Assistant Professor

Posting Details

Position Information

Posting Number F1061P

Position Title Assistant Professor

Position Type Faculty

Department Computer Science - Troy

Division College of Science and Engineering

Campus Troy

Faculty Rank Assistant Professor

If Faculty position 10 Month

Is this position tenure track or non-tenure track? Tenure Track

Work Status Full-Time (FT)

Temporary No

Location Troy - T01

Job Summary The Department of Computer Science at Troy University invites applications for a 10-month tenure-track Assistant Professor position in Computer Science and Cybersecurity, beginning in January/August 2027. The department currently has nine full-time faculty members and offers BS programs in Computer Science, Cybersecurity, and Applied Computer Science, as well as an MS program in Computer Science.

In Class Teaching Percentage

Online Teaching Percentage

Minimum Qualifications A doctorate in Computer Science, Cybersecurity, or a closely related discipline is required by the start date; however, candidates nearing completion of their degree will also be considered. Preference will be given to candidates with research interests in Artificial Intelligence, Cybersecurity, and/or Game Programming. The successful candidate will teach in our student-centered undergraduate and graduate programs and actively engage in research and professional service.

Preferred Qualifications

Will this position require driving (personal vehicle, university vehicle, utility vehicle, or golf cart) in order to perform the job duties? Driving may be necessary but is not a primary responsibility

Work Hours TBD

List any hazardous conditions or physical demands required by this position None

Does this position have supervisory responsibility? No

Posting Date 04/06/2026

Closing Date

Open Until Filled No

Special Instructions to Applicants

Academic Term Position Will Begin

Quick Link https://www.troyuniversityjobs.com/postings/46963

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