Named after Texas' legendary hero, General Sam Houston, the university boasts a rich historical legacy that resonates with the spirit of Texas, which provides a balance between a peaceful, natural setting and proximity to urban amenities. With a student population of over 21,000, SHSU offers a vibrant and dynamic community. SHSU has a small town feel with large scale opportunities. Located in the Piney Woods region of East Texas and just an hour drive north of Houston, Huntsville provides area residents with a sense of community and belonging.
SHSU offers compelling options for individuals seeking a fulfilling and impactful career including a superior benefit package, competitive salaries and a flexible work environment fostering work/life balance. SHSU offers programs that support a healthy work-life balance, contributing to employee well-being and job satisfaction, as well as, professional development opportunities with our educational assistance and dependent assistance programs.
This position is security-sensitive and thereby subject to the provisions of the Texas Education Code §51.215, which authorizes the employer to obtain criminal history record information.
Position Title Assistant Professor of Computer Science Requisition 202400139F Rank Assistant Professor FLSA status Exempt Hiring Salary Commensurate with experience and education. Position Category Position Type Full-Time Tenure Track College College of Science & Engineering Technology Department Dept of Computer Science Open Date 10/07/2024 Quicklink https://shsu.peopleadmin.com/postings/40936 Refer Applicants To Contact Name ABM Islam Title Search Committee ChairDepartment of Computer Science
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Huntsville, TX 77341 Contact Phone (936) 294-4198 Contact Email ari014@shsu.edu Position Details Duties Performed in the Usual Course of the Job The Department of Computer Science at Sam Houston State University seeks candidates for a tenure-track Assistant Professor position specializing in Cybersecurity. Expertise is required in areas such as Digital Forensics, Network Security, Internet of Things (IoT) Security, AI-driven Cybersecurity, or other relevant fields within Cybersecurity. Educational Requirements for the Position Applicants must hold a PhD or an equivalent terminal degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a closely related discipline from an accredited institution. Experience Required for the Position Other Requirements for the Position Applicants must be able to demonstrate fluency in writing and speaking English. Special Instructions Summary Those interested should apply online at https://shsu.peopleadmin.com as
well as submit:Cover LetterCurriculum VitaeStatement of Teaching PhilosophyStatement of Research & Goals
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Sam Houston State University is an Equal Employment Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer and Smoke/Drug-Free Workplace. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, creed, ancestry, marital status, citizenship, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, veteran status, disability status, sexual orientation, pregnancy, or gender identity or expression. Sam Houston State University is an “at will” employer. Employees with a contract will have additional terms and conditions. Security sensitive positions at SHSU require background checks in accordance with Education Code § 51.215.