Assistant​/Associate Professor of Computer Science

Assistant/Associate Professor of Computer Science

Northeast Nazarene University College of Business offers a Bachelor of Science and Bachelor of Arts in Computer Science and Mathematics. The department provides optional concentrations in Cybersecurity and Data Science/Artificial Intelligence, along with minors in Computer Science and Cybersecurity, and offers a teaching field in Computer Science. The program is housed in the Thomas Health & Science building and the Wiley Learning Center, with excellent teaching and research labs, classrooms, and faculty offices.

The Department of Mathematics and Computer Science invites applications for a full‑time, tenure‑track Assistant/Associate Professor in Computer Science beginning fall of 2026.

• Teach a variety of undergraduate and graduate courses throughout the Computer Science curriculum. Ability to teach courses in Data Science/Artificial Intelligence is desired.
• Advise graduate and undergraduate students.
• Mentor senior and master students’ capstone projects.
• Contribute to curriculum review, development, and assessment efforts within the Mathematics and Computer Science Department.
• Establish and maintain an active program of research/scholarship.
• Include graduate and undergraduate students in research projects.
• Participate in university faculty governance.
• Actively participate in the life of the department and university.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

• Ph.D. in Computer Science or a closely related field. ABD Ph.D. candidates and MS candidates with significant experience are considered.
• Experience teaching graduate and/or undergraduate students and a commitment to teaching at a Christian liberal arts university.
• An active research agenda and normal institutional service are desired and necessary for promotion and tenure.
• Ability to read, write, and effectively communicate in the English language.
• All candidates must identify as Christians (preferably in the Wesleyan tradition) and agree with the mission and lifestyle values of NNU and be willing to help advance the spiritual goals of the University.

• 2+ years of professional experience in software development, project management, data science/AI, cybersecurity, or another CS/IT field.

The salary will be determined based on the educational background and experience of the candidate. NNU’s benefits package includes health, vision and dental insurance for employee and family, long-term disability insurance, life insurance, tuition benefits for the employee and dependents, opportunities for professional development, sabbatical experiences, and an excellent retirement plan.

Northwest Nazarene University is an Equal Opportunity Employer. As an educational institution operating under the auspices of the Church of the Nazarene, Northwest Nazarene University is permitted and reserves the right to prefer employees on the basis of religion (Title VII, Sections 702-703, United States Civil Rights Act of 1964, as amended).