Assistant Professor - Computer Science and Cybersecurity
About The Position
Radford University’s School of Computing and Information Sciences invites applications for a tenure-track teaching and research faculty position beginning in August 2027. The school seeks a candidate passionate about teaching, with expertise in Computer Science subfields and a focus on applied learning. The successful candidate should be able to teach in two or more areas, which may include theory, data structures and algorithms, programming languages, software systems, databases, computer networking, cybersecurity, AI/machine learning, or emerging areas. Candidates are expected to teach and collaborate effectively with people from diverse communities and backgrounds, and to develop a research program that actively engages undergraduate students. The school offers undergraduate degrees in Computer Science and Technology and Cybersecurity, with concentrations in Software Engineering, Databases, Networking, Computer Science, and Artificial Intelligence. Its Computer Science concentration and Cybersecurity degree are ABET accredited, and Radford University is an NSA Center for Academic Excellence in Cyber Defense Education. Faculty emphasize hands-on, active learning and mentor students in research and competitive computing events.
Requirements
- Ph.D. in Computer Science or a very closely related technical field; ABD applicants with planned completion by Summer 2027 will also be considered.
- An established publication record in a research area related to Computer Science.
Nice To Haves
- Ability to integrate AI use cases into the curriculum of courses taught.
- Demonstrated communication skills, preferably in classroom settings, evidenced by prior teaching, lecturing, or teaching assistant experience.
- Demonstrated ability to teach in core Computer Science areas.
- Ability to create hands-on learning exercises or labs for teaching.
- Ability to implement course-based undergraduate research experiences (CUREs).
Responsibilities
- Teach in two or more Computer Science areas.
- Teach and collaborate effectively with individuals from diverse communities and backgrounds.
- Develop a research program that actively engages undergraduate students.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
Ph.D. or professional degree
