Assistant Professor of Computer Science

Belmont University; United States; On-site; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A prestigious university is hiring an Assistant Professor of Computer Science to teach and mentor students, and to develop innovative curriculum. Applicants must hold a Ph.D. in computer science or a closely related field, with a strong research portfolio preferred. Teaching experience is strongly preferred. The position is tenure track and full-time, starting August 1, 2026.

Qualifications

• 1 or more years of teaching experience is strongly preferred.
• Strong research portfolio demonstrating expertise in areas like AI, data science, or cybersecurity.
• Effective verbal and written communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Teach undergraduate and graduate courses in computer science.
• Advise and mentor students in research and coursework.
• Design and implement innovative curriculum.

Skills

Knowledge of principles, methods and current developments in the field of study

Demonstrated ability to advise, instruct, manage, motivate and evaluate students

Ability to integrate technology into the teaching and learning process

Education

Ph.D. or equivalent in computer science or a closely related field

Job description

We are now accepting applications for a qualified Assistant Professor of Computer Science at Belmont University.

Employment Type: Faculty

Internal Job Category: Tenure Track (Faculty), Full-Time

Department: Math & Computer Science

Primary Duties and Responsibilities:

The Department of Mathematics, Computer Science and Data Science in the College of Sciences and Mathematics at Belmont University is seeking applications for a tenure-track faculty position at the rank of Assistant Professor beginning August 1, 2026.

Job responsibilities include teaching a range of undergraduate and graduate courses in computer science, advising and mentoring undergraduate and graduate students in research and other course related projects to foster their academic and professional development, designing and implementing innovative curriculum that meets the evolving needs of the field, and preparing students for the complexities of the modern workforce.

A strong research portfolio demonstrating expertise in one or more related areas, such as artificial intelligence, data science, software engineering or cybersecurity is preferred. The successful candidate will help to grow and develop the Master's in Computer Science program that is currently being developed.

Additional responsibilities include academic advising, student mentoring, scholarly activity, and college and university service. Applicants must hold a Ph.D. or equivalent in computer science or a closely related field by the time of appointment; 1 or more years of teaching experience is strongly preferred.

Requirements:

• Knowledge of principles, methods and current developments in the field of study.
• Knowledge of subject matter and course content taught.
• Knowledge of instructional strategies and techniques.
• Demonstrated capacity to engage in high quality scholarly activity.
• Demonstrated ability to advise, instruct, manage, motivate and evaluate students.
• Ability to learn relevant sections of BannerWeb, Belmont University’s online integrated database system for student grading.
• Ability to integrate technology into the teaching and learning process.
• Ability to successfully interact with students, other educators and educational institution representatives, and the general public in a professional manner.
• Demonstrated ability to communicate effectively verbally and in writing.

Qualifications:

Equal Employment Opportunity:

Belmont University is a Christ-centered community. The University faculty, administration, and staff uphold Jesus as the Christ and as the measure for all things. In compliance with federal law, including provisions of Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972, Titles VI and VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, the Age Discrimination in Employment Act and Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973/the Americans with Disabilities Act, Belmont University does not discriminate on the basis of race, sex, color, national or ethnic origin, age, disability, military service, or sexual orientation in its administration of education policies, programs or activities; its admissions policies; or employment.

Belmont University is an equal opportunity employer under all applicable civil rights laws.