FCSM 4030 Computer and Information Sciences Assistant Professor

Towson University; Towson (MD); On-site; USD 100,000 - 105,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, life and retirement plans

Tuition remission

Employee discounts

Job summary

Towson University invites applications for a tenure-track Assistant Professor position in the Department of Computer and Information Sciences. Preferred start date August 2027. The department seeks candidates with a PhD in Computer Science or related field and strengths in systems areas.

Candidates should be prepared to teach undergraduate and graduate courses, develop a strong research program, and contribute to service and curriculum.

Qualifications

• PhD or terminal degree in Computer Science or a related field.
• Strong candidates in all areas of computer science will be considered with preference to systems.
• Ability to teach undergraduate and graduate courses; must complete degree requirements by Aug 15, 2027.

Responsibilities

• Conduct high-impact research in CS with potential for external funding.
• Teach and advise undergraduate and graduate students across programs.
• Contribute to curriculum development and department service.

Skills

Operating systems

Computer architecture

Compilers

System security

Distributed computing

Systems programming

Education

PhD in Computer Science

Job description

The Jess and Mildred Fisher College of Science and Mathematics

Department of Computer and Information Sciences

Assistant Professor

FCSM-4030

Towson University

Towson University (TU) is one of the nation’s top 100 public universities. Located north of Baltimore, TU currently enrolls over 19,000 students and is the second-largest university in the prestigious University System of Maryland. Towson University fosters a climate that is grounded in respect to cultivate the intellectual and personal growth of the entire university community.

Position

The Jess and Mildred Fisher College of Science and Mathematics invites applications for a tenure track assistant professor position in the Department of Computer and Information Sciences. Preferred start date August, 2027.

Qualifications

PhD or comparable terminal degree in Computer Science or a related field. Strong candidates in all areas of computer science will be considered, with preference given to candidates with expertise in computer systems, including operating systems, computer architecture, compilers, system security, distributed computing, or systems programming. The CIS department has research and teaching strengths in all areas of computing, and we are looking for strong candidates who have potential for high-impact research and who will excel in teaching undergraduate and graduate courses in our programs in computer science. Candidates who have yet to complete their Ph.D. will be considered but all degree requirements must be completed by August 15, 2027.

Salary and Benefits

Targeted salary range: $100,000 - $105,000 commensurate with experience.

Benefits: TU offers a comprehensive benefits package that includes excellent health, life and retirement plans; and tuition remission.

TU also offers a variety of great perks and discounts.