Assistant Professor, Computer Science

Job Details :

The Department of Computer Science in Mercer University’s College of Liberal Arts and Sciences is accepting applications for a tenure track faculty position at the rank of Assistant Professor.

The appointment will be effective August 1, 2024.

Responsibilities :

Applicants should have a strong commitment to undergraduate education. Teaching responsibilities include undergraduate courses in computer science, data science, information technology, and cybersecurity.

Other duties include directing undergraduate research projects and serving as faculty advisor for students. Maintaining an active research program that complements the department’s current areas of interest is also expected.

Qualifications :

Applicants should hold a Ph.D. in computer science or a closely related field from an accredited college / university. ABD candidates will be considered at the rank of Instructor until completion of the Ph.

D., but the Ph.D. must be completed no later than December 31, 2024. Applicants must have a demonstrated academic and / or professional background in core computer science topics.

Preference will be given to applicants that have demonstrated scholarly ability in the area of data science, secure software development, artificial intelligence, or app development.

Additional Information :

Mercer University is a private university distinguished by its commitment to teaching, empowering, and inspiring its students to create, discover, and serve.

The university offers rigorous programs to more than 9,000 students enrolled in schools of liberal arts and sciences, engineering, music, business, law, pharmacy, medicine, nursing, health professions, education, theology, and professional advancement.

Mercer continues to boast a strong enrollment, increasing the incoming first-year class of students by 39% in the past decade.

At the same time, the average GPA of incoming students for Fall 2023 was a 4.02 with average standardized test score in the 88th percentile for those who submitted scores.

The College, which hosts a chapter of Phi Beta Kappa, is dedicated to cultivating intellectual curiosity, respectful dialogue, and responsible citizenry, and affirms the university’s commitment to openness and inclusion and to inspiring students to lives of service.

It is located in the historic city of Macon, Georgia, which is the educational, medical, cultural, and commercial hub of Middle Georgia, an hour and a half south of Atlanta.

To learn more about Mercer University, visit Mercer’s web site at .

The Computer Science Department, situated in the College of Liberal Arts and Sciences, offers degrees in cybersecurity, computer science, computational science, and information science and technology.

The BS degree program in computer science is accredited by ABET. The Department also offers coursework in Computer Engineering major, Master’s programs in Cybersecurity and Software Systems that are offered through Mercer’s School of Engineering and coursework for Business majors in Mercer’s School of Business.

Interested individuals should completed the brief online application and attach 1) a letter of interest, 2) CV, 3) research statement, 4) a list of at least three references, and 5) a statement of teaching philosophy including candidate’s approach to teaching a diverse student population.

Selection of the final candidate is contingent on successful completion of a criminal background check.

Review of applications will begin immediately and continue until the position is filled.

Scheduled Weekly Hours :

Job Family :

Faculty Math and Sciences

EEO Statement :

AA / EEO / Veteran / Disability

Mercer University recognizes the power of a diverse community and encourages applications from individuals with varied experiences, perspectives, and backgrounds.