Assistant Professor of Computer Science

Salary: Depends on Qualifications

Location: DeLand, FL

Job Type: Full-Time Faculty

Division: Academic Affairs | College of Arts & Sciences

Department: Math & Computer Science

FLSA: Exempt

Bargaining Unit:
N/A

Job Description

Stetson University invites applications for a full-time, nine-month, tenure-track position at the rank of Assistant Professor of Computer Science, with a focus on cybersecurity, beginning in August 2027. We seek a broadly trained computer scientist with a strong commitment to undergraduate teaching in a liberal arts setting who will help grow and shape our Bachelor of Science program in Cybersecurity.

QUALIFICATIONS:

A Ph. D. in computer science, cybersecurity, or a closely related field is required by the appointment start date. ABD candidates will be considered if they expect to complete all degree requirements before the appointment begins. Candidates should demonstrate excellence or strong potential in undergraduate teaching, the ability to teach across the computer science curriculum, and the potential to sustain an active scholarly agenda. Particular consideration will be given to candidates whose teaching, scholarship, professional experience, or certifications demonstrate the ability to contribute to the Cybersecurity program. Experience with inclusive teaching practices and undergraduate research mentorship is also preferred.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

The annual teaching load is five courses plus one course-equivalent immersive experience offered through Hatter Ready, the University's experiential learning initiative.

The successful candidate will teach across the computer science curriculum, including the introductory sequence and upper-division courses in their area of expertise, and will contribute regularly to courses in the Cybersecurity program. Teaching assignments may also include General Education courses, such as First-Year Seminars and Junior Seminars. Additional responsibilities include maintaining an active program of scholarship, academic advising, mentoring senior research projects, and service to the department and University. For more information on our expectations in teaching and scholarship, our tenure policies, and our support for faculty development, please see the Academic Affairs website at http://www.stetson.edu/administration/provost/prospective-faculty/index.php.

THE DEPARTMENT:

The Department of Mathematics and Computer Science (https://www.stetson.edu/other/academics/programs.php) offers Bachelor of Science degrees in Computer Science, Computer Information Systems, and Cybersecurity, as well as Mathematics and Applied Mathematics. The computer science faculty serve approximately 150 student majors across the three programs. The Cybersecurity program features a focused eight-course curriculum. Small classes and individual mentorship on semester-long senior research projects allow faculty to develop close working relationships with students, and students and faculty regularly collaborate on research, publish papers, and present their work at conferences. The department has hosted hackathons and high school programming contests and supports an active computer science club.

THE COLLEGE OF ARTS AND SCIENCES:

Stetson's College of Arts and Sciences (https://www.stetson.edu/artsci/) is the largest and most diverse of the University's colleges and schools; it includes the humanities, social sciences, natural sciences, education, and creative arts. With nineteen academic departments and nine interdisciplinary programs, the College is the liberal arts core of the University. A great strength of the College is its faculty of approximately 140 full-time teacher-scholars. The College offers 31 undergraduate majors and 34 undergraduate minors; seven graduate degrees are offered in Education, Counselor Education, and Creative Writing. Every undergraduate major requires a senior research project, allowing students the opportunity to design and carry out independent research under faculty mentorship. Our academic programs are shaped by the values of social justice and civic responsibility. All of our courses and programs of study promote engaged learning, whereby students create connections between the classroom or lab and the local, regional, and global community. The academic programs of the College of Arts and Sciences prepare students to live significant lives, to interact with and positively affect the world around them.

THE UNIVERSITY:

Founded in 1883, Stetson University (http://www.stetson.edu) is a private, selective university comprised of a rich array of liberal arts and professional academic programs. Collectively, Stetson's faculty works with approximately 3,700 students in undergraduate, graduate, and professional programs. The University's historic main campus, located in DeLand, enrolls approximately 2,300 students in undergraduate programs in the College of Arts and Sciences, the School of Business Administration, and the School of Music. Stetson University College of Law, Florida's first law school, moved from the main campus to Gulfport in 1954, and, with the addition of the Tampa Law Center, serves approximately 1,000 students working full-time or part-time toward J.D. or LL.M. degrees. Graduate programs based at the main campus in DeLand include Business, Accounting, Education, Counseling, and Creative Writing, with Educational Leadership cohorts also offered at the Gulfport campus. Stetson is Florida's oldest private institution of higher learning and was the first private college in Florida to be granted a chapter of Phi Beta Kappa.

Stetson University provides an inspiring education that engages students with rigorous academic and creative study grounded in liberal learning and promotes civic values of personal and social responsibility. Working closely with faculty and with one another, students cultivate abilities to explore issues deeply, think critically, reason empirically, speak persuasively, and connect ideas creatively. Firmly committed to inclusive excellence, our vibrant community of teacher-scholars nurtures the potential of individual students to lead lives of significance and prepares each to meet the challenges of shaping the future-locally, nationally, and globally.

THE COMMUNITY:

DeLand is a picturesque residential community of 38,000 located 20 miles west of Daytona Beach and 35 miles northeast of Orlando. The area offers extensive cultural as well as recreational activities.

SALARY: Salary is competitive

STARTING DATE: August 9, 2027

APPLICATION:

Applicants should submit:

• a cover letter summarizing their interest in the position and qualifications and highlighting skills and experiences that demonstrate a commitment to promoting inclusive academic environments and engaging across differences
• a curriculum vitae
• a statement of teaching philosophy, accompanied by a representative sample of teaching evaluations if available
• a statement of research interests describing how undergraduate students could participate in the candidate's research
• unofficial graduate transcripts (official transcripts will be required prior to appointment)
• the names and contact information of three references, at least one of whom can speak to the candidate's teaching ability. Letters of recommendation will be requested for candidates who advance to the finalist stage.

Please click the "Apply" button to apply for this position and to upload your application documents.

Questions about the position may be directed to Dr. Basar Koc (cssearch@stetson.edu).

Review of applications will begin on October 30, 2026, and will continue until the position is filled.

WORK AUTHORIZATION REQUIREMENTS:

Work authorization sponsorship may be available for this position. However, sponsorship is contingent upon the non-applicability of the visa petition fees outlined in the relevant Executive Order. International candidates are encouraged to apply, but should be aware that eligibility for sponsorship will be evaluated in accordance with current U.S. immigration regulations and institutional policies.