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JOB PURPOSE:
Instructs and facilitates a meaningful and effective learning experience of the course competencies in the classroom and laboratory settings. Position is subject to all terms and provisions of the NTU faculty contract.
This position description indicates in general the nature and levels of work, knowledge, skills, and abilities. It is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities required or assigned to this position. This position requires teaching experience.
JOB DUTIESRESPONSIBILITIES:
- Assists in developing a Bachelor of Science in Computer Science
- Selects and prepares course outlines as well as instructional materials. Selects and orders course books and materials.
- Develops and maintains a classroom environment encouraging effective learning and student success.
- Preparing lesson plans which incorporate varied instructional techniques, multi-media, integration strategies designed to meet the educational, multi-social and emotional needs of the students.
- Instructs students in field of study.
- Takes, maintains, and submits attendance reports.
- Provides assistance to students regarding up to date information on degrees or certificates in their educational program.
- Maintains accurate files on each advisee, refers students when appropriate to sources of specialized services within the university.
- Sets up, plans, and supervises work of students, individually or in small groups.
- Designs tests and evaluates achievement of students.
- Takes all necessary and reasonable safety precautions to protect students, materials, equipment and facilities.
- Provides assessments regarding performance measures.
- Maintains a current and accurate inventory of all equipment, tools, and supplies.
- Evaluates student progress on a regular basis, including progress reports and grades.
- Provides feedback on work and assignments to students.
- Participates and provides opportunities for students in community service initiatives or projects.
- Provides accurate and timely reports as requested.
- Assists in program reviews and accreditation guidelines regarding student academic achievement and their success on outcomes.
- Participates in and develops efforts to recruit and retain students.
- Conducts research in field of study.
- Identifies grant opportunities. Prepares and submits proposals.
- May be advisor to student clubs.
- Holds regular office hours to assist students.
- Seeks and assists students in obtaining internships.
- Collaborates with colleagues to share experience and knowledge.
- Attends and participates in faculty meetings, career and technical education meetings, and other meetings and committees as required.
- Maintains confidentiality of all privileged information.
- Performs other duties as assigned.
SUPERVISION RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Supervises students during laboratory work.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS/REQUIREMENTS:
- M.S. or equivalent, in Computer Science (or a related field).
- Three years of teaching experience in field of study.
- Maintains educational competencies in area of instruction.
- Professional excellence, community service and/or publication.
- Valid and clean state driver's license.
- Must be able to pass background check, with NO prior convictions of any felonies and no history of child abuse and/or neglect.
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS/REQUIREMENTS:
- Ph.D. in Computer Science or a related field.
- Five years of teaching experience in field of study.
- Maintains educational competencies in area of instruction.
- Professional excellence, community service and/or publication.
The Navajo Nation Preference in Employment Act applies to all hiring, promotions or transfers of individuals into this position.
KNOWLEDGE, SKILL AND ABILITY REQUIREMENTS:
- Knowledge of applicable federal, state, county and local laws, regulations, and requirements.
- Knowledge of field of study.
- Knowledge of instructional policies and procedures.
- Ability to write reports and business correspondence.
- Ability to organize and express ideas, directions, and data in a logical sequence to describe a process or explain procedures such as how to perform a task to students.
- Ability to present materials effectively to individual students or groups.
- Ability to manage interpersonal conflict situations requiring tact, diplomacy and discretion.
- Ability to work independently and meet strict timelines.
- Ability to oversee the work of students.
PHYSICAL DEMANDS:
- While performing the duties of this job, the employee frequently sits, stand, walk, bend, stoop, and squat.
- Use hands for dexterity of motion, repetitive movement of both hands.
- Have excellent auditory, visual acuity, and verbal communications skills.
- The employee must occasionally lift and carry up to 25 pounds.
WORK ENVIRONMENT
- Work is typically performed within an office, classroom, or laboratory.
- Situations occur where surgical masks, safety goggles, gloves and protective face shields may occur.
- Tight time constraints and multiple demands are common.
- Evening and/or weekend work may be required. Extended hours and irregular shifts may be required.
JOB PURPOSE:
Instructs and facilitates a meaningful and effective learning experience of the course competencies in the classroom and laboratory settings. Position is subject to all terms and provisions of the NTU faculty contract.
This position description indicates in general the nature and levels of work, knowledge, skills, and abilities. It is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities required or assigned to this position. This position requires teaching experience.
JOB DUTIESRESPONSIBILITIES:
- Assists in developing a Bachelor of Science in Computer Science
- Selects and prepares course outlines as well as instructional materials. Selects and orders course books and materials.
- Develops and maintains a classroom environment encouraging effective learning and student success.
- Preparing lesson plans which incorporate varied instructional techniques, multi-media, integration strategies designed to meet the educational, multi-social and emotional needs of the students.
- Instructs students in field of study.
- Takes, maintains, and submits attendance reports.
- Provides assistance to students regarding up to date information on degrees or certificates in their educational program.
- Maintains accurate files on each advisee, refers students when appropriate to sources of specialized services within the university.
- Sets up, plans, and supervises work of students, individually or in small groups.
- Designs tests and evaluates achievement of students.
