Open Rank Professor of Computer Science

Oklahoma-State-University; Stillwater (OK); On-site; USD 110,000 - 170,000; Full time

Job summary

Oklahoma State University invites applications for an open-rank tenure-track Professor of Computer Science, starting August 2027, with remote campus options Tulsa or Stillwater. The role emphasizes cybersecurity, digital forensics, malware analysis, and cyber investigations, with strong teaching and research credentials.

The department seeks candidates who will advance the land‑grant mission, collaborate across academia and industry, and contribute to online programs while maintaining a robust

Qualifications

• Ph.D. in Computer Science or closely related discipline; degree conferred by start date.
• Proven record of conference/journal publications in high-quality venues.
• Ability to mentor and collaborate with students and colleagues.
• Evidence of university-level teaching success.

Responsibilities

• Lead sentiment aligns with the department's mission, pursuing research and education across programs.
• Mentor students and collaborate with industry and other institutions; support online programs.
• Contribute to expanding program growth and excellence in teaching and outreach.

Skills

Mentor students

Collaborate with faculty

Publish research

Education

Ph.D. in Computer Science

Job description

Campus

OSU-Stillwater

Contact Name & Email

Dr. Roger Mailler, [e-mail]

Work Schedule

TBD

Appointment Length

9 months or less

Hiring Range

Commensurate with education and experience

Priority Application Date

While applications will be accepted until a successful candidate has been hired, interested parties are encouraged to submit their materials by December 1, 2026, to ensure full consideration.

About this Position

Open Rank Professor of Computer Science

The Oklahoma State University (OSU) Department of Computer Science is seeking applications for an open-rank tenure‑track position with a start date of August 2027. Preferred research and teaching interests are in cybersecurity with an emphasis on digital forensics and cyber investigations, reverse engineering and malware analysis, and cybersecurity operations and incident management, or related areas with a solid track record in the core Computer Science domains.

Responsibilities:

Our department’s mission is to pursue and to publicize research projects in computer science in order to extend the present state of knowledge in the computer field, educate students in all program levels in order to provide them with the knowledge, interest, and ethics to become productive members of the computing profession, and serve as an initial and continuing source of education in the field of computer science.

The successful candidate will demonstrate their alignment with this mission through a clear research record along with the potential for teaching, support of program growth, and commitment to excellence in service and extension. Faculty are expected to pursue research collaborations with other faculty, industry, and research institutions as well as to further the university’s land grant mission through excellence in teaching and outreach activities. All faculty members are expected to support the department's efforts in developing and teaching courses for our online certificate and degree programs and may be assigned to either the Tulsa or Stillwater campus. Junior faculty members are expected to be heavily research focused and during their first three years are only required to teach one course per semester.

About the Department of Computer Science

The OSU Department of Computer Science (https://cs.okstate.edu) is strongly committed to excellence in research, teaching, and outreach. The Department offers B.S., M.S., and Ph.D. degrees in Computer Science, a B.S. degree in Applied Computer Programming, and two new interdisciplinary M.S. programs in Artificial Intelligence and Data Science. The Department also offers online courses to students at remote sites. Our recent student enrollment is approximately 420 undergraduate and 100 graduate students across all our majors with expected continued growth over the coming years.

About Oklahoma State University

Oklahoma State University is a Carnegie R1 research institution with a 130-year legacy as one of the nation’s model land-grant universities. Its beautiful Stillwater campus serves as the flagship of the OSU system, which enrolls more than 34,000 students. The College of Arts and Sciences offers exceptional strengths across the natural sciences, social sciences, and arts and humanities, complemented by institutional excellence in engineering, agriculture, and business. Together, these strengths support a collaborative intellectual environment and OSU’s longstanding commitment to research, teaching, and public engagement.

Home to approximately 50,000 residents, Stillwater offers the welcoming atmosphere and affordability of a college town within an hour’s drive of two major metropolitan areas, Tulsa and Oklahoma City. The city benefits from a vibrant, university-centered intellectual and cultural community, with lectures, performances, exhibitions, Cowboy athletics, and traditions such as OSU’s signature Homecoming and Walkaround traditions. The McKnight Center for the Performing Arts brings internationally renowned artists and ensembles, including the New York Philharmonic, to Stillwater, while the OSU Botanic Garden, Block 34 park and amphitheater, Main Street, locally owned restaurants and breweries, parks, trails, and abundant outdoor recreation contribute to the city’s quality of life. Stillwater Regional Airport’s new passenger terminal and multiple daily flights to Dallas–Fort Worth provide convenient connections to destinations across the world.

Required Qualifications

• Ph.D. in Computer Science or closely related discipline (degree must be conferred on or before agreed upon start date).
• Demonstrated research background as evidenced by conference and journal publications in high-quality venues commensurate with rank.
• Demonstrated ability to effectively mentor and collaborate with students and colleagues.
• Evidence of university-level teaching success commensurate with rank.

Preferred Qualifications

• Evidence of successful grantsmanship.
• Evidence of the ability to create and/or manage a successful research or teaching program.
• Demonstrated knowledge and experience in program accreditation, which may include ABET or NSA NCAE.