Assistant Professor

Towson University•Towson, MD

14d•$100,000 - $105,000

About The Position

Towson University’s Jess and Mildred Fisher College of Science and Mathematics invites applications for a tenure-track Assistant Professor in the Department of Computer and Information Sciences. The preferred start date is August 2027. Strong candidates in all areas of computer science will be considered, with preference for expertise in computer systems, including operating systems, computer architecture, compilers, system security, distributed computing, or systems programming. The successful candidate will be expected to develop a high-impact research program and excel in teaching undergraduate and graduate computer science courses. Candidates who have not yet completed their Ph.D. may be considered, provided all degree requirements are completed by August 15, 2027. The department offers undergraduate and graduate programs in computer science, cybersecurity, information systems, information technology, applied information technology, and information technology at the doctoral level. It has approximately 50 full-time faculty members, 10 staff members, over 1,800 undergraduate majors, and approximately 300 graduate students. Its research strengths include artificial intelligence, cybersecurity, software engineering, human-computer interaction, data science, and systems engineering. Applications are reviewed beginning immediately and continue until the position is filled. Applicants should submit a cover letter, curriculum vitae, copies of graduate transcripts, research and teaching statements, a recent publication, and contact information for three professional references. A criminal background investigation is required for the hired candidate, and its results may affect employment.

Requirements

Ph.D. or comparable terminal degree in Computer Science or a related field; candidates who have not yet completed the Ph.D. may be considered if all degree requirements are completed by August 15, 2027.
Potential for high-impact research.
Ability to excel in teaching undergraduate and graduate computer science courses.

Nice To Haves

Expertise in computer systems, including operating systems, computer architecture, compilers, system security, distributed computing, or systems programming.