Assistant Professor of Computer Science

Position Description

Susquehanna University invites applications for a full-time tenure-track position at the rank of Assistant Professor of Computer Science, beginning in August 2027. The area of specialization is open.

Specific Responsibilities

Teaching duties will be three courses per semester and will span a broad range of undergraduate Computer Science courses. The successful candidate is expected to develop and maintain an active research program. The successful candidate will also mentor undergraduate capstone projects. In their capstone, a student works individually with a faculty mentor on a project that extends or builds on what they've learned in their coursework. These projects can be theoretical or applied and can reflect a wide range of student interests.

Minimum Qualifications

Candidates must have, or anticipate having by August 2027, a Ph.D. in Computer Science or a related field, with sufficient background and experience in Computer Science to teach across the undergraduate curriculum.

Demonstrated success or evidence of potential to excel in teaching and advising undergraduates is essential, as is a commitment to ongoing scholarship and institutional service.

Additional Information for Applicants

To apply, please submit the following through jobs.susqu.edu:

• A cover letter addressing:

o How the candidate's pedagogy and research would fit into the environment of a small liberal arts college with a focus on undergraduate teaching
o Potential undergraduate capstone projects the candidate would be interested in mentoring

• A curriculum vitae
• A statement of teaching philosophy and/or a teaching portfolio
• A statement of research plans, including how undergraduates could be involved
• Three letters of recommendation, at least one of which addresses teaching

Inquiries may be sent to the department head, Dr. Alathea Jensen, at jensena@susqu.edu. Review of applications will begin on November 30, 2026, and continue until the position is filled. Zoom interviews will be conducted in December, with final on-campus interviews in January.