Computer Science
Faculty Position in Computer Science
Tennessee Technological University’s Department of Computer Science invites applicants for an open-rank tenure-track position.
Open-Rank (assistant, associate or full professor)
Full-time, nine-month, tenure-track position begins August 1, 2024. Selected candidates
will teach undergraduate and graduate courses in computer science, engage in scholarly
activities, develop externally funded research programs, direct the research of students
at the B.S., M.S. and Ph.D. levels, serve on committees at the department, college
and university levels, engage in professional and public service, and advise students
on professionalism and career opportunities.
- » Minimum qualifications
Earned doctorate from an accredited institution in computer science or closely related field by the start date of employment; potential to develop and conduct externally funded research; engagement in scholarly activities as demonstrated by peer-reviewed journal and conference publications; an ability and desire to strive for teaching excellence at the undergraduate and graduate levels; and effective communication and interpersonal skills.
- » Preferred qualifications
Expertise in the areas of theoretical computer science, artificial intelligence and/or software engineering is preferred, but exceptional candidates in all areas will be considered; bachelor’s degree from an accredited institution in computer science; relevant teaching experience; established research program, including experience in proposal writing; and industrial experience.
Apply for Open-Rank (assistant, associate or full professor)
Screening of applications begins January 15, 2024; open until filled.
General Information
Complete summaries of all positions are available at https://jobs.tntech.edu. Applicants will be required to apply online and must electronically upload required
information. Tennessee Tech University is an AA/ EEO employer and does not discriminate
on the basis of race, color, religion, ethnic or national origin, sex, disability,
age (40 and over), status as a protected veteran, genetic information or any other
category protected by federal or state law. Inquiries regarding the nondiscrimination
policies should be directed to equity@tntech.edu.
Learn more about Tennessee Tech University
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Tennessee Tech’s Department of Computer Science has an ABET-accredited program in
Computer Science, 14 full-time faculty members, and approximately 750 students (670
undergraduate and 80 graduate in M.S. and Ph.D. programs). The department conducts
comprehensive teaching and research in both basic and applied aspects of computer
science. Research activities in the department are broadly categorized into Information
Assurance & Security, Data Science and Artificial Intelligence, High Performance &
Distributed Computing, and Software Engineering. The department also has a close relationship
with the Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering, with whom we partner to
deliver the Computer Engineering degree. The department has multiple funded research
programs from the National Science Foundation that are currently active and has multiple
collaborations across campus, with other colleges and universities, with local, statewide,
regional, and national corporations, and with Oak Ridge National Laboratory. Committed
to diversity, the Tennessee Tech Department of Computer Science founded the National
Women in Cybersecurity Conference (WiCyS), established the first cohort in Tennessee
of the NCWIT Aspiration Awards for High School, and has established several endowed
scholarships aimed at increasing access to women and underrepresented groups.
