Assistant Professor, Computer Science

Mercer University•Macon, GA

3d•Onsite

About The Position

Mercer University’s Department of Computer Science in the College of Liberal Arts and Sciences is hiring a tenure-track Assistant Professor, with an appointment effective August 1, 2027. The role is based in Macon, Georgia, and is expected to be performed in person. The position combines undergraduate teaching, research, and university service. Teaching may include undergraduate courses in computer science, data science, information technology, and cybersecurity, and occasionally graduate courses in Software Systems or Cybersecurity. The faculty member will conduct an active research program that involves undergraduate students, direct undergraduate research projects, and serve as a faculty advisor. Other duties include service to the department, college, and university. The successful candidate is also expected to assist with coaching Mercer’s intercollegiate programming team, the Binary Bears. Mercer’s Computer Science Department offers degrees in cybersecurity, computer science, computational science, and information science and technology. The department is an NSA CAE-designated unit, and its BS in computer science is ABET-accredited.

Requirements

PhD in computer science or a closely related field from an accredited college or university. ABD applicants may be considered at the Instructor rank, but must complete the PhD no later than December 31, 2027.
Demonstrated academic and/or professional background in core computer science topics, such as software development, data structures and algorithms, operating systems, computer architecture, networks, digital logic, or theory of computation.
Strong commitment to undergraduate education.
Submit a letter of interest, CV, research statement, a list of at least three references, and a teaching philosophy statement that addresses teaching a diverse student population.

Nice To Haves

Doctoral training in Computer Science, Cybersecurity, or a related field, with expertise in one or more priority areas: Applied Artificial Intelligence, Natural Language Processing, Generative AI, Data Science, Cloud Computing, Computer Graphics, Augmented and/or Virtual Reality, or Secure Software Development with DevSecOps.
Passion for competitive programming and willingness to assist with coaching the Binary Bears.

Responsibilities

Teach undergraduate courses in computer science, data science, information technology, and cybersecurity; teaching graduate courses in Software Systems or Cybersecurity may occasionally be required.
Conduct an active research program that involves undergraduate students.
Direct undergraduate research projects.
Serve as a faculty advisor for students.
Provide service to the department, college, and university.
Assist with coaching the intercollegiate programming team, the Binary Bears.