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Job description
Position Title:
Assistant Professor of Computer Science
Requisition:
F
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:
Contact Name:
Fan Liang
Title:
Search Committee Chair
Department of Computer Science
1803 Avenue I
Huntsville, TX 77341
Contact Phone:
Contact Email:
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.
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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Worksite address
huntsville, TX, 77344, US
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