Computer Science Assistant Professor | Tenure Track 2025-2026 | I02289

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Please see Special Instructions for more details.

Graduate and undergraduate transcripts are required for this position. Applicants need to upload copies using the "Transcripts" selection under documents.

Full consideration will be given to applications received by October 15, 2024.

Recommended candidates will be required to complete criminal background check, including Act 34 Background Check and Act 151 (Child Abuse) Background Check and Federal Criminal (FBI) clearance prior to appointment.

Posting Details

Position Details

Posting Number I02289

Classification Title Assistant Professor

Working Title Computer Science Assistant Professor | Tenure Track 2025-2026 | I02289

Employee Group Faculty

Bargaining Unit APSCUF

Location Main Campus

Department Computing and Security

Pay Rate

Employment Type Regular FT

Work Schedule

Work hours vary depending on class times, office hours, and service commitments.

Position Summary Information

Position Summary

Slippery Rock University of Pennsylvania invites applications for an Assistant Professor in the Computer Science Department beginning August 2025. The Computer Science Department at Slippery Rock University offers a BS in Computing with concentrations in Computer Science, Information Technology and Data Analytics, a BS in Cybersecurity with concentrations in Secure Software Development and Secure Governance and a Masters in Health Informatics and Information Management. Duties include committee work at departmental, college, and/or university levels, academic advising, scholarly activities including research that may involve undergraduate students, and other duties as assigned. Teaching assignment will include courses in the computing and/or cybersecurity majors including teaching of advance computer science courses.

Minimum Qualifications

Ph.D. in, Computer Science or closely related field.

Successful performance in an on-campus interview, including a teaching and research demonstration

Perceived ability to work productively with students and colleagues is required.

Commitment to the education of diverse populations.

Preferred Qualifications

Familiarity with online teaching learning software.

Preference will be given to candidates whose experience provides evidence of the ability to teach core computing classes.

Commitment to research and scholarly activities including publications in computer science/Cybersecurity.

Preference will also be given to candidates demonstrating familiarity with a broad range of assessment techniques, the use of instructional technology in the teaching-learning process, and the role of faculty in student success, recruitment, and retention.

Posting Detail Information

Posting Date 09/12/2024

Closing Date

Open Until Filled Yes

Respect for Individuals in the Community

Slippery Rock University provides an environment that respects, encourages, and promotes the talents and contributions of all. Slippery Rock University values a community with a shared sense of purpose, where people demonstrate mutual respect and appreciation. Slippery Rock University values diversity that honors and includes all persons regardless of age, creed, disability, ethnic heritage, gender, gender identity, race, religion, sexual orientation, or socioeconomic status in academic and extracurricular endeavor, in the working environment, and in the daily life of the university community.

Notice of Non-Discrimination

Slippery Rock University of Pennsylvania does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, gender, sexual orientation, national origin, religion, age, disability, age/or veteran status in its programs or activities in accordance with Title IX of the Educational Amendments of 1972, the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990, Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, and other applicable statutes and University policies.

The following person has been designated to handle inquiries regarding the non-discrimination policies:

Chief Human Resource Officer

205 Old Main Building

104 Maltby Avenue

Slippery Rock University

Slippery Rock, PA 16057

724.738.2070

Special Instructions to Applicants

Graduate and undergraduate transcripts are required for this position. Applicants need to upload copies using the “Transcripts” selection under documents.

Full consideration will be given to applications received by October 15, 2024.

Recommended candidates will be required to complete criminal background check, including Act 34 Background Check and Act 151 (Child Abuse) Background Check and Federal Criminal ( FBI ) clearance prior to appointment.