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Job Description
Recruitment/Posting Title: Assistant Professor in Computer Science
Department: Computer Science
Rutgers University-Camden, Camden, New Jersey
The Department of Computer Science at Rutgers University, Camden invites applications for a full-time, tenure-track Assistant Professor position in Computer Science with a specialization in cybersecurity and related areas to begin September 1, 2026. The successful candidate must establish an active and successful research program supported by external funding and demonstrate a strong commitment to excellence in teaching. The normal teaching load is 2-2; new assistant professors may receive a one course reduction. The candidate will be expected to teach a variety of courses, mentor student research, and contribute broadly to the academic life of the department and the College of Arts and Sciences. Candidates must have completed all Ph.D. requirements by the start date.
The expected minimum salary for this position will be $95,000, with actual compensation commensurate with experience and qualifications.
Interested applicants should visit the official university position page for formal application: https://jobs.rutgers.edu/postings/260244
The department offers Bachelor's and Master's degrees in Computer Science. The candidate will also have the opportunity to become a member in the Center for Computational and Integrative Biology (CCIB), an interdisciplinary research center for bridging experimental and computational approaches in quantitative biology. The CCIB has doctoral and Master’s programs in Computational and Integrative Biology.
Prospective candidates must submit an application that includes a cover letter, curriculum vitae, research statement, teaching statement, and names of at least three references to the Computer
Science Search Committee. Applications submitted by January 1, 2026 will receive full consideration, but the committee will continue to accept applications until the position is filled. Inquiries may be directed to Desmond Lun, Search Committee Chair, [email protected].
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