Posting Details Come and join the Bearkat community! Named after Texas' legendary hero, General Sam Houston, the university boasts a rich historical legacy that resonates with the spirit of Texas, which provides a balance between a peaceful, natural setting and proximity to urban amenities. With a student population of over 21,000, SHSU offers a vibrant and dynamic community. SHSU has a small town feel with large scale opportunities. Located in the Piney Woods region of East Texas and just an hour drive north of Houston, Huntsville provides area residents with a sense of community and belonging. SHSU offers compelling options for individuals seeking a fulfilling and impactful career including a superior benefit package , competitive salaries and a flexible work environment fostering work/life balance. SHSU offers programs that support a healthy work-life balance, contributing to employee well-being and job satisfaction, as well as, professional development opportunities with our educational assistance and dependent assistance programs. Position Information This position is security-sensitive and thereby subject to the provisions of the Texas Education Code §51.215, which authorizes the employer to obtain criminal history record information. Position Title Assistant Professor of Computer Science Requisition 202600105F Rank Assistant Professor FLSA status Exempt Hiring Salary Commensurate with experience and education Position Category Position Type Full-Time Tenure Track College College of Science & Engineering Technology Department Dept of Computer Science Open Date 08/07/2026 Quicklink https://shsu.peopleadmin.com/postings/48094 Refer Applicants To Contact Name Fan Liang Title Search Committee Chair Department of Computer Science 1803 Avenue I Huntsville, TX 77341 Contact Phone (936) 294-1569 Contact Email fxl027@shsu.edu Position Details Duties Performed in the Usual Course of the Job The Department of Computer Science invites applications for a Tenure-Track Assistant Professor position to strengthen both our research mission and core Computer Science teaching portfolio. We are particularly interested in candidates who have research strength in Robotics, Sensing Autonomous System, Augmented and Virtual Reality, Hardware Integration, Cybersecurity, and Digital Forensics, or other related Computer Science areas, and who can teach core Computer Science courses such as Software Engineering, Operating Systems, and Compilers. Educational Requirements for the Position Candidates must hold a PhD in Computer Science or a closely related field ( ABD candidates will be considered), demonstrate strong potential for excellence in both teaching and research, and show a commitment to supporting the mission of the department and university. Experience Required for the Position The successful candidate will be expected to teach undergraduate and graduate courses, with an emphasis on core Computer Science curriculum areas, conduct high-quality scholarly research and develop a sustained and externally funded research program. Supervise student research and mentoring activities, and contribute to service responsibilities at the department, college, university, and professional levels. Other Requirements for the Position Applicants must be able to demonstrate fluency in writing and speaking English. Special Instructions Summary Those interested should apply online as well as submit: Cover Letter Curriculum Vitae Statement of Teaching Philosophy Statement of Research & Goals Transcripts Three Letters of Recommendation Open Until Filled Yes EEO Statement EEO Statement Sam Houston State University is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer and Smoke/Drug-Free Workplace. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, creed, ancestry, marital status, citizenship, color, national origin, sex, religion, age, disability, or protected veteran status. The University takes seriously the initiative to ensure equal opportunity in the workforce and to comply with Title VII as interpreted by the U.S. Supreme Court. Sam Houston State University is an "at will" employer. Employees with a contract will have additional terms and conditions. Security-sensitive positions at SHSU require background checks in accordance with Education Code §51.215. Annual Security and Fire Safety Report Supplemental Questions Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (•). • How did you learn about this position? The Chronicle of Higher Education TWC - Work in Texas Inside Higher Ed Higher Ed Jobs HERC - Higher Education Recruitment Consortium SHSU Website SHSU Employee Other If your response to the question above was "Other" please indicate from what source. (Open Ended Question) If your response to the question above was "SHSU Employee" please indicate employee's name and department. (Open Ended Question) Candidate Documents Required Documents Cover Letter Curriculum Vitae (Faculty) Statement of Teaching Philosophy Statement of Research & Goals Transcripts Optional Documents Letter of Recommendation 1 Letter of Recommendation 2 Letter of Recommendation 3