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, beginning September 1, 2026. The department offers Bachelor’s and Master’s degrees in Computer Science and provides the opportunity to become a member of the Center for Computational and Integrative Biology (CCIB), an interdisciplinary research center that bridges experimental and computational approaches in quantitative biology and hosts doctoral and Master’s programs in Computational and Integrative Biology. Rutgers–Camden is ranked #46 among U.S. News & World Report’s Best Public Colleges and Universities, serves approximately 6,100 students with 1,100 faculty and staff, is a U.S. Department of Education‑designated Minority Serving Institution, and has been recognized as a national model for civically engaged urban universities (Carnegie Community Engagement classification), a “Best Bang for the Buck” institution by Washington Monthly, and recently earned Carnegie R2 research university classification.
Responsibilities
- 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.
- Establish an active and successful research program supported by external funding.
- Demonstrate a strong commitment to excellence in teaching.
Requirements
- Completion of all Ph.D. requirements by the start date (September 1, 2026).
- Specialization in cybersecurity and related areas.
Qualifications
- Ability to establish an active and successful research program supported by external funding.
- Strong commitment to excellence in teaching.
Schedule
The normal teaching load is 2‑2; new assistant professors may receive a one‑course reduction.