Assistant Professor, Computer Science - Software Engineering; Tenure-Track

Position: Assistant Professor, Computer Science - Software Engineering (Tenure-Track)
Summary of Position

Teaches undergraduate and graduate courses with a focus in software engineering forthe School of Computer Science, Information, and Engineering Technology. Advises and mentors students; conducts research and produces scholarship in their area of expertise. Seeks and secures external funding.

Contributes to programmatic improvement, curricular development, and assessment efforts at both the undergraduate and graduate levels. Establishes interdisciplinary collaborations across the University or with external organizations and performs service to the University.

Position Information

Plans, organizes, teaches, and provides feedback to promote and direct student success. Responds to students in a timely manner. Communicates with students, departments, and university officials via university provided tools and resources.

An Institution of Opportunity: YSU inspires individuals, enhances futures, and enriches lives.

As a student-centered university, Youngstown State University's mission is to provide innovative lifelong learning opportunities that will inspire individuals, enhance futures and enrich lives. YSU inspires individuals by cultivating a curiosity for life-long learning; enhances the futures of our students by empowering them to discover, disseminate and apply their knowledge; and enriches the region by fostering collaboration and the advancement of civic, scientific, and technological development.

YSU's culture of enrichment flourishes in our intellectually diverse, accessible, and quality education.

Work Schedule:

Typically, Monday through Friday, including some evenings, and the possibility of some weekend days.

Qualifications and Competencies

Required Certifications, Training, and/or Licensures:
None

Sponsorship and/or Work Authorization Status:
Must be currently authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis.

Minimum Qualifications:

A Ph.D. in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Software Engineering, or a related field (or an ABD candidate with a Ph.D. conferred by the time of appointment); and must be currently authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis.

Preferred Qualifications:

Research and/or teaching experience in the following or closely related areas: software engineering theory and practice, software security, software engineering for AI. Experience teaching at the college-level.

Supplemental Information

Position to begin fall semester 2026 (August).

Please upload all transcripts as one PDF file.

At time of hire, all candidates must provide official transcripts. Official transcripts must be provided in an unopened, sealed envelope and must bear the embossed or raised college seal, date and Registrar's signature.