Assistant Professor Computing Sciences

Posting Details

Posting Summary

Classification Code

UG74

Pay Grade

0

Subject to Drug/Alcohol Testing Guidelines

No

Subject to Credit Check

No

Internal Title

Assistant Professor Computing Sciences

Department

Computing Sciences

Position Type

PFAC - Slotted Faculty

Full or Part Time

Full-Time

Basis

9 mo.

Job Details

The Gupta College of Science and Engineering at Coastal Carolina
University invites applications for a full-time assistant
(tenure-track) position in Computing Sciences. The successful
applicant will be appointed to a full-time, nine-month position
beginning in August 2027.

Preference will be given to applicants with broad training and/or
expertise in robotics, artificial intelligence, machine learning,
cyber security, programming, and software development. Required
qualifications for this position include: An earned doctorate
in computer science or a closely related field. Preferred
qualifications for this position include: A record of
excellence in university teaching, service, and consistent
scholarly research; Potential for developing curriculum and other
educational opportunities to support academic programming in both
online and in-person programs; A record of excellence in mentoring
undergraduate students and graduate students in both online and
in-person modalities; Excellent oral and written communication
skills; Experience in distance or online course delivery.

The duties include: teaching, research, and service. Specific
responsibilities will include:3:3 teaching load;

Perform advising and/or mentoring duties (determined by department
chairs); Assist in developing curricular and other programmatic
initiatives to support department initiatives and program growth;
Engage in scholarly activity connected to computing; and
Participate in departmental and college service.

The Gupta College of Science works to provide a premier and
experience-driven STEM education to all of its students. The
college’s approach weaves together a strong liberal arts core,
engaged STEM pedagogy, and high-impact practices associated with
experiential learning to provide the highest quality STEM education
possible. As one of the largest colleges at the University, the
Gupta College of Science offers an impressive array of distinctive
undergraduate degree programs, focused concentrations, and minors
along with master’s degree programs and one doctoral program. The
college is committed to providing our students and faculty with
cutting-edge scientific equipment, instrumentation, and marine
vessels for both teaching and research purposes. Four academic
programs within the Gupta College of Science have earned
accreditation through the Computing Accreditation Commission of
ABET and the Engineering Accreditation Commission of ABET .

Interested candidates should submit: a letter of application
(outlining interest in the position with the specified
qualifications and approach to teaching), current curriculum vitae,
copies of transcripts of all graduate work (copies are acceptable
at this time), a statement of teaching philosophy and research
statement, and contact information for least three (3) professional
references. (Please do not provide links to letter hosting services
like Interfolio; we require direct contact information for your
references.) All information and material must be submitted
electronically at: https://jobs.coastal.edu/postings/122931
. Applicants that are invited for interviews must provide official
transcripts of all graduate coursework prior to visiting campus. A
review of applications will begin on November 15th and continue
until the position is filled.

Coastal Carolina University is a public comprehensive liberal arts
institution located in Conway, South Carolina, just nine miles from
the Atlantic coastal resort city of Myrtle Beach. Coastal Carolina
University enrolls over 12,000 students from 48 states and 53
nations. The University is accredited by the Southern Association
of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges to award the
baccalaureate and master’s degrees of national and/or regional
significance in the arts and sciences, business, humanities,
education, and health and human services, a specialist degree in
instructional technology, and PhD degrees in marine science:
coastal and marine systems science and education sciences.

The University provides equal employment opportunity without regard
to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity,
citizenship status, national origin, or because an employee or
applicant for employment is an individual with a disability or a
disabled veteran, an Armed Forces service medal veteran, a recently
separated veteran, or an active-duty wartime or campaign badge
veteran, or other “protected veteran,” as defined by law. Coastal
Carolina University is an EO/AA employer.

Required Qualifications

Must hold the appropriate terminal degree or meet the established
alternative qualifications, and exhibit strong potential for
excellence in teaching.

Preferred Qualifications

Post-doctoral experience is preferred.

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

Current knowledge and mastery of demonstrable skills in area of
expertise with ability and willingness to effectively communicate
them to students and colleagues is required.

Posting Sponsorship Designation

Will Employer-based sponsorship be considered for this
position?

Yes

Posting Designation

Employer-based sponsorship may be considered for this position,
subject to institutional review and applicable law.

Work Authorization & Sponsorship for Job Posting

Employment at Coastal Carolina University is contingent upon
authorization to work in the United States. CCU may consider
employer-based visa sponsorship for certain positions; however,
sponsorship is discretionary, not guaranteed, and subject to legal,
financial, and institutional requirements. CCU rarely sponsors
part-time, temporary, staff or non-tenure-track roles and will not
sponsor H-1B petitions when the federally required $100,000 fee
applies.

Posting Detail Information

Posting Number

F00519P

Number of Vacancies

1

Desired Start Date

08/16/2027

Position End Date (if temporary)

Job Open Date

10/15/2026

Job Close Date

Open Until Filled

Yes

Special Instructions to Applicants

Quicklink for Posting

https://jobs.coastal.edu/postings/122931

Job Duties

Job Duty

Teaches students in the classroom and/or laboratory.

Job Duty

Prepares content, syllabi, and University Moodle/curricular site
for each course and/or lab assigned each semester. Communicates to
students after reviewing assignments. Calculates and assigns grades
(e.g., mid-term and final) through established procedures listed in
the Faculty Manual and University catalog. Tracks and reports
absences as directed by the Office of the Registrar.

Job Duty

Posts and holds regular office hours each week per College and
University guidelines. Engages in University-related activities
including committee assignments, meetings, ceremonies, events and
scholarly pursuits as prescribed in the Faculty Manual.

Job Duty

Conducts research to create and add knowledge in a field, including
the advancement of new theories and principles to improve
educational effectiveness. Trains students in related research
techniques.

Job Duty

Performs other duties as assigned.

Supplemental Questions

Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).

Applicant Documents

Required Documents

• Cover Letter / Letter of Application
• Transcripts
• Curriculum Vitae
• Reference List
• Statement of Teaching Philosophy
• Research Statement

Optional Documents

• Other Document 1
• Other Document 2
• Other Document 3