Susquehanna University
Job Type: Faculty - Full-Time Benefits Eligible
FLSA: Exempt
Hours per week: Variable
Number of months: 9
Location: Selinsgrove, PA
Closing Date: Continuous
About Susquehanna
Susquehanna University is the future-ready institution for today, invested in cultivating intellectual grounding, active learning and global citizenship for all students. Renowned as one of the finest U.S. national liberal arts colleges, Susquehanna inspires and challenges 2,200 enterprising, bright-minded students studying the arts, business, humanities and sciences. Our students seize opportunities through exceptional worldwide internships, expert-guided research and an acclaimed study-abroad program, leading to a transformative education that empowers each graduate to realize their unique potential and lead a successful and meaningful life.
The Susquehanna River Valley with its fresh air and overall pleasant year-round climate, provides four distinct seasons amidst a backdrop of vibrant autumn foliage, occasional winter snowfalls, flower-filled springs and warm summer evenings illuminated by fireflies. Nearby outdoor recreational areas for hiking, kayaking, fishing and skiing - and the bustling cultural and commerce hubs of New York City, Washington D.C., Baltimore and Philadelphia within a three-hour drive - present abundant opportunities for learning and discovery.
Job Summary
Susquehanna University invites applications for a full-time tenure-track position at the rank of Assistant Professor of Computer Science, beginning in August 2027. The area of specialization is open.
Specific Responsibilities
Teaching duties will be three courses per semester and will span a broad range of undergraduate Computer Science courses. The successful candidate is expected to develop and maintain an active research program. The successful candidate will also mentor undergraduate capstone projects. In their capstone, a student works individually with a faculty mentor on a project that extends or builds on what they've learned in their coursework. These projects can be theoretical or applied and can reflect a wide range of student interests.
Minimum Qualifications
Candidates must have, or anticipate having by August 2027, a Ph.D. in Computer Science or a related field, with sufficient background and experience in Computer Science to teach across the undergraduate curriculum.
Demonstrated success or evidence of potential to excel in teaching and advising undergraduates is essential, as is a commitment to ongoing scholarship and institutional service.
Additional Information for Applicant
To apply, please submit the following online:
- A cover letter addressing:
- How the candidate's pedagogy and research would fit into the environment of a small liberal arts college with a focus on undergraduate teaching
- Potential undergraduate capstone projects the candidate would be interested in mentoring
- A curriculum vitae
- A statement of teaching philosophy and/or a teaching portfolio
- A statement of research plans, including how undergraduates could be involved
- The names and contact information for three references. References will be asked to submit letters of recommendation, and at least one letter must address the candidate's teaching experience.
Inquiries may be sent to the department head, Dr. Alathea Jensen, at [contact details available in the full listing]. Review of applications will begin on November 30, 2026, and continue until the position is filled. Zoom interviews will be conducted in December, with final on-campus interviews in January.
Applicants requiring visa sponsorship are welcome to apply if they are currently maintaining lawful status in the United States and will maintain such lawful status in the United States through the start of the appointment in August 2027. At this time, we are unable to consider candidates who do not have current lawful status in the U.S. The University does not reimburse candidates or any other parties for immigration-related expenses incurred prior to employment.
To apply, please visit https://www.schooljobs.com/careers/susqu/jobs/5527323/assistant-professor-of-computer-science
