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Position Title:Assistant Professor of Computer ScienceRequisition:202500139FRank:Assistant ProfessorFLSA status:ExemptHiring Salary:Commensurate with experience and education.Position Type:Full-Time Tenure TrackCollege:College of Science & Engineering TechnologyDepartment:Dept of Computer ScienceOpen Date:11/12/2025Quicklink:https://shsu.peopleadmin.com/postings/45402Contact Name:Fan LiangTitle:Search Committee ChairDepartment of Computer Science1803, Avenue IHuntsville, TX 77341Contact Phone:(936) 294-1569Contact Email:[email protected] 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 aswell as submit:Cover LetterCurriculum VitaeStatement of Teaching PhilosophyStatement of Research & GoalsTranscriptsPlease note: References provided in the References section of theapplication will receive an automated email reference request at thetime the application is submitted.Open Until Filled:YesEEO Statement:Sam Houston State University is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer and Smoke/Drug-Free Workplace. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, creed, ancestry, marital status, citizenship, color, national origin, sex, religion, age, disability, or protected veteran status. The University takes seriously the initiative to ensure equal opportunity in the workforce and to comply with Title VII as interpreted by the U.S. Supreme Court. Sam Houston State University is an “at will” employer. Employees with a contract will have additional terms and conditions. Security-sensitive positions at SHSU require background checks in accordance with Education Code §51.215.Annual Security and Fire Safety Report