Yeshiva College Computer Science - Tenure-track Assistant Professor of Computer Science

Yeshiva College Computer Science - Tenure-track Assistant Professor of Computer Science

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Work type: Faculty Full-time
Department: Yeshiva College
Location: Wilf Campus, 500 West 185th Street, NY, NY
Categories: Education/Teaching

The Department of Computer Science at Yeshiva College, the undergraduate men’s college of Yeshiva University, invites applications for a tenure-track Assistant Professor of Computer Science. The successful candidate will blend excellent potential for research, including prospects for external grant funding, with strong teaching and mentorship. The position will join a dynamic department with a dedicated faculty, robust student enrollment, and a growing research-oriented program.

The position will commence on August 1, 2027.

• Teach two in-person C.S. courses each fall and spring semester.
  • Participate in professional development opportunities within Yeshiva University to enhance teaching skills.
• Mentor/guide students in their intellectual and professional development.
• Further the state of the art via ongoing research and high-quality publications.
• Involve exceptional undergraduate students in research.
• Candidates are welcome to bring their own research agenda and/or to build upon our department’s existing collaborations, which include:
  • AI models to detect and track cancer, in collaboration with researchers at Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center.
  • Distributed Systems projects focused on financial systems, in collaboration with FINOS and a “Big Tech” hyperscaler.

• Ph.D. in Computer Science, focused on Artificial Intelligence or Distributed Systems. Candidates in Cybersecurity, Data Management, and Real Time Systems, or other adjacent areas within C.S., are also of strong interest.
• Demonstrated (via publications, grants, and/or patents) expertise in C.S. research.
• Two or more years of teaching experience are required, with strong evidence of excellence in teaching.
• Demonstrated experience in building working software systems that meet functional and non-functional requirements.
• Extensive full-time industry experience.
• Fluency in spoken English
• Demonstrated ability to collaborate well with others, within one’s own organization and beyond.

$90,000 - $165,000

Yeshiva University is dedicated to academic excellence, intellectual exploration, and the advancement of timeless values that shape and impact lives. With a rich tradition rooted in Jewish thought and heritage, YU fosters a dynamic learning environment across its undergraduate, graduate, and professional schools. Our mission is to cultivate the next generation of leaders who will contribute meaningfully to society, guided by a commitment to ethics, innovation, and service.

Our community extends far beyond the classroom, encompassing thousands of students, faculty, staff, and more than 70,000 alumni and supporters worldwide, all working together to build a brighter future.

As a Yeshiva University employee, you will be part of a welcoming, diverse, and intellectually engaging community that values collaboration, excellence, and professional growth. We offer a supportive and stimulating workplace with tangible employee benefits, opportunities for advancement, and a strong sense of purpose. Beyond professional development, YU is committed to ensuring a high quality of life for its employees, offering a work environment that prioritizes well-being, work-life balance, and a culture of mutual respect.

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