Assistant Professor of Computing – Emphasis in Software Engineering or Computer Science Position Available In Washington, Tennessee

Posting Details
Position Information Job Title Assistant Professor of Computing – Emphasis in Software Engineering or Computer Science
Department Computing – 22150
Pay Grade 1
Job Category Faculty
Job Summary East Tennessee State University’s (ETSU) Department of Computing seeks a tenure-track assistant professor in Computer Science and/or Software Engineering to meet current demand and drive future growth. The Department of Computing houses four undergraduate programs—Computer Science, Cybersecurity and Modern Networks, Information Systems, and Information Technology, two graduate programs—Computer Science and Information Systems, and a Graduate Certificate in Data Analytics. The Department has more than 450 undergraduate majors and more than 85 graduate majors along with more than 20 faculty members. All in-person Computing courses are taught in the newly renovated Millennium Center (recently renamed the Brinkley Center), which includes four computer labs, four lecture rooms, and two auditorium-style classrooms. Ideal candidates will possess a passion for teaching and a willingness to advance the department’s research, service, and outreach goals. This is a nine-month position (mid-August through mid-May), with faculty teaching three courses each semester and having an active research and service agenda. Opportunities to conduct independent studies and supervise undergraduate and graduate research and thesis activities are available. Faculty regularly teach Special Topics courses in areas of personal interest. Summer teaching opportunities for additional compensation may be available.

University Overview:

East Tennessee State University (ETSU) is an institution with over 14,000 diverse students highly ranked graduate and undergraduate programs. Located in the Southern Appalachian Mountains of Northeast Tennessee, ETSU serves as a hub for community, discovery, and service. Aligned with the institution’s mission, we value efforts to engage in teaching, scholarship, creative activities, and service that involve community partners and address significant societal needs in our region and beyond. Recognized in 2024 as a Great College to Work For, recent strategic initiatives prioritize the institution’s focus on community engagement. The value of employment at ETSU goes far beyond salary. Regular benefited ETSU employees enjoy a full range of benefits, services, and programs including paid time off & leave, paid holidays, health and life insurance, retirement, access to University facilities and services, and much more! Check out the ETSU Human Resources Benefits page for additional information.

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//www.etsu.edu/human-resources/benefits/. ETSU is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All positions at East Tennessee State University are contingent upon sufficient funding.

Disclaimer:

The Job Summary is intended to describe the general nature and level of work individuals perform in this classification. It is not intended to be a complete list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required. Management reserves the right to revise the job or require different tasks to be performed as assigned to reflect changes in the position. Employees must be able to perform the position’s essential functions satisfactorily with or without reasonable accommodations. Knowledge, Skills and Abilities Primary areas of teaching emphasis include graduate and undergraduate courses in Software Engineering and/or Computer Science. Specific areas of interest are as follows:

Software Engineering Topics:

General Software Engineering
Software Project Management
Requirements Engineering
Software Design
Software Testing
Software Production (DevOps and CI/CD)

Computer Science Topics:

Programming
Analysis of Algorithms
Operating Systems and Distributed Systems
Computer Organization and Architecture
Artificial Intelligence
Other related topics in the field Required Qualifications Doctorate degree in Software Engineering, Computer Science, or a closely related discipline by August 15, 2025.
One (1) year of prior teaching experience. In addition, all candidates must:
Exhibit strong written and verbal English communication skills.
Have legal authorization to work in the United States.
Be available to start in August 2025 Preferred Qualifications Salary Based On Qualifications
Posting Detail Information Posting Number F00897P
Is this position subject to a criminal background check? No
Is any part of the funding for this posting coming from a grant or outside funding source? No
Open Date 01/24/2024
Close Date Open Until Filled Yes