Assistant Professor, Computer Science
About The Position
The Department of Computer Science invites applications for a tenure-track Assistant Professor. The successful candidate will teach undergraduate and graduate Computer Science courses, particularly in areas related to their research expertise. They will maintain an active research program, including scholarly publications and pursuit of external funding, and contribute to departmental, college, university, and professional service. Service includes advising and mentoring students and serving on committees. Applicants must be authorized to work in the United States without visa sponsorship now or in the future. Finalists are subject to criminal history, employment history, and off-list reference checks and must authorize the release of prior employment records. The role may involve travel between campus locations and occasional travel for conferences, research, in-service activities, and student engagement. Work is performed in a climate-controlled classroom, laboratory, or office setting.
Requirements
- Ph.D. in Computer Science or a closely related field.
- Demonstrated ability to teach undergraduate Computer Science courses and, when applicable, graduate-level courses.
- Authorization to work in the United States without the need for visa sponsorship now or in the future.
Nice To Haves
- College-level teaching experience in Computer Science or a related field.
- Experience mentoring undergraduate and graduate students.
- Experience with online and hybrid instruction.
- A record of scholarly research, publications, or presentations.
Responsibilities
- Deliver high-quality instruction and use effective teaching strategies to support student learning and success.
- Maintain an active research agenda, including publications in peer-reviewed journals and conferences and pursuit of external funding opportunities.
- Participate in service at the department, college, university, and professional levels.
- Advise and mentor students.
- Serve on committees.
Benefits
- Health insurance
- Dental insurance
- Vision insurance
- Life insurance
- State of Texas Retirement plans
- Tuition covered at 100% for employees, spouses, and/or eligible dependents
- Paid vacation, sick leave, and holidays
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
Ph.D. or professional degree
