Job Title
Assistant/Associate Professor of Computer Science
Agency
Texas A&M University - Texarkana
Department
College of Engineering and Computing - Engineering
Proposed Minimum Salary
Commensurate
Job Location
Texarkana, Texas
Job Type
Faculty
Job Description
The College of Engineering and Computing at Texas A&M University Texarkana invites applications for a full-time, nine-month, tenure-track faculty position in Computer Science at the rank of Assistant/Associate Professor, with an anticipated start date in Spring or Fall 2027. Preferred research and teaching interests are in artificial intelligence, machine learning, cybersecurity, or related areas, with particular interest in work at the intersection of AI/ML and cybersecurity and a strong foundation in core computer science.
The successful candidate will teach and develop undergraduate and graduate courses in computer science, artificial intelligence, machine learning, and cybersecurity; support student success through teaching, mentoring, and advising; collaborate with colleagues across the college; and contribute to excellence in teaching, scholarship, service, and the advancement of departmental and college strategic goals.
Consistent with the University's R2 research aspirations, the successful candidate will establish a productive research program in artificial intelligence, machine learning, cybersecurity, or a related area; pursue external funding; disseminate scholarly work; and engage students in research. The position offers significant opportunities for interdisciplinary collaboration, graduate education, industry partnerships, and sponsored research. Strong communication and interpersonal skills, along with a commitment to a student-centered learning environment, are essential.
Working closely with college leadership and faculty colleagues, the successful candidate will help implement and continuously improve the computer science and artificial intelligence curricula, develop teaching and research laboratories, participate in ABET assessment and accreditation activities for the Computer Science program, and build partnerships with industry and research organizations. The faculty member will help create a dynamic learning environment that provides students with hands-on experiences through programming and computing laboratories, undergraduate research, capstone projects, industry-sponsored projects, internships, and other experiential learning opportunities, while supporting the continued growth of the program, the college, and the university.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES:
Establish an active scholarly program in computer science, preferably at the intersection of AI/ML and cybersecurity, involving peer-reviewed publications, external funding, and meaningful research appropriate to the rank.
Teach undergraduate and graduate computer science courses, including courses in cybersecurity and AI/ML, in-person, online, and hybrid formats.
Develop courses, laboratory experiences, and instructional materials supporting the computer science and artificial intelligence curricula.
Assess student learning and use results to improve courses and program effectiveness.
Advise and mentor students on academic, research, professional, and career matters, and keep regular office hours.
Contribute to curriculum development, ABET preparation, continuous improvement, and accreditation.
Lead or support the development, safe operation, and improvement of computing teaching and research laboratories, such as AI/ML computing and cybersecurity laboratories.
Serve on division, college, and university committees.
This document represents the major duties, responsibilities, and authorities of this job, and is not intended to be a complete list of all tasks and functions. Other duties may be assigned
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS & ABILITIES:
Minimum Qualifications
An earned Ph.D. in computer science, artificial intelligence, machine learning, cybersecurity, data science, or a closely related…