Assistant or Associate Professor of Computer Science

Assistant or Associate Professor of Computer Science

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Logo Institution The University of South Dakota Working Title Assistant or Associate Professor of Computer Science Posting Number F01814P Department USD-Computer Science Physical Location of Position (City) Vermillion Posting Text

The Department of Computer Science at The University of South Dakota (USD) invites applications for a tenure-track position at the Assistant or Associate Professor level.

Duties and responsibilities:

This position will deliver undergraduate and graduate coursework, and a successful candidate will teach a variety of courses, such as artificial intelligence, data mining, distributed systems, machine learning, pattern recognition and information retrieval, or other courses within the candidate's area of expertise. Instruction may be in face-to-face, hybrid, or online modalities. In addition to teaching responsibilities, the candidate will be involved in advising undergraduate majors and mentoring graduate students.

The successful candidate will be expected to establish a strong, externally funded research program in areas to complement their teaching and existing departmental strengths. Candidates for Associate Professor should meet the USD's current expectations for tenure by demonstrating the capacity and ability to meet the standards of performance expected at this rank. These include appropriate time in-rank at the Assistant Professor level, an established, externally funded research program, active and significant research publication in the years preceding application, and substantial service record at various levels.

Ph.D. in computer science, computer information systems or closely related field is required.

Applications: Must be submitted online at (Use the "Apply for this Job" box below). and should include

1) Cover letter explaining interest in the position;

2) Curriculum Vitae

Posting Date 02/09/2026 Closing Date Open Until Filled Yes First Consideration Date 03/14/2026 Advertised Salary Duration of the Term 9 months If Other, describe duration Appointment Percent 100 Tenure Status Proposed Rank Work Hours Typical Hours Worked Per Week Appointment Type Regular Scope of Search External (includes Internal) If internal, define scope of search Department Description and Cultural Expectations Equal Employment Opportunity Statement

USD is committed to fostering a dynamic and welcoming working and learning environment for all. USD provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to ideological political or sectarian opinions or perspectives, or race, color, creed, religion, sex, ancestry, disability, national origin or any other factor protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws. USD is committed to the principles of free expression and encourages the timely and rational discussion of topics in an environment that is intellectually and ideologically diverse.

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