Assistant Professor of Computer Science (multiple positions)

Association for Computing Machinery (MY); Bozeman (MT); On-site; USD 85,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Montana State University’s Gianforte School of Computing invites applications for two full-time tenure-track Assistant Professor positions. The roles focus on building a nationally recognized research program, teaching, developing courses, mentoring students, and service.

Areas of priority include artificial intelligence, cybersecurity, data science, machine learning, quantum, systems, or related fields that complement existing faculty expertise.

Qualifications

• Ph.D. required or anticipated by start date.
• Strong publication record in AI, cybersecurity, data science, ML, or related areas.
• Experience obtaining external research funding is highly desirable.

Responsibilities

• Develop an externally funded research program.
• Teach undergraduate and graduate courses.
• Mentor students and engage in service to the department and university.

Skills

Research excellence

Teaching

Mentoring

Grants & proposals

Education

Ph.D. in Computer Science or related field

Tools

LaTeX

Python

R

Job description

The Gianforte School of Computing at Montana State University invites applications for two full-time tenure-track positions at the level of Assistant Professor. Duties include developing a nationally recognized, externally funded research program, teaching, developing courses, mentoring and service. Applications are encouraged from candidates whose expertise lies in priority areas of artificial intelligence, cybersecurity, data science, machine learning, quantum, systems and/or areas that complement existing faculty expertise. The GSoC serves approximately 400 majors, 100 minors and 70 graduate students by preparing them for computing careers and for a lifetime of learning. The GSoC offers a broad array of curricular opportunities in computing areas that include Computer Science (minor, B.S. degree, B.A. degree, M.S. degree, Ph.D. degree), Data Science (minor, B.S. degree) and Cybersecurity (M.S. degree). The GSoC is the anchor occupant of a beautiful, mass timber building that opened in Fall 2026 and contains desirable spaces that facilitate high quality research, instruction and outreach. Montana State University is located in Bozeman, Montana. The city is about 90 miles from Yellowstone National Park and offers excellent outdoor activities and a vibrant cultural community.

For complete job announcement and application procedures, see:

https://jobs.montana.edu/postings/52479

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