Assistant Professor of Computer Science (Tenure Track) at State of Connecticut State Colleges Universities Board of Regents

Willimantic, Connecticut, United States -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

04 Mar, 26

Salary

0.0

Posted On

04 Dec, 25

Experience

0 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Teaching Excellence, Scholarship, Student Advisement, University Service, Artificial Intelligence, Machine Learning, Data Science, Software Engineering, Curriculum Development, Research, Advising

Industry

Higher Education

Description

Assistant Professor of Computer Science Eastern Connecticut State University is seeking a qualified candidate to fill the Assistant Professor - Computer Science, Tenure Track position. Eastern is Connecticut’s Public Liberal Arts University and is located in Willimantic, Connecticut which is 1.5 hours from Boston and 2.5 hours from New York City. Eastern is one of four universities in the Connecticut State College and University System (CSCU). The position also offers substantial health and retirement benefits. The Department of Computer Science at Eastern Connecticut State University invites applications for tenure track Assistant Professor positions to begin Fall 2026. Applicants must have a strong commitment to teaching excellence, scholarship, student advisement, and university and community service. ECSU is especially interested in faculty with demonstrated excellence in teaching in a liberal arts curriculum and sensitivity to diverse populations and perspectives. The department is particularly interested in applicants with expertise in Artificial Intelligence, Machine Leaming, Data Science, and Software Engineering. However, applicants with expertise in any area of Computer Science will be considered. Position Description: The applicant is expected to teach undergraduate computer science courses at all levels. The applicant will also have opportunities to teach in an Applied Data Science Master's program. The workload is equivalent to 12 credit hours per semester. Responsibilities for the position also include curriculum development, research, advising, and service to the department. Qualifications: Candidates must have a Ph.D. in Computer Science or a closely related field, completed before August 2026, and have a strong commitment to undergraduate education and scholarly research. To apply: Please upload one combined PDF including a curriculum vitae, teaching philosophy, and a copy of undergraduate and graduate transcripts (unofficial is okay) to the resume tab at Assistant Professor of Computer Science (Tenure Track) - Eastern CT State University - Career Page. Please also list contact information for 3 references. The position will remain open until filled; however, priority will be given to applications received by October 1, 2025. Compensation and Employee Benefits: The Assistant Professor - Computer Science, Tenure Track is compensated at the Assistant Professor salary level in accordance with Connecticut State University American Association of University Professors (CSU-AAUP). For more information, please visit Bargaining Agreements/Pay Plans - Eastern. The State of Connecticut and Eastern Connecticut State University are proud to offer its employees competitive wages and a wide range of fringe benefits including voluntary and supplemental benefits. Fringe benefits include: paid personal, vacation and sick leave accruals; medical, dental, and prescription plans; group life insurance; retirement; retiree health care; tuition waiver for employee and eligible dependents at any of the Connecticut State Universities (Central, Eastern, Southern or Western) as well as an array of voluntary and supplemental benefits such as Deferred Retirement Contribution plans, Dependent Care Assistance and Medical Flexible spending accounts; long and short term disability insurance plans. For more detailed information, please visit Human Resources - Eastern. Eastern Connecticut State University does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religious creed, age, gender, gender identity or expression, national origin, marital status, ancestry, present or past history of mental disorder, learning disability or physical disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, genetic information or criminal record. The following person has been designated to handle inquiries regarding the non-discrimination policies: LaMar Coleman, Ed.D., Vice President for Equity and Diversity. Dr. Coleman can be reached at: 860-465-5112 or via email at: [email protected].

Responsibilities

The applicant is expected to teach undergraduate computer science courses at all levels and will have opportunities to teach in an Applied Data Science Master's program. Responsibilities also include curriculum development, research, advising, and service to the department.