Assistant Professor, Computer Science

Job Summary

The Department of Computer Science invites applications for a tenure-track Assistant Professor position. Candidates should demonstrate the potential to maintain an active research program through scholarly publications and external funding activities. Faculty are expected to contribute to departmental, college, and university service, including advising and mentoring students. The successful candidate will teach undergraduate and graduate courses in Computer Science, particularly in their area(s) of research expertise.

Special Note: We are unable to provide visa sponsorship for this position. Candidates must be authorized to work in the United States without the need for sponsorship now or in the future.

Essential Job Functions

• Deliver high-quality instruction and employ effective teaching strategies to support student learning and success.

• Maintain an active research agenda through scholarly activities, including publications in peer reviewed journals and conferences and pursuit of external funding opportunities.
• Participate in service activities at the department, college, university, and professional levels, including advising and mentoring students and serving on committees.

Minimum and Desired Qualifications

• Minimum Qualifications:
• A Ph.D. in Computer Science or a closely related field.
• Demonstrated ability to teach undergraduate, and when applicable graduate -level computer science courses.

• Desired Qualifications:
• College level teaching experience in Computer Science or a related field.
• Experience mentoring undergraduates and graduate students.

• Experience with online and hybrid instruction.

• Records of scholarly research, publications, or presentations.

Supplemental Information

• Key Competencies:
• Teaching and instructional effectiveness
• Commitment to student success and academic excellence.

• Service to the department, university and profession.

• Time and project management

• Curriculum development.

Physical Requirements: Requires travel between campus locations and occasional travel for conferences, research, in service and student engagement activities. Requires prolonged periods of sitting, standing presenting and working at a computer.

• Job Conditions: Work is performed in a climate controlled classroom, laboratory or office setting.
• Pay Range: Commensurate
• Required Documents: The following attachments are required for your application to be considered complete.
• Teaching Philosophy
• Curriculum Vita
• Research Statement
• Cover Letter

Special Instructions: “Application considered incomplete pending receipt of three letters of recommendation to officeofthedeanCOAS@lamar.edu”

Finalists for this position are subject to a criminal history background check, employment history check, and off-list reference checks. Applicants are required to sign an authorization for release of prior employment records to Lamar University. We will only contact prior employers and off-list references for finalists.

Who We Are:
Home to more than 18,000 students, Lamar University is among the fastest growing Texas colleges and universities. LU is a member of The Texas State University System, which is the first higher education system of Texas and maintains the lowest average tuition and fees of any university system in Texas. With more than 120-degree options and a community that cares, Lamar students are always proud to be Cardinals. Lamar University strives to educate leaders, demonstrate excellence in student learning and career readiness, and pursue research with relevance.

Lamar University is committed to fostering an environment of teamwork where all students, faculty, and staff can learn, work, and become a part of our community.

• Benefits:
• Health, dental & vision insurance
• Life insurance

• State of Texas Retirement plans

• Tuition covered at 100% for employees, spouses and/or eligible dependents

• Paid time off – vacation, sick, and holidays

To see more information about the available benefits, please visit: Benefits - Lamar University

Lamar University is An Equal Opportunity Employer

Lamar University is proud to provide employment preference to veteran applicants in accordance with Texas 805 Government Code, Section 657.003.

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.