Faculty, Software Engineering

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** Faculty, Software Engineering##
** Department:
** Electrical/Computer Engineering##
** College/Division:
** School Of Engineering
** Primary Job Posting

Location:

** Macon, GA 31207
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** Job Details:
** The Mercer University School of Engineering (MUSE) invites applications for a tenure-track faculty position in Software Engineering starting August 2026.
** Responsibilities**:

Candidates are sought to enhance the Department’s focus on emerging technologies in Software Engineering, particularly with expertise, scholarly interest, and an excellent capacity for teaching and research in multiple areas within Software Engineering, such as software design and construction, requirements analysis, security, verification and validation, and software engineering processes. The successful candidate for the position must be able and willing to teach software engineering courses at the graduate and undergraduate levels as necessary.

Tenure will be based on excellence in teaching, comprehensive scholarship, and service. The School provides master’s degrees in Software Engineering (SSE), Software Systems (SSE), and Cybersecurity (CYS).
** Qualifications**:

A minimum of an earned Ph.D. in Software Engineering, Computer Science (with an emphasis in Software Engineering), Computer Engineering (with an emphasis in Software Engineering), or a related discipline is required (or evidence that the Ph.D. will be complete by August 2026). Preference will be given to candidates with prior teaching experience at the college level and consulting or industrial experience.

Experience with professional organizations such as ABET, ASEE, IEEE, ACM, etc., is highly desirable.
** Additional Information:
** Mercer’s undergraduate engineering program is ABET/EAC-accredited using a general curriculum model. The School of Engineering offers both Bachelor's and Master of Science in Engineering degrees with specializations in biomedical, civil, computer, electrical, environmental, industrial, and mechanical, as well as engineering-related programs in cybersecurity, human-centered information design, and industrial management. The undergraduate curriculum is dynamic, innovative, and broadly based and includes the option of an integrated BSE/MSE degree program for qualified candidates.

Total engineering enrollment is over 700 students.

Mercer University is a private and comprehensive university and includes the Mercer Engineering Research Center in nearby Warner Robins, GA. The metropolitan Macon area, located 90 miles south of Atlanta, has a population of 250,000 and enjoys a four-season climate and a wealth of nearby historic, cultural, and recreational attractions.

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

Interested and qualified individuals desiring to join the school’s dedicated faculty should complete the brief online application at  and attach
1) cover letter,
2) current curriculum vitae,
3) statement of teaching philosophy and research interests, and
4) a list of four professional references.  Review of applicants will begin immediately, and continue until the position is filled.  Visit the School of Engineering website at .
** About Mercer University
** Founded in 1833, Mercer University is a distinguished private institution recognized for its commitment to academic excellence, leadership development, and community engagement. With campuses across Georgia, Mercer’s twelve schools and colleges offer a wide range of undergraduate, graduate, and professional programs. The university cultivates a…