Assistant Professor of Computer Science

General Statement The Gianforte School of Computing, housed in the Norm Asbjornson College of Engineering (NACOE) at Montana State University, invites applications for a tenure-track position at the level of Assistant Professor. Duties include developing a nationally recognized, externally funded research program, teaching, developing courses, mentoring and service. Applications are encouraged from candidates who have the appropriate machine learning expertise to contribute to a statewide, $20 million, 5-year NSF EPScOR grant entitled (Sensors, Machine learning, and Artificial intelligence in Real Time Fire Science). Duties and Responsibilities Develop a nationally recognized, externally funded research program. Produce scholarly works. Contribute to Computer Science undergraduate and graduate instruction, mentorship and advisement. Participate in professional/service/outreach activities. Required Qualifications – Experience, Education, Knowledge & Skills . in Computer Science or a related field upon start date. Potential to build a nationally recognized, externally funded research program. Evidence of scholarly and professional achievements commensurate with experience. Appropriate machine learning expertise to contribute to a statewide, $20 million, 5-year NSF EPScOR grant entitled (Sensors, Machine learning, and Artificial intelligence in Real Time Fire Science). Preferred Qualifications – Experience, Education, Knowledge & Skills Research and teaching expertise that enhances our organization’s capabilities and strengths. Ability to work with and engage a broad range of students and colleagues within and outside the School of Computing. The Successful Candidate Will Be a dynamic researcher and communicator who has excellent written and oral communication skills The ability to inspire and mentor students The ability to establish a funded research program The potential to teach effectively The ability to help students succeed Effective interpersonal skills including the ability to collaborate with faculty, staff, and students. Position Special Requirements/Additional Information This job description should not be construed as an exhaustive statement of duties, responsibilities or requirements, but a general description of the job. Nothing contained herein restricts Montana State University’s rights to assign or reassign duties and responsibilities to this job at any time. Physical Demands To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily with or without reasonable accommodations. The requirements listed above are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. The Program The Department The Gianforte School of Computing (GSoC) at Montana State University supports the mission of the Norm Asbjornson College of Engineering and the University through its teaching, research, and service activities. The GSoC serves approximately 475 majors, 100 minors and 60 graduate students by preparing them for computing careers and for a lifetime of learning.The GSoC offers a broad array of curricular opportunities in computing areas that include Computer Science (minor, . degree, . degree, . degree, . degree), Data Science (minor, . degree, . degree) and Cybersecurity (. degree). Montana State University received a generous $50 million dollar gift for a new computing building and the GSoC looks forward to serving as its anchor occupant in Fall 2026. The College The Norm Asbjornson College of Engineering comprises five academic departments (Chemical & Biological Engineering, Civil Engineering, Gianforte School of Computing, Electrical & Computer Engineering, and Mechanical & Industrial Engineering) and is home to numerous research centers such as the Center for Biofilm Engineering and the Western Transportation Institute. The College enrolls approximately 3,400 undergraduate students and 250 graduate students.