Assistant Professor Tenure Track Computer Science Cyber Security

The Department of Mathematics and Computer Sciences at Mercy University (NY) invites applications for a fulltime tenuretrack position in Computer Science and Cybersecurity to begin September 2025. This position is primarily based at our Manhattan Campus located in New York New York. However for all positions we expect successful candidates to teach at multiplecampuses of Mercy University based upon the needs of the department.

The successful candidate will teach undergraduate and graduate Computer Science and Cybersecurity classes in data science machine learning artificial intelligence cloud computing distributed computing and big data.

Mercy University is committed to building a talented and diverse faculty who welcome opportunities to engage with diverse students incorporate inclusive pedagogical practices into their teaching are committed to ensuring that all students succeed and prioritize diversity equity and inclusion goals.

Applicants should send a complete application consisting of a cover letter addressing the qualifications; curriculum vitae; a statement of teaching philosophy that includes a description of the applicants experience with student diversity and working in multicultural environments; contact information for at least three professional references; and copies of undergraduate and graduate transcripts (unofficial copies are acceptable for the purpose of application). Examples of scholarship including published work and course curricula are also welcome. Finalists will be asked to submit three current letters of reference.

For tenuretrack positions applicants should have a Ph.D. in Computer Science Cybersecurity Computer Information Systems or a closely related discipline by the appointment date.

About Mercy

Mercy University is a dynamic independent coeducational New York City area university that offers more than 100 undergraduate and graduate degree and certificate programs in six schools: Business Education Health and Natural Sciences Liberal Arts Nursing and Social and Behavioral Sciences.

Mercy is the regions largest private nonprofit MinorityServing Institution proud to serve a student body that is highly diverse. As a federally designated Hispanic Serving Institution (HSI) Mercy University has been ranked nationally among top colleges in the country for Hispanics by the Hispanic Association of Colleges and Universities (HACU) and by Excelencia in Education earning their prestigious Seal of Excelencia for intentionally serving Latino students.

Mercy University was further recognized by HACU as a national leader in awarding bachelors degrees to Hispanics in several disciplines including Psychology Sociology and Business. Westchester Magazine has also named Mercy the Best College in Westchester County inand 2022.

Mercy is committed to offering an inclusive learning environment to help a diverse student body set a course for their future. To support its student body Mercy has been awarded a number of federal grants which enable us to better develop and deliver education to our students.

Mercys student body reflects the rich diversity of the New York metropolitan area. Enrollment including fulltime and parttime undergraduates and graduates is approximately 8800. Mercy students learn on campuses in Dobbs Ferry the Bronx and Manhattan as well as online.

At Mercy University we strive to provide employees and their families with a comprehensive and valuable benefits package. We offer highquality health care plans retirement benefits tuition discounts flexible spending and much more.

Our Mission:
Mercy University is committed to providing motivated students the opportunity to transform their lives through higher education by offering liberal arts and professional programs in personalized and highquality learning environments thus preparing students to embark on rewarding careers to continue learning throughout their lives and to act ethically and responsibly in a changing world.

EEO Statement

Mercy University is an equal opportunity employer. Mercy University actively engages in recruiting a diverse workforce and student body that includes members of historically underrepresented groups and strives to build and sustain a welcoming and supportive campus community. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age race color national origin ethnicity creed religion marital status sex sexual orientation gender gender identity pregnancy height weight genetic information disability or protected veteran status.

As part of this commitment Mercy University will ensure that persons with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodations for the hiring process. If reasonable accommodation is needed please contact The Office of Human Resources atOption 6 or via email at .

The posted salary range for this position is based on several legitimate nondiscriminatory factors set by the organization. Mercy is committed to ensuring equal pay opportunities for equal work regardless of gender race or any other category protected by federal state or local pay equity laws.

Campus Safety

Mercy University is committed to providing a safe and welcoming environment for all. Information regarding campus safety can be foundhere.