Assistant Professor of Computer Science and Cybersecurity - Tenure Track

The Texas A&M University System
San Antonio, Texas
Full-time

Job Description

The Department of Computational, Engineering, and Mathematical Sciences at Texas A&M University-San Antonio (A&M-SA) seeks applications from qualified candidates, with a passion for teaching and scholarship, for a tenure-track Assistant Professor position in Computer Science and Cybersecurity.

Excellence in teaching at all levels of the curriculum, participation in grant-funded research projects, and the ability to collaborate with colleagues on curricular and programmatic issues is expected.

Growth of the two Master’s programs in Computer Science and Cybersecurity is a priority for the university. The base teaching load at A&M-SA for Assistant Professors is 3 / 3.

Summer teaching assignments may be available but are not guaranteed. Service to the department, college, university, and the community is expected.

The Department provides a rich educational experience for students interested in computing, cybersecurity, engineering technology, and mathematics.

We offer bachelor’s degree programs in these disciplines as also support courses in physics for STEM majors. In addition, we offer two Master's degree programs, one each in Computer Science and Cybersecurity.

Our students enjoy learning in person and in online / hybrid courses with small class sizes in high-tech classrooms. We emphasize hands-on experiential learning and critical thinking, and the participation of students in research under our faculty’s mentorship.

Salary : Commensurate with experience and qualifications.

Responsibilities :

Teach undergraduate and graduate courses in computer science and cybersecurity.

Contribute to impactful research in cybersecurity

Contribute to the service mission of the university.

Required Education and Experience :

Ph.D. degree from a regionally accredited institution in technical areas of Computer Science, Cybersecurity, Computer Engineering, or a closely related field.

ABD will be considered if the requirements for the Ph.D. degree are completed before the appointment begins (degree conferral may happen later).

Record of peer-reviewed scholarly work.

Excellent skills in interaction and communication with students, faculty, and staff.

Preferred Experience :

Computer science or cybersecurity teaching at the university level (Graduate Teaching Assistant Experience counts).

In the cover letter please speak to the following topics :

Engagement with, and competence in, teaching computer science and cybersecurity courses

Agenda for scholarship in cybersecurity and the potential for independent research and grant writing.

Long-term plans for involvement in enhancing the breadth, depth, and quality of our students' educational experience.

Application Instructions :

Applicants must complete online.( )

the application / Faculty Form, and upload

a cover letter,

curriculum vitae which includes a list of three references that will be willing to provide letters of recommendation if requested (do not include letters at the time of application), and

unofficial copies of transcripts. A single pdf file containing all required application material should be uploaded.

No changes or revisions may be made to the submitted documents once they have been uploaded. If you need assistance with this process, please contact Human Resources at - or email .

Application review will begin as soon as they are submitted. The position is open until filled.

Finalists (and only finalists) must request at least three current letters of recommendation, with the subject Assistant Professor of Computer Science and Cybersecurity Letter of Recommendation Applicant Name’ to be sent directly by the author to the Department Chair via postal mail (Address : Dr.

M.K.Balasubramanya, Department of CEMS, Texas A&M University-San Antonio, One University Way, San Antonio, TX ) or by email delivery ().

The letter of recommendation should be written on official letterhead, be less than one year old, and must bear the writer's actual signature.

If selected, finalists must pass a pre-employment background investigation to be appointed to the position.

Official transcripts of the candidate selected for the position must be on file with the Office of the Provost and sent directly from each degree-granting institution to Texas A&M University-San Antonio to the address listed below or sent electronically to .

We cannot accept transcripts issued directly to the candidate. If transcripts are from an international institution, it is the responsibility of the prospective faculty member to have the transcripts translated and evaluated by an approved credential evaluator (e.

g., AACRAO; A&M University-San Antonio

Chair, Department of Computational, Engineering, and Mathematical Sciences Texas A&M University-San Antonio

ATTN : Dr. M.K. Balasubramanya

One University Way

San Antonio, Texas

Please direct any questions to Dr. M.K. Balasubramanya : ()

Summary of Employee Benefits :

A&M University-San Antonio values community engagement and encourages applicants who are committed to advancing the well-being and prosperity of our communities.

Please ensure that all required documents are uploaded prior to submitting the application. Once the application is submitted, no changes or revisions can be made.

If you have issues with adding documents to your application, please contact HR at .

In compliance with ADA, if accommodations are needed for the application process, please contact HR at -.

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