"Assistant Professor - Computer Science"

Assistant Professor - Computer Science

The Department of Computer Science at Queens College, City University of New York invites applications for a full-time, tenure-track Assistant Professor position, with appointment to begin in Fall 2026.

As an urban liberal arts college that emphasizes both research and teaching, Queens College has earned high rankings in prestigious college lists. The Computer Science Department serves over 2,500 undergraduate majors and 70 master's degree students, with faculty actively participating in the Computer Science Ph.D. program based at the CUNY Graduate Center.

As a public institution serving New York City's highly diverse and global population, the College is an engine of social mobility. We especially welcome candidates whose experience and qualities will aid the College in increasing faculty and staff diversity.

Responsibilities

• Establishing and maintaining a research program as evidenced by peer-reviewed publications, conference presentations, grant applications, and funded research;
• Teaching a variety of undergraduate and graduate computer science courses; and
• Performing administrative, supervisory, and other types of service on departmental/university committees, as well as extramural professional service, such as peer review.

Qualifications

Minimum Qualifications: Ph.D. degree in area(s) of experience or equivalent. Also required are the ability to teach successfully, demonstrated scholarship or achievement, and ability to cooperate with others for the good of the institution.

Preferred Qualifications: Ph.D. degree in Computer Science or related field; an outstanding academic or industrial record as evidenced by high-impact publications; demonstrated excellence in undergraduate and graduate teaching; ability to attract significant research funding.

Compensation

CUNY offers faculty a competitive compensation and benefits package covering health insurance, pension and retirement benefits, paid parental leave, and savings programs. We also provide mentoring and support for research, scholarship, and publication as part of our commitment to ongoing faculty professional development.

The Assistant Professor salary range is $98,806 - $105,593. CUNY is in the process of implementing salary schedule increases. Once implemented, salaries of eligible employees will be adjusted by 3.25% effective 9/1/2025 and 3.5% effective 9/1/2026, in accordance with the terms of the PSC-CUNY collective bargaining agreement.

How to Apply

Visit cuny.jobs and search for this vacancy using Job ID 30810 or Title Assistant Professor - Computer Science, then select "Apply Now" to access this position within CUNY’s Employment Application system. Candidates must provide the following documents: a cover letter summarizing your qualifications and reasons for interest in this specific position (1 page max), a curriculum vitae or resume, a research statement (3 pages maximum), a teaching statement (3 pages maximum), and names and contact information for 3 references.