Assistant Professor, Computer Information Science (AA28030)

Minnesota State Colleges and Universities•Mankato, MN

About The Position

The Department of Computer Information Science at Minnesota State University, Mankato seeks a probationary, tenure-track Assistant Professor to support its undergraduate and graduate programs. The posting describes the position as beginning August 17, 2026, and separately lists a desired start date of August 16, 2027. The successful candidate will teach undergraduate and graduate courses in areas such as advanced databases, data analytics, computer architecture, cloud computing, information security, network architecture, data engineering, computer vision, deep learning, and natural language processing, as assigned and qualified. Instruction may be face-to-face, hybrid, or online, at the Mankato campus or other university locations. A typical faculty workload may include up to 24 instructional credits per academic year, and teaching in other qualified areas may be assigned. The role also includes advising and mentoring undergraduate and graduate students, including graduate theses and capstone papers; contributing to curriculum design, assessment, and departmental committees; and supporting student recruitment, retention, and program completion. Faculty are expected to pursue scholarly or creative activity and research, mentor students in research, engage in continuing preparation and study, and provide service to the university and community. The candidate may be expected to develop external grant opportunities and should demonstrate commitment to active, applied learning, including project-based teaching, and knowledge of current industry trends and emerging research.

Requirements

Doctoral degree in Computer Science, Computer Information Science, Data Science, Information Technology, Management Information Systems, or a closely related field, conferred on an official transcript by the date of appointment.
Demonstrated ability to work effectively with individuals from diverse backgrounds and foster an inclusive, respectful, and equitable professional environment.

Nice To Haves

Experience fostering an inclusive, equitable, and respectful environment while working effectively with individuals from diverse backgrounds.
Effective written, oral communication, and presentation skills.
Ability to teach a variety of undergraduate and graduate topics, including advanced databases, advanced data analytics, computer architecture, cloud computing, information security, network architecture, data engineering, computer vision, deep learning, or natural language processing.
Commitment to active, applied learning and innovative teaching approaches, including project-based pedagogies.
Demonstrated success or strong potential in research productivity, grant writing, creative activity, and scholarship.
Ability and willingness to advise and mentor students, including graduate-level theses and capstone papers.

Responsibilities

Teach undergraduate and graduate courses in Computer Information Science programs and other areas as assigned and qualified.
Develop and deliver face-to-face, hybrid, and online instruction at the Mankato campus, online, and/or at additional university locations.
Advise undergraduate and graduate students in departmental majors.
Mentor students, including graduate-level theses and other capstone papers, and support student research.
Collaborate with colleagues on curriculum design, instruction, evaluation, and assessment.
Participate in departmental committee work.
Help develop innovative strategies for student recruitment, retention, and program completion.
Conduct productive research and engage in scholarly or creative activity.
Continue professional preparation and study, contribute to student growth and development, and provide service to the university and community.
May develop external grant funding opportunities.

Benefits

Low-cost medical and dental insurance with affordable deductibles.
Employer-paid life insurance.
Short- and long-term disability coverage.
Pre-tax healthcare and dependent care accounts with a rollover option.
Confidential Employee Assistance Program for mental health, legal, and financial counseling.
12 paid holidays.
Vacation and sick time.
Six weeks of paid parental leave.
Pension plan, 457(b) and 403(b) retirement accounts, and investment options.
Professional development.
Tuition waivers for employees and dependents.