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Named after Texas' legendary hero, General Sam Houston, the university boasts a rich historical legacy that resonates with the spirit of Texas, which provides a balance between a peaceful, natural setting and proximity to urban amenities. With a student population of over 21,000, SHSU offers a vibrant and dynamic community. SHSU has a small town feel with large scale opportunities. Located in the Piney Woods region of East Texas and just an hour drive north of Houston, Huntsville provides area…
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SHSU offers compelling options for individuals seeking a fulfilling and impactful career including a superior benefit package, competitive salaries and a flexible work environment fostering work/life balance. SHSU offers programs that support a healthy work-life balance, contributing to employee well-being and job satisfaction, as well as, professional development opportunities with our educational assistance and dependent assistance programs.
Position Information
This position is security-sensitive and thereby subject to the provisions of the Texas Education Code §51.215, which authorizes the employer to obtain criminal history record information.
- Position Title: Assistant Professor of Computer Science
- Requisition: 202600105F
- 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
- Quicklink: https://shsu.peopleadmin.com/postings/48094
Refer Applicants To
- Contact Name: Fan Liang
- Title: Search Committee Chair
- Department of Computer Science
- 1803 Avenue I
- Huntsville, TX 77341
- Contact Phone: (936) 294-1569
- Contact Email: fxl027@shsu.edu
Position Details
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.
Special Instructions Summary
Those interested should apply online as well as submit:
- Cover Letter
- Curriculum Vitae
- Statement of Teaching Philosophy
- Statement of Research & Goals
- Transcripts
- Three Letters of Recommendation
Open Until Filled
Yes
EEO 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.
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Supplemental Questions
Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).
- * How did you learn about this position?
- SHSU Website
- SHSU Employee
- Other
- If your response to the question above was "Other" please indicate from what source. (Open Ended Question)
- If your response to the question above was "SHSU Employee" please indicate employee's name and department. (Open Ended Question)
Candidate Documents
Required Documents
- Cover Letter
- Curriculum Vitae (Faculty)
- Statement of Teaching Philosophy
- Statement of Research & Goals
- Transcripts
Optional Documents
- Letter of Recommendation 1
- Letter of Recommendation 2
- Letter of Recommendation 3