Collegiate Faculty Position in Computer Science

Virginia Tech • Blacksburg, VA

75d • $100,000 - $120,000

About The Position

The Department of Computer Science at Virginia Tech seeks applications for a Collegiate Faculty member at the rank of Assistant Collegiate Professor. We are seeking candidates motivated to contribute to a collegial, interdisciplinary community with a strong tradition of both fundamental and applied research and innovative teaching. We embrace Virginia Tech's motto of Ut Prosim ('That I May Serve'): we are committed to research, education, service, and inclusivity that makes a positive difference in the lives of people, communities, and the world. Collegiate faculty members have a primary commitment to the instructional mission of the department, including graduate and undergraduate teaching, curricular and program development, and the design and integration of innovative and inclusive pedagogy. Successful candidates should give evidence of potential to take a lead role in enhancing curricula and promoting teaching excellence. In addition to teaching, candidates will be expected to participate in research and scholarship. Applicants with research expertise and interest in AI or ML in or for Education (CS or otherwise) are particularly encouraged to apply. At Virginia Tech, the collegiate faculty rank is a non-tenure track position that offers a clear promotion path with increasingly long-term contracts. Collegiate faculty are full members of the faculty and are encouraged to participate in sponsored research, mentor graduate students, participate in department and professional service, etc. The department currently has 89 faculty members, including 67 tenured or tenure-track faculty, 15 collegiate faculty, and an additional 7 full-time instructors. The department's instructional-track faculty are widely recognized for their teaching, both internally at Virginia Tech, and externally, including recognition through IEEE teaching awards and best paper recognitions at conferences. This position is located at Virginia Tech's main campus in Blacksburg, VA, in an area consistently ranked among the country's best places to live. In addition, our program in the Washington, D.C. area offers unique proximity to government and industry partners and is also expanding rapidly, with Virginia Tech's exciting new Institute for Advanced Computing (IAC), based in Alexandria, having launched in Spring 2025. Candidates for faculty positions at the IAC in Alexandria are encouraged to apply to separate announcements for those opportunities. The successful candidate will have a doctoral degree in computer science or a closely related field, a rank-appropriate record of academic accomplishments, a proven ability to work collaboratively, a commitment to interdisciplinary research and instruction, and a willingness to expand disciplinary boundaries to address complex technical and societal challenges. Collegiate faculty are expected to teach effectively at both undergraduate and graduate levels, to conscientiously mentor both undergraduate and graduate students, and to serve the university and their professional communities. The position requires occasional travel to professional meetings.

Requirements

• An earned doctoral degree in computer science or a closely related field at the time of appointment.
• Ability to contribute to the department's teaching mission, both at the graduate and undergraduate levels.
• Record of research accomplishments, e.g., publications.

Nice To Haves

• Demonstrated ability in higher education instruction with promise for being a leader in the instructional mission.
• A record of accomplishments in the area of curriculum development or pedagogy.
• Demonstrated interest in collaborative research with existing departmental search strengths.
• Demonstrated ability to solicit external funds for research.

Responsibilities

• Contribute to the department's teaching mission at both graduate and undergraduate levels.
• Participate in curricular and program development.
• Design and integrate innovative and inclusive pedagogy.
• Enhance curricula and promote teaching excellence.
• Engage in research and scholarship.
• Mentor graduate students.
• Participate in department and professional service.

Benefits

• Participation in professional development opportunities.
• Opportunities for unique and impactful professional development.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Industry: Educational Services
• Education Level: Ph.D. or professional degree