Tenure-track Assistant Professors of Computer Science

About the role

The Department of Computer Science and Engineering needs to fill one tenure-track assistant professor position. The department is looking for candidates in the broad areas of Artificial Intelligence, Cybersecurity, Data Science, and Computer Systems, although outstanding candidates in other related areas will also be considered. The position will begin on August 15, 2026. Candidates must show exceptional promise in both research and teaching.

Minimum Qualifications

• Completed a Ph.D. in Computer Science, or a closely related field by the appointment date.

Special Instructions to Applicants

• Review of applications will begin on January 15th, 2026 and continue until the position is filled.
• Applicants should submit a letter of intent, CV, transcripts (unofficial), a statement of research, and a statement of teaching.
• The teaching statement should include a list of undergraduate and graduate courses that the applicant will be willing to teach as well as outlines of two courses that the applicant would like to introduce.
• Information about the current courses offered by the department is available on the departmental website at https://www.oakland.edu/secs/departments/cse/.
• Applicants will be asked for the names and email addresses of three references in the application process.
• References will be contacted to upload the letter of reference directly.

Information about the current courses offered by the department

For more information about the current courses offered by the department, please visit https://www.oakland.edu/secs/departments/cse/.

More About Oakland University

The University is located on 1,443 acres of scenic land in the cities of Rochester Hills and Auburn Hills in Oakland County, Michigan. The University offers 142 bachelor’s degree programs and 138 graduate degree and certificate programs. Academics include programs in the College of Arts and Sciences, School of Business Administration, School of Education and Human Services, School of Engineering and Computer Science, School of Health Sciences, School of Medicine and School of Nursing. As an anchor institution in southeastern Michigan that is dedicated to building ongoing, collaborative relationships, Oakland University embraces community and civic engagement to enhance the lives of its students and positively impact the broader community.

Pay Basis

Open Date: 12/11/2025
Open Until Filled: Yes

Job Category

Full-time Faculty

EEO Statement

Oakland University is an Equal Opportunity institution.