Assistant Professor Information Technology and Software Engineering Full Time tenure-track

Williston, ND - USA

Monthly Salary: Not Disclosed

Posted on: 7 hours ago

Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

Assistant Professor - Information Technology and Software Engineering - Full Time tenure-track

The Department of Computer Science Mathematics and Statistics at Vermont State University invites applications for a tenure-track position in Information Technology (IT) and Software Engineering (SE) at the rank of Assistant Professor to begin in August 2026. This position will be based at the Williston campus.

The successful candidate will have earned either a Ph.D. (preferred) or M.S. in computer science or related areas and should have previous teaching experience at the undergraduate level. Candidates with experience teaching in a variety of modalities (in-person face-to-face-plus asynchronous online) are encouraged to apply.

About Vermont State

Vermont State University (VTSU) combines and builds upon the history of Castleton University Northern Vermont University and Vermont Technical College as they merged and became a single accredited institution on July 1 2023. At VTSU students always come first. Our experience is designed to empower students to thrive in their personal and professional lives becoming compassionate facilitators of positive change to shape Vermont and beyond. We stand as Vermonts regional public university with interconnected campuses and sites dispersed throughout the state a community dedicated to providing accessible and affordable higher learning. Our innovative relevant programs focus on student success and career readiness and meet students where they are on their educational journey. As with VTSU as a whole the Department of Computer Science Mathematics and Statistics fosters a culture of diversity equity inclusion and social justice and strives to be a welcoming diverse and inclusive learning and working

The Computer Science Mathematics and Statistics Department is comprised of a collaborative and supportive group of faculty that offers programs in Data Science and Applied Statistics Information Technology Mathematics and Software Engineering. The incumbents home campus (Williston) offers a unique blend of Vermonts natural beauty historic charm and vibrant local culture with breathtaking hiking trails delightful farm-to-table eateries and cozy boutiques that showcase the towns authentic vibe.

The Information Technology (IT) and Software Engineering (SE) faculty at the Williston campus serve a variety of STEM and health care programs many of which have external accreditation.

Job Description and Responsibilities

The new faculty member will be expected to teach a variety of undergraduate courses across all levels including advanced web development programming languages object oriented programming computer hardware and organization database systems data structures and algorithms systems analysis and design and software engineering with the capacity to support the learning of multiple programming languages including Java C/C and Rust. Candidates with plans to involve undergraduate students in research and publications are encouraged to apply. We also seek candidates with interest in developing internal and external collaborations.

In addition to teaching and research faculty at VTSU are expected to participate in and contribute to university committees scholarship and professional development student advising service to the college community development of curriculum and educational facilities as needed and other duties related to teaching effectiveness scholarship and service to the university community.

Minimum Requirements

Salary

Based on qualifications and experience as defined by VSC-VSCFF Bargaining Unit Agreement. Per this agreement the minimum salary for an Assistant Professor will be not less than $64800 USD per annum plus a comprehensive benefit and retirement package.

Application Process

Applicants should include the following information as attachments: 1) A cover letter that summarizes their teaching and research interests and includes a reflection on the candidates potential to nurture a welcoming diverse and inclusive learning and working environment; 2) a curriculum vitae; 3) a teaching statement that describes their pedagogy; 4) a statement that includes a plan for integrating undergraduate students in their scholarship; and 5) the names and contact information for three professional references.

Review of applicants will begin immediately and continue until the position is filled. Applications received after the initial screening may be considered at the discretion of the search committee. VTSU strongly encourages applications from members of ethnic minority groups and other under-represented backgrounds. Please refer any questions to or

VTSU is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate against any individual because of race color religion ancestry place of birth gender gender identity sexual orientation national origin age or veteran status or against a qualified individual with a disability or any other person whose status is protected under local state or federal compliance with ADA requirements we will make reasonable accommodations for the known disability of an otherwise qualified applicant.

All full-time and some part-time positions are subject to a criminal background check. Any offer of employment is conditional upon successful completion of these checks.

Required Experience:

Junior IC

Assistant Professor - Information Technology and Software Engineering - Full Time tenure-trackThe Department of Computer Science Mathematics and Statistics at Vermont State University invites applications for a tenure-track position in Information Technology (IT) and Software Engineering (SE) at the...