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

202600105F

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

08/07/2026

Quicklink

https://shsu.peopleadmin.com/postings/48094

Refer Applicants To

Contact Name

Fan Liang

Title

Search Committee Chair
Department of Computer Science
1803 Avenue I
Huntsville, TX 77341

Contact Phone

(936) 294-1569

Contact Email

[email protected]

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 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.

Special Instructions Summary

Those interested should apply online as well as submit:
Cover Letter
Curriculum Vitae
Statement of Teaching Philosophy
Statement of Research & Goals
Transcripts
Three Letters of Recommendation

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 §51.215.

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