Assistant Professor of Computer Science at InsideHigherEd
Job Description
Assistant Professor of Computer Science
Requisition:202500139F
Rank:Assistant Professor
FLSA status:Exempt
Hiring Salary:Commensurate with experience and education.
Position Type:Full-Time Tenure Track
College:College of Science & Engineering Technology
Department:Dept of Computer Science
Open Date:11/12/2025
Quicklink:https://shsu.peopleadmin.com/postings/45402
Contact Name:Fan Liang
Title:Search Committee Chair
Department of Computer Science
1803, Avenue I
Huntsville, TX 77341
(936) 294-1569
Contact Email:Duties Performed in the Usual Course of the Job:The Department of Computer Science invites applications for a Tenure-Track Assistant Professor position to strengthen both our research mission and core Computer Science teaching portfolio. We are particularly interested in candidates who have research strength in Robotics, Sensing, Autonomous System, Augmented and Virtual Reality, Hardware Integration, Cybersecurity, and Digital Forensics, or other closely related Computer Science areas, and who can teach core Computer Science courses such as Software Engineering, Operating Systems, and Compilers.
Educational Requirements for the Position:Candidates must hold a Ph.D. in Computer Science or a closely related field (ABD candidates will be considered), demonstrate strong potential for excellence in both teaching and research, and show a commitment to supporting the mission of the department and university.
Experience Required for the Position:The successful candidate will be expected to teach undergraduate and graduate courses, with an emphasis on core Computer Science curriculum areas; conduct high-quality scholarly research and develop a sustained and externally funded research program. Supervise student research and mentoring activities; and contribute to service responsibilities at the department, college, university, and professional levels.
Other Requirements for the Position:Applicants must be able to demonstrate fluency in writing and speaking English.
Special Instructions Summary:Those interested should apply online at https://shsu.peopleadmin.com as
well as submit:Cover LetterCurriculum VitaeStatement of Teaching PhilosophyStatement of Research & Goals
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