vitally to the economic development of Northeastern Pennsylvania. The University is located in Wilkes-Barre, Pennsylvania, a revitalized city sited on the lovely Susquehanna River and within two and one-half hours driving distance of New York City and Philadelphia.
Requirements
- Ph.D. in computer science or a closely related discipline by August of 2026
Nice To Haves
- Expertise in cloud computing
- Expertise in IoT
- Expertise in cybersecurity
Responsibilities
- Demonstrated excellence in teaching at the university level
- Active in scholarship
- Mentor undergraduate student research
- Contributing to the institution through departmental and university service
- Developing curricular connections across disciplines
- Support students with diverse backgrounds such as first-generation and international students
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Industry
Educational Services
Education Level
Ph.D. or professional degree
Number of Employees
251-500 employees
