F0133 Tenure-Track Assistant Professor Computer Science

Title: F0133 Tenure Track Assistant Professor - Computer Science

State Role Title:Faculty-Teaching/Research

Hiring Range: Commensurate with qualifications and experience.

Pay Band: UG

Agency: Norfolk State University

Location:Norfolk State University

Agency Website:

Recruitment Type: General Public - G

Job Duties

Job Description
The Department of Computer Science at Norfolk State University is seeking applications for a 9-month tenure-track Computer Science position at the rank of Assistant Professor. A review of applications will begin November 21 2025 and will continue until the position is filled. This position opened on November 12 2025 and there is a five consecutive workdays minimum posting requirement.

Responsibilities
Duties include teaching graduate and undergraduate courses advising and mentoring undergraduate and graduate students; developing curricula; serving on departmental school and university committees; performing appropriate scholarly and service activities; obtaining external funding and conducting research in computer science.

NSU Teaching Philosophy for Underrepresented Populations
Norfolk State University is particularly interested in candidates who have experience working with students from diverse backgrounds and a demonstrated commitment to improving access to higher education for all students regardless of background. Candidates must include a statement that reflects their philosophy and experience working with initiatives or with students and communities from underrepresented populations.

Norfolk State University
Norfolk State University is a comprehensive urban public doctoral granting institution committed to transforming students lives through exemplary teaching research and service. The University is a top ranked and largest in the Commonwealth of Virginia Historically Black College and University (HBCU) with nationally recognized STEM programs and enrolls 6000 students in over thirty undergraduate and nineteen on-line & in-person graduate programs. Norfolk State University garners over $20M in annual grant acquisitions has as an NCAA Division I athletic program with fifteen sports that boasts three regular season MEAC conference championships in mens basketball and a coveted marching band as winners of the 2024 Circle City Classic Battle of the Bands.

About the City of Norfolk
Norfolk is one of seven cities that make up the Hampton Roads Region. With a population of about two million Hampton Roads is the 33rd largest Metropolitan Statistical Area (MSA) in the nation the 8th largest metro area in the Southeast and the 2nd largest between Atlanta and Washington is home to the worlds largest naval base the Port of Virginia one of the worlds leading maritime gateways and NATOs only North American headquarters (NATO Supreme Allied Commander Transformation). By virtue of its strategic location it is a cosmopolitan area with many minority groups from every corner of the world. Norfolk has big city amenities and attractions of arts and culture as well as cuisines of the Eastern Seaboard and is a home port for Carnival Cruise Lines year-round with other cruise lines using Norfolk as a addition the region boasts accessible parks riverfronts beaches and numerous festivals all favorable for weekend getaways.

EEO STATEMENT
NSU is committed to providing equal employment opportunities for all persons and applicants without regard to age color disability gender national origin political affiliation genetic information race religion sexual orientation sex (including pregnancy) or veteran status. NSU encourages and invites minorities women individuals with disabilities and veterans to apply.

Minimum Qualifications

1. Ph.D. (or equivalent) in computer science or a closely related field. A doctoral ABD candidate will be considered if degree completion is by June 1.
2. Demonstrated knowledge and skills to teach a variety of computer science courses.
3. Evidence of potential for scholarly productivity in Software Engineering or Artificial Intelligence.
4. Proficient in spoken and written English adequate for classroom instruction and academic communication.
5. Legally authorized to work in the United States at the time of hire. Will not require sponsorship.
   

Additional Considerations

1. Demonstrated teaching experience with non-traditional at the college/university level specifically with non-traditional or first-generation students.
2. Evidence of active research in Software Engineering or Artificial Intelligence.
3. Experience in curriculum design development or revision and/or innovative teaching methods.
4. Record of service and/or student mentoring
   

Special Instructions

You will be provided a confirmation of receipt when your application and/or résumé is submitted successfully. Please refer to Your Application in your account to check the status of your application for this position.

How To Apply:

Candidates should submit:

1. State of Virginia application
2. A cover letter addressing qualification and briefly outlining teaching and research interest
3. Statement of Research
4. Statement of Teaching Philosophy
5. Transcripts from all universities or colleges attended (unofficial transcripts are accepted; however official transcripts are required of finalists).
6. Contact information for at least three professional references.
   
   Some requirements must be saved into one file and attached as other to the state application.
   
   Application and/or résumé for this position must be submitted electronically by 11:59 p.m. on the closing date through the Commonwealth of Virginias Job Board/Recruitment Management System (RMS). Mailed emailed faxed or hand delivered applications and/or résumés will not be accepted. Applicants who possess an Interagency Placement Screening Form (Yellow Form) or a Preferential Hiring Form (Blue Form) as issued under the Department of Human Resources Management (DHRM) Policy 1.30 Layoff (Commonwealth of Virginia Employees Only) must attach these forms when submitting their state application and/or résumé. The decision to interview an applicant is based solely on the information received for this position from either the electronic application and/or resumé. RMS provides a confirmation of receipt when your application and/or résumé is submitted successfully. Please refer to Your Application in your RMS account to check the status of your application for this position. Norfolk State University conducts background checks on all candidates identified as a finalist for employment consideration. The type of background check(s) performed are dependent upon the type of position for which you have been identified as a finalist and may include: criminal history including sexual offender registry checks reference checks degree validation DMV (driving) records license verification and credit report reviews. The results of background checks are made available to university employing officials. As a finalist you will be required to sign an Authorization to Release form. Norfolk State University utilizes Form I-9 and E-verify in the verification of eligibility for employment. Applicants must be authorized to work in the U.S. without employer sponsorship.

Contact Information

Name: Norfolk State University

Phone:

Email: Emailed material not accepted

In support of the Commonwealths commitment to inclusion we are encouraging individuals with disabilities to apply through the Commonwealth Alternative Hiring Process. To be considered for this opportunity applicants will need to provide their AHP Letter (formerly COD) provided by the Department for Aging & Rehabilitative Services (DARS) or the Department for the Blind & Vision Impaired (DBVI). Service-Connected Veterans are encouraged to answer Veteran status questions and submit their disability documentation if applicable to DARS/DBVI to get their AHP Letter. Requesting an AHP Letter can be found at AHP Letter or by calling DARS at .

Note: Applicants who received a Certificate of Disability from DARS or DBVI dated between April 1 2022- February 29 2024 can still use that COD as applicable documentation for the Alternative Hiring Process.