Professor of Computer and Information
About The Position
The Department of Computer and Information Sciences invites applications for a full-time faculty position at the rank of Assistant Professor (or appropriate rank based on qualifications). The department offers programs at the undergraduate, master’s, and doctoral levels and serves a diverse population of students. We seek a dynamic educator-scholar who is passionate about teaching, mentoring, and contributing to a collaborative academic community. The undergraduate program is ABET accredited and emphasizes hands-on learning in modern computing systems. Students develop core competencies in data representation, algorithms, programming, systems, security, and software engineering while integrating real-world, business, and teamwork perspectives. The program centers on helping students understand problems and design effective computational solutions from the ground up. The Master of Science in Computer Information Sciences, offered in an executive (hybrid) format provides a strong foundation in computer science and cybersecurity. The program prepares graduates for professional practice or doctoral study through coursework that integrates data, algorithms, programming, systems, security, and software engineering. Concentrations include: Scientific Computing, Software Engineering and Software Testing, Cybersecurity, High-Performance Computing (HPC). The Ph.D. in Computational Sciences and Engineering is a research-oriented program emphasizing multidisciplinary training in computational methods, large-scale systems, and advanced algorithms. It serves students in science and engineering who rely on extensive computation for innovative research and advanced system design. The program integrates strong foundations in the scientific method and theory with cutting-edge computational research.
Requirements
- Earned doctorate in Computer Science, Computer and Information Sciences, or a closely related field by the start date.
- Demonstrated potential for excellence in teaching.
- Strong communication skills and commitment to student success.
Nice To Haves
- Expertise in one or more areas such as software engineering, cybersecurity, data science, scientific computing, high-performance computing, artificial intelligence, or related fields.
- Experience teaching in online or hybrid environments.
- Evidence of scholarly activity or professional practice.
- Interest in interdisciplinary collaboration and applied, real-world problem solving.
Responsibilities
- Teach undergraduate and graduate courses in areas aligned with departmental needs and personal expertise.
- Contribute to curriculum development and continuous improvement across in-person, hybrid, and online modalities.
- Advise and mentor students at the undergraduate, master’s, and/or doctoral levels.
- Establish and sustain an active program of scholarship and/or professional engagement appropriate to rank and role.
- Participate in departmental, school, and university service.
- Contribute to a collegial, inclusive, and student-centered academic environment.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
Ph.D. or professional degree
