Assistant Professor - Computer Science

Job Title : Assistant Professor - Computer Science

Location : Valdosta State University

Regular / Temporary : Regular

Full / Part Time : Full-Time

Job ID : 289401

About Us

As a comprehensive institution of the University System of Georgia, Valdosta State University (VSU) is a welcoming, aware, and vibrant community founded on and dedicated to serving our communities' rich and diverse heritages. Through excellence in teaching, basic and applied research, and service, VSU provides rigorous programs and opportunities that enrich our students, our university, and our region. As such, the VSU mission consists of three interrelated parts that includes a student mission, university mission and regional mission. The university is equally dedicated to the core values of community, including a commitment to practice civility, integrity and citizenship. As members of this community and proud Blazers we strive to uphold these core values for the advancement of the University, as stated in the Blazer Creed and reflected in our commitment to the University System of Georgia's Core Values.

Blazer Creed

Valdosta State University is a learning environment based on trust and mutual respect in which open dialogue, vigorous debate, and the free exchange of ideas are welcome. The University is equally dedicated to the core values of community, including a commitment to practice civility, integrity, and citizenship. As members of this community, and proud Blazers, we will strive to uphold these core values for the advancement of the University.

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Job Summary

The Department of Computer Science and Engineering Technology is seeking applicants for a tenure-track faculty position beginning August 1, 2026. The selected candidate will be responsible for teaching various computer science courses, maintaining scholarly productivity, and participating in service at the department, college, and university levels.

The department, housed within the College of Science and Mathematics (CoSM), offers an ABET-accredited B.S. in Computer Science and a B.S. in Computer Information Systems serving some 350 majors, a B.S. in Engineering Technology with concentrations in Industrial Engineering Technology and the 2-year Regents Engineering Transfer Program. For more information on the department, visit https : / / www.valdosta.edu / cset / . The College consists of five departments Air Force ROTC, Data Science, Biology, Chemistry and Geosciences, and Computer Science and Engineering Technology. CoSM prepares students for future careers in STEM and has a successful track record of producing graduates ready for industry jobs or for advancing their education in graduate schools.

Application materials should include :

• CV
• Cover Letter
• Statement of teaching philosophy
• Statement of current and future research
• Transcripts (unofficial)
• List of three professional references (to include email address)

Review of completed applications will begin on September 29, 2025, and continue until the position is filled. For more information on the position, contact Dr. Krishnendu Roy, Head, via email at kroy@valdosta.edu or telephone at 229-253-4410.

Responsibilities

Department Summary

Teaching various computer science courses during the academic year (Fall and Spring semester), maintain scholarly productivity, participate in various department, college, and university service activities.

Typical Allocation of Duties :

Teaching and scholarship - 80%

Teaches classes and conducts / presents research in the employee's academic discipline.

Service - 20%

Participates in service at the department, college, and university levels.

Required Qualifications

Preferred Qualifications

Proposed Salary

Commensurate with experience

USG Core Values

The University System of Georgia is comprised of our 26 institutions of higher education and learning as well as the System Office. Our USG Statement of Core Values are Integrity, Excellence, Accountability, and Respect. These values serve as the foundation for all that we do as an organization, and each USG community member is responsible for demonstrating and upholding these standards. More details on the USG Statement of Core Values and Code of Conduct are available in USG Board Policy 8.2.18.1.2 and can be found on-line at https : / / www.usg.edu / policymanual / section8 / C224 / #p8.2.18_personnel_conduct .

Additionally, USG supports Freedom of Expression as stated in Board Policy 6.5 Freedom of Expression and Academic Freedom found on-line at https : / / www.usg.edu / policymanual / section6 / C2653 .

Conditions of Employment

Applicants are required to provide :

Please note that during the search process, VSU reserves the right to :

Employment is contingent upon :

Employment may also be contingent upon the job-based requirements if applicable for your position :

After initial hiring, employees will be required to successfully complete all of the following training :

USG Ethics Policy

Job-specific training such as : FMLA and Worker's Compensation, Budget Manager training, Purchasing Training (ePro & PCard), and Defensive Driving

Equal Employment Opportunity

Valdosta State University is an equal opportunity educational institution. It is not the intent of the institution to discriminate against any applicant for admission or any student or employee of the institution based on the age, sex, race, religion, color, national origin, disability, or sexual orientation of the individual.

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