Assistant Professor of Computer Science
Assistant Professor of Computer Science
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Job Description
The Department of Mathematical and Computer Science at Gardner-Webb University ( is seeking qualified candidates to fill a full-time tenure-track faculty position in Computer Science at the Assistant Professor level at the main campus in Boiling Springs NC. This position will be preferred to begin in January 2026 but will be open to an August 2026 start date. Teaching responsibilities will include introductory and advanced courses in the area of Computer Science.
Required Qualifications:
The candidate must have a demonstrated commitment to Christian higher education.
The candidate must hold a PhD in Computer Science or a related discipline by appointment start date.
The candidate should have undergraduate teaching and mentoring experience with a record of instructional effectiveness.
The candidate should have a proven record of scholarly activity/research agenda.
The candidate must have a demonstrated commitment to community outreach and engagement as is expected of faculty at GWU.
The candidate should have a deep commitment to diversity and inclusion demonstrated through pedagogy research and/or public engagement.
The candidate must present a track record that demonstrates exceptional organization communication collaboration and interpersonal relations.
The candidate must have excellent interpersonal written and verbal communication skills.
Responsibilities:
Teach undergraduate courses including introduction to computer science programming in several computing languages and computer/database structures. (Although not required for this position ability to teach further courses in the departments Cybersecurity programs and/or occasional introductory mathematics courses when needed would be beneficial)
Provide guidance and supervision to students in undergraduate programs
Provide leadership and guidance in the undergraduate programs.
Pursue an active research agenda including undergraduate research mentoring
Participate in faculty committees and business of the university including attendance at departmental College of Arts & Sciences and GWU faculty meetings.
Participate in the recruitment of students through university college and departmental-sponsored events.
This position may require occasional travel to attend conferences and meetings.
Assist the Chair of the Department of Mathematical and Computer Science and/or Dean College of Arts & Sciences upon request.
Application Materials include the following documents:
1. Letter of Interest
2. Updated Curriculum Vita
3. Statement of teaching philosophy and evidence of quality teaching
4. Three (3) letters of recommendation and contact information
5. Unofficial transcripts
- Unofficial transcripts are acceptable for application review.
- If hired official transcripts must be sent directly from the institution (to Academic Affairs for full-time and undergraduate adjuncts or to for graduate adjuncts).
Employment Type
Full-Time
