Assistant Professor, Computer Science & Software Engineering

Augustana University; Sioux Falls (SD); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Augustana University in Sioux Falls, SD invites applications for a tenure-track Assistant or Associate Professor in Computer Science & Software Engineering to begin Fall 2027. The department seeks candidates passionate about undergraduate education and capable of developing and teaching core and advanced courses.

Primary duties include teaching, maintaining an active research agenda, advising and mentoring students, serving the department and university, and building partnerships with local

Qualifications

• PhD in computer science or software engineering preferred by start date.
• University-level teaching experience.
• Demonstrated teaching excellence.
• Active research agenda and scholarly achievement.
• Strong interpersonal and collaborative skills.

Responsibilities

• Teach courses in computer science and software engineering programs.
• Demonstrate scholarly activity and research in related fields.
• Advise and mentor students academically and professionally.
• Participate in department, university, and community service.
• Build partnerships with local and regional businesses and tech organizations to support applied learning and internships.

Job description

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Assistant Professor, Computer Science & Software Engineering

Full-Time Faculty Main Campus, Sioux Falls, SD, US

10 days ago Requisition ID: 1382

The Augustana University Computer Science Department invites applications for tenure-track Assistant or Associate Professor positions in Computer Science & Software Engineering to begin Fall 2027. We seek candidates who are passionate about undergraduate education and capable of developing and teaching a variety of core and advanced courses that support computer science and software engineering.

Departmental needs include programming (various languages), algorithms and data structures, software engineering and software design, theory of computation, web application development, computer architecture, operating systems, networking, and artificial intelligence.

Preference will be given to candidates with demonstrated expertise or strong interest in software engineering, algorithms, artificial intelligence, machine learning, computational theory, or emerging fields such as quantum computing.

Primary duties and responsibilities include:

• Teaching courses in support of the University’s computer science and software engineering programs. Course assignments will depend on specialization and departmental needs.
• Demonstrating a record of scholarly activity and research in computer science, software engineering, or related fields.
• Advising and mentoring students in academic and professional development.
• Participating in service to the department, university, and broader community.
• Building partnerships with local and regional businesses and technology organizations to enhance applied learning and internship opportunities.

Qualifications for this position:

• A PhD in computer science, software engineering, or a closely related field by the start date of the appointment is preferred.
• Experience teaching in computer science, software engineering, or a related area at the university level.
• Demonstrated teaching excellence.
• Evidence of scholarly achievement and a commitment to maintaining an active research agenda.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills, and the ability to work collaboratively with students and colleagues.

• Letter of application
• statement of teaching philosophy
• copies of undergraduate and graduate transcripts

Augustana University is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action/Title IX Employer. Applicants must comply with the Immigration Reform and Control Act and may be required to submit official transcripts upon employment. Finalist candidates must satisfactorily complete a pre-employment background check.