Assistant Professor of Computer Science

Position Title:

Assistant Professor of Computer Science

Requisition:

F

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:

08/07/2026

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Contact Name:

Fan Liang

Title:

Search Committee Chair
Department of Computer Science
1803 Avenue I
Huntsville, TX 77341

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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 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 PhD 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.

Open Until Filled:

Yes

EEO Statement:

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