Assistant Professor- Computer Science (Tenure Track)

About the role

The Department of Computer Science at Rutgers University, Camden invites applications for a full-time, tenure-track Assistant Professor position in Computer Science with a specialization in cybersecurity and related areas to begin September 1, 2026.

Responsibilities

• Establish an active and successful research program supported by external funding.
• Demonstrate a strong commitment to excellence in teaching.
• Teach a variety of courses in Computer Science.
• Mentor student research.
• Contribute broadly to the academic life of the department and the College of Arts and Sciences.

Requirements

• Completed all Ph.D. requirements by the start date.
• Ph.D. in Computer Science or a related field.
• Research expertise in cybersecurity and related areas.
• Strong commitment to teaching and mentoring.

Qualifications

• Outstanding research potential.
• Ability to work effectively in an interdisciplinary environment.
• Experience with teaching and mentoring students.

Skills

• Excellent communication skills.
• Ability to collaborate with colleagues and students.
• Knowledge of current trends and methodologies in cybersecurity.

Benefits

• Competitive salary commensurate with experience.
• Flexible work schedule.
• Access to professional development opportunities.

Pay

Salary is competitive and commensurate with experience.

Schedule

The normal teaching load is 2-2; new assistant professors may receive a one course reduction.

Department

The candidate will be affiliated with the Department of Computer Science, which offers Bachelor’s and Master’s degrees in Computer Science and has an interdisciplinary research center, the Center for Computational and Integrative Biology (CCIB), for bridging experimental and computational approaches in quantitative biology. The CCIB offers doctoral and Master’s programs in Computational and Integrative Biology.

Location

Rutgers University–Camden is located in Camden, N.J., directly across the Delaware River from Philadelphia. The university is a diverse, research-intensive campus of approximately 6,100 students at the undergraduate, graduate, and doctoral levels and 1,100 faculty and staff members.

Community Engagement

Rutgers University–Camden is recognized as a national model for civically engaged urban universities and was selected by the Carnegie Foundation for the Advancement of Teaching for a Community Engagement classification. The university is a U.S. Department of Education-designated Minority Serving Institution and thrives due to a supportive culture that helps students achieve their goals and fosters collaboration among employees.

Ranking

Rutgers University–Camden is ranked #46 in U.S. News & World Report’s list of Best Public Colleges and Universities. The university is also recognized as a national research university due to a high volume of internationally recognized research, creative output, and scholarly activity.