Assistant Professor

Troy University; Troy (AL); Hybrid; USD 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

The Department of Computer Science at Troy University invites applications for a 10-month tenure-track Assistant Professor position in Computer Science and Cybersecurity, beginning in January/August 2027. Troy University offers BS programs in Computer Science, Cybersecurity, and Applied Computer Science, and an MS in Computer Science.

The candidate will teach undergraduate and graduate courses, engage in research, and participate in professional service. A PhD is required by the start date.

Qualifications

• PhD required by start date; exceptional candidates nearing completion considered.
• Research interests in AI, Cybersecurity, and/or Game Programming preferred.

Responsibilities

• Teach in undergraduate and graduate programs.
• Engage in research and professional service.

Skills

Artificial Intelligence

Cybersecurity

Game programming

Education

PhD in Computer Science or Cybersecurity

Job description

Work Status

Work Status Full-Time (FT)

Temporary

Temporary No

Location

Location Troy - T01

Job Summary

The Department of Computer Science at Troy University invites applications for a 10-month tenure-track Assistant Professor position in Computer Science and Cybersecurity, beginning in January/August 2027. The department currently has nine full-time faculty members and offers BS programs in Computer Science, Cybersecurity, and Applied Computer Science, as well as an MS program in Computer Science.

In Class Teaching Percentage

Online Teaching Percentage

Minimum Qualifications

A doctorate in Computer Science, Cybersecurity, or a closely related discipline is required by the start date; however, candidates nearing completion of their degree will also be considered. Preference will be given to candidates with research interests in Artificial Intelligence, Cybersecurity, and/or Game Programming. The successful candidate will teach in our student-centered undergraduate and graduate programs and actively engage in research and professional service.

Preferred Qualifications

Will this position require driving (personal vehicle, university vehicle, utility vehicle, or golf cart) in order to perform the job duties?

Will this position require driving (personal vehicle, university vehicle, utility vehicle, or golf cart) in order to perform the job duties? Driving may be necessary but is not a primary responsibility

Work Hours

TBD

Hazardous Conditions or Physical Demands

None

Supervisory Responsibility

Last Day a Reference Provider Can Submit Reference

Qualified applications will be made available to the department/committee for review immediately upon submission. We ask that you provide email addresses for your reference providers and please be certain that the email addresses you list are accurate. If you are selected as a candidate for consideration by the department/committee, an instructional email will be sent to your reference providers to ask that they submit a reference letter on your behalf via a link to our reference portal. Separate reference letters will be requested for each position to which you apply (if applicable), so your reference providers will be contacted separately for each application on which you list them. Reference letters will not be copied from one application to another. You can assure your reference providers that our system is secure and that all letters are confidential. If your reference providers have trouble using the reference portal, please advise them to contact [e-mail].

Supplemental Questions

Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).

• * How did you hear about this employment opportunity?
  • Troy University employment website (www.troyuniversityjobs.com)
  • Chronicle of Higher Education
  • Higher Ed Jobs
  • Social Media website
  • Indeed
  • Other employment website (please specify below)
  • Employee Referral (please specify below)
  • Local newspaper (please specify below)
  • Professional journal (please specify below)
  • Other source (please specify below)
• Please specify:

  (Open Ended Question)

• * Regarding your current employment status, please select one of the following:
  • Not a current Troy University employee
  • Current part-time Troy employee (including adjunct faculty)
  • Current full-time Troy employee - initial appraisal period complete
  • Current full-time Troy employee - still within initial appraisal period (six months for new employees and three months for promoted employees)
• * Do you have a Ph.D. in Computer Science, Cyber Security or related field?
  • yes
  • no

Required Documents

• Resume
• Cover Letter
• List of References
• Curriculum Vitae
• Teaching Philosophy
• Unofficial Transcript 1

Optional Documents

• Letter of Reference 1
• Letter of Reference 2
• Letter of Reference 3
• Unofficial Transcript 2
• Unofficial Transcript 3
• Other Document
  • Employment is contingent upon a satisfactory background check.
  • Troy University is an Equal Employment Opportunity and affirmatively action employer.
  • Troy University participates in eVerify.