"SUNY PRODiG Plus Fellow, Computer Science- College of Engineering and Applied Sciences"

Stony Brook University invites applications for a SUNY Promoting Recruitment, Opportunity, Diversity, Inclusion and Growth plus (PRODiG+) Postdoctoral Fellowship Program in the Department of Computer Science. This fellowship is a full-time, 12-month, non-tenure-track faculty position at the lecturer level and will  commence in Fall 2026. The PRODiG Plus program is designed with two goals: (1) increasing the number and share of excellent diverse faculty committed to advancing the ideals of diversity, equity, and inclusion; and (2) strengthening the pipeline for retention and support of these candidates. Additional information on the PRODiG Plus Fellowship can be found at https://www.suny.edu/prodig-plus/fellowship/.

The fellow will be a part of a mentored research environment throughout the two-year long fellowship.  With successful performance and evaluation, candidates who demonstrate excellence in innovative research (with the potential for funding), equitable and inclusive teaching strategies focused on student success, and potential to participate in the undergraduate and graduate teaching and mentoring mission of the computer science department will be invited to join the tenure-track faculty at Stony Brook University at the end of the fellowship. 

Required Qualifications:

The successful candidate’s primary appointment will be in Computer Science in the College of Engineering and Applied Sciences. Applicants must 

• Be eligible to work in the United States without a visa sponsorship.
• Hold a Ph.D. (or foreign equivalent) from an accredited institution in Computer Science or a closely related field prior to the start date.
• Demonstrate personal, academic, and/or work experience engaging with diversity, equity, and inclusion and/or a commitment to facilitating and enhancing diversity, equity, and inclusion efforts in the campus community. Such experience may include, but is not limited to, an academic scholarly track record focused on diversity, equity, and inclusion; work, volunteer, unpaid, or community service; or related experience or expertise in serving underserved or vulnerable areas and/or populations.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Evidence of or potential for excellence in research and service.
• Undergraduate and graduate teaching experience.
• Demonstrated proficiency in fostering interdisciplinary collaboration across diverse fields.
• Background in artificial intelligence or machine learning.

Preference will be given to candidates who are:

• Current SUNY students, alumni, and or Fellows.
• From a low-income background (e.g. Pell-eligible as undergraduates), were first-generation college students (students whose parents have not earned a bachelor's degree), have overcome adversity, are AmeriCorps alumni or are veterans.

The PRODiG Plus Fellowship is open to any and all prospective candidates regardless of race, color, national origin, or sex, and is consistent with all current governing federal and state nondiscrimination laws. All application submissions will be assessed and evaluated in accordance with the required eligibility criteria. 

Stony Brook is making significant investments in AI with the creation of the AI Innovation Institute (AI3) and is partnering with the State of New York and SUNY with initiatives such as Empire AI, SUNY STRIVE for AI, and SUNY-IBM AI Research Alliance. The Department of Computer Science currently has about 60 full-time faculty members and over 2200 students in its undergraduate, master’s and doctoral programs combined. The department is either home to or has significant partnerships with several interdisciplinary centers on campus. They include the AI Innovation Institute (AI3), the National Security Institute (NSI), the Center for Visual Computing (CVC), the Center of Excellence in Wireless and Information Technology (CEWIT), and the Institute of Advanced Computational Science (IACS). More information about the department is available from its website www.cs.stonybrook.edu. 

The department values a commitment to fostering a respectful and supportive environment to ensure fair access to opportunities, encourage varied perspectives, and strengthen a culture of mutual respect. We are interested in scholars with the potential to offer a critical perspective based on experience in or understanding of underserved groups underrepresented in higher education. 

All application materials must be submitted online. Please use the ‘Apply Now’ button to begin your application.  Applications received by Feb 28, 2026 will receive full consideration.  Candidates who apply on or after February 28, 2026 will be considered on a rolling basis until the position is filled. 

1) CV 

2) Teaching Statement 

3) Research Statement 

4) An essay in response to the following in 750 words or less: ‘Please describe how you've engaged, facilitated, and/or enhanced diversity, equity, and inclusion efforts in the campus community. Examples could include personal, academic, and/or work experience and may include, but is not limited to, an academic/scholarly track record focused on diversity, equity, and inclusion; work, volunteer/unpaid/community service; or related experience/expertise in serving underserved or vulnerable areas and/or populations.’ 

5) Names and contact information of at least three references 

Applicant inquiries can be emailed to:  recruit@cs.stonybrook.edu

Anticipated Start Date: Fall 2026