Assistant Professor of Computer Science and Information Technology

Job Summary

The Department of Computer Science and Information Technology at Clayton State University invites applications for a Tenure Track position at the rank of Assistant Professor to begin Fall 2026.

Teaching Workload: 12 semester hours during the academic year. Teaching 60%, Service 15%, Research and Professional Development 25%.

In addition to duties associated with teaching and research, service to the department, college, and university is expected. The faculty member is also expected to participate in continuing professional development related to the discipline.

Responsibilities

The candidate will teach both undergraduate and graduate level courses offered by Department of Computer Science and Information Technology, advise students, supervise students, research, participate in development of curriculum and new programs. In addition to supervising undergraduate and graduate research, the successful candidate must have a genuine commitment to teaching undergraduate and graduate level courses in computer science to a student body. The successful candidate will be expected to support the department, college, university, and community through services such as committees, special projects, and accreditation efforts. The successful candidate must engage in scholarly activities, and will be expected to develop a dynamic, independent, and externally funded research program in an area of computer science or computer engineering. Candidates with a strong background in one or more of the areas of Cyber Security, Data Analytics, Machine Learning, Software Engineering, and industry credentials or certification are especially desirable.

Required Qualifications

The successful candidate must hold a Ph.D. in Computer Science or a closely related field. Must have a genuine commitment to teaching undergraduate and graduate level courses in computer science. In addition to teaching and supervising undergraduate and graduate research in a computer science area, the selected candidate will be expected to develop a dynamic, independent, externally funded research program in an area of computer science.

Preferred Qualifications

In addition to required academic credentials, a strong background in one or more of the areas of Cyber Security, Data Analytics, Machine Learning, Computer Engineering, Software Engineering and industry credentials or certification are especially desirable.

Required Documents to Attach

A complete application includes a cover letter that addresses the position requirements and applicant interest in this position, a detailed CV, a statement of teaching philosophy, a statement of research, unofficial transcripts of all graduate coursework (official transcripts for all conferred degrees are required upon hire) and full contact information for three current professional references. Additional supporting materials may be requested at the discretion of the search committee.