Assistant Professor of Computer Science

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Position Information

This position is security-sensitive and thereby subject to the provisions of the Texas Education Code §51.215, which authorizes the employer to obtain criminal history record information.

Position Title

Assistant Professor of Computer Science

Requisition

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Rank

Assistant Professor

FLSA status

Exempt

Hiring Salary

Commensurate with experience and education.

Position Category

Position Type

Full-Time Tenure Track

College

College of Science & Engineering Technology

Department

Dept of Computer Science

Open Date

11/12/2025

Quicklink

Refer Applicants To

Contact Name

Fan Liang

Title

Search Committee Chair

Department of Computer Science

1803, Avenue I

Huntsville, TX 77341

Contact Phone

Contact Email

Position Details

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 closely 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 Ph.D. 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.

Special Instructions Summary

Those interested should apply online at as

well as submit:

Cover Letter

Curriculum Vitae

Statement of Teaching Philosophy

Statement of Research & Goals

Transcripts

Please note: References provided in the References section of the

application will receive an automated email reference request at the

time the application is submitted.

Open Until Filled

Yes

EEO Statement

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 §

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