FACULTY VACANCY ANNOUNCEMENT Lehman College, of The City University of New York, ranks among the top five institutions in the
nation for fostering social mobility. A four-year Hispanic-Serving Institution in the Bronx, Lehman offers bachelor?s, master?s, and advanced degrees and certificate programs in the Liberal Arts, sciences, and professions. The College?s community-driven mission and notable academic programs attract a diverse, international enrollment of over 15,000 students who take courses on its 37-acre, tree-lined campus and online degree programs. Many thousands more community members benefit yearly from its active cultural, educational, health, and economic outreach programs and services. The Department of Computer Science consists of six tenured faculty and three lecturers, with plans to expand further in the coming years. The department offers undergraduate degrees in Computer Science, Computer Information Systems, and in Data Science as well as an MS in Computer Science. Through a joint appointment on the Graduate Center Doctoral Faculty, the successful candidate can teach and advise PhD students. The Department has a strong focus on undergraduate education. Our undergraduates are well prepared for jobs and internships or to pursue graduate education. Lehman College of The City University of New York invites applications for an Assistant Professor beginning Fall 2027. Outstanding candidates from all areas of computer science and closely related fields will be considered, however, those working in the following research areas are particularly encouraged to apply: Data Center-Scale Computing, Data Science, Machine Learning, Networks, Robotics, and Scientific and High-Performance Computing. The successful candidate will be expected to develop and maintain an active research program; seek external funding for their research; teach undergraduate and graduate classes in their area of expertise and beyond; mentor undergraduate students in research; advise students; provide service to the department, school, college, and university, e.g., committee, administrative, supervisory. Some in-person teaching is expected and some evening teaching may be needed. QUALIFICATIONS A PhD in Computer Science or a closely related field is required. Current and past faculty backgrounds include computer science, mathematics, operations research, and electrical engineering. We encourage applications from candidates from these and similar disciplines whose scholarly focus is strongly concentrated in those areas of their discipline closely aligned with computer science. Candidates must demonstrate the ability to conduct high-quality research and the potential to develop and sustain an active research agenda. Strong pedagogical skills and talent are essential, along with the versatility to teach a broad range of the undergraduate and graduate computer science courses offered by Lehman College. A sincere commitment to students, effective communication skills, and the ability to collaborate constructively with colleagues are required. COMPENSATION $112,841 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. HOW TO APPLY Visit www.cuny.edu, access the employment page, log in or create a new user account, and search for this vacancy using the Job ID or Title. Select "Apply Now" and provide the requested information. Candidates should provide a CV/resume and statement of scholarly interests. CLOSING DATE Resumes accepted until December 15th, 2026. JOB SEARCH CATEGORY CUNY Job Posting: Faculty EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY CUNY encourages people with disabilities, minorities, veterans and women to apply. At CUNY, Italian Americans are also included among our protected groups. Applicants and employees will not be discriminated against on the basis of any legally protected category, including sexual orientation or gender identity. EEO/AA/Vet/Disability Employer. Job ID: 33000 Location: Lehman College Job Type: Full-Time