- Takes all necessary and reasonable safety precautions to protect students, materials, equipment and facilities.
- Provides assessments regarding performance measures.
- Maintains a current and accurate inventory of all equipment, tools, and supplies.
- Evaluates student progress on a regular basis, including progress reports and grades.
- Provides feedback on work and assignments to students.
- Participates and provides opportunities for students in community service initiatives or projects.
- Provides accurate and timely reports as requested.
- Assists in program reviews and accreditation guidelines regarding student academic achievement and their success on outcomes.
- Participates in and develops efforts to recruit and retain students.
- Conducts research in field of study.
- Identifies grant opportunities. Prepares and submits proposals.
- May be advisor to student clubs.
- Holds regular office hours to assist students.
- Seeks and assists students in obtaining internships.
- Collaborates with colleagues to share experience and knowledge.
- Attends and participates in faculty meetings, career and technical education meetings, and other meetings and committees as required.
- Maintains confidentiality of all privileged information.
- Performs other duties as assigned.
SUPERVISION RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Supervises students during laboratory work.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS/REQUIREMENTS:
- M.S. or equivalent, in Computer Science (or a related field).
- Three years of teaching experience in field of study.
- Maintains educational competencies in area of instruction.
- Professional excellence, community service and/or publication.
- Valid and clean state driver's license.
- Must be able to pass background check, with NO prior convictions of any felonies and no history of child abuse and/or neglect.
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS/REQUIREMENTS:
- Ph.D. in Computer Science or a related field.
- Five years of teaching experience in field of study.
- Maintains educational competencies in area of instruction.
- Professional excellence, community service and/or publication.
The Navajo Nation Preference in Employment Act applies to all hiring, promotions or transfers of individuals into this position.
KNOWLEDGE, SKILL AND ABILITY REQUIREMENTS:
- Knowledge of applicable federal, state, county and local laws, regulations, and requirements.
- Knowledge of field of study.
- Knowledge of instructional policies and procedures.
- Ability to write reports and business correspondence.
- Ability to organize and express ideas, directions, and data in a logical sequence to describe a process or explain procedures such as how to perform a task to students.
- Ability to present materials effectively to individual students or groups.
- Ability to manage interpersonal conflict situations requiring tact, diplomacy and discretion.
- Ability to work independently and meet strict timelines.
- Ability to oversee the work of students.
PHYSICAL DEMANDS:
- While performing the duties of this job, the employee frequently sits, stand, walk, bend, stoop, and squat.
- Use hands for dexterity of motion, repetitive movement of both hands.
- Have excellent auditory, visual acuity, and verbal communications skills.
- The employee must occasionally lift and carry up to 25 pounds.
WORK ENVIRONMENT
- Work is typically performed within an office, classroom, or laboratory.
- Situations occur where surgical masks, safety goggles, gloves and protective face shields may occur.
- Tight time constraints and multiple demands are common.
- Evening and/or weekend work may be required. Extended hours and irregular shifts may be required.
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What Employers Look For
The qualifications that appear most often in associate professor of computer science jobs.
- Ph.D. in Computer Science or a closely related field required
- Active research agenda with peer-reviewed publications in relevant venues
- Evidence of undergraduate or graduate teaching effectiveness
- Experience or strong potential in securing external research funding
- Ability to mentor graduate students through thesis completion
- Specialization in a high-demand area such as AI, cybersecurity, or systems
Tips for Your Associate Professor of Computer Science Job Search
Tailor your research statement for each institution
R1 universities prioritize grant potential and publication output, while teaching-focused colleges want evidence of undergraduate mentorship. Rewrite your research statement's opening paragraph to reflect the institution's actual mission before you apply.
Lead with your highest-impact publications first
Search committees scan CVs fast, so front-load your top-venue publications in a dedicated section above teaching history. For CS roles, conference papers at venues like NeurIPS, ICSE, or IEEE S&P carry significant weight alongside journal articles.
Apply early to roles that fit
Migrate Mate lists associate professor of computer science openings from across the United States in one place, so you can find roles that match and apply directly to each listing.
Read the department's current research clusters
Before applying, check which faculty are active and what grants they hold. If the department already has four machine learning specialists, your ML focus may be less competitive than your secondary area. Target departments where your work fills a visible gap.
Prepare a teaching demo that shows active learning
Many CS faculty searches now require a teaching demonstration. Plan a 20-minute lesson on a core topic like data structures or algorithms that includes student interaction, not just lecture, since search committees increasingly evaluate pedagogy alongside research credentials.
Negotiate startup funds before accepting any offer
Once you receive a faculty offer, ask for the startup package in writing before signing. For CS roles, this typically covers graduate student funding, equipment, and conference travel for the first two years. Departments expect this conversation and have flexibility.
Associate Professor of Computer Science Jobs: Frequently Asked Questions
Which companies are hiring the most associate professor of computer sciences?
Cedarville University, New York University, and University of Alabama are hiring the most associate professor of computer sciences right now, with openings concentrated in New York, Texas, and Ohio, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of November 2026. Faculty searches in CS tend to cluster around institutions with active research programs and growing undergraduate enrollment.
How many associate professor of computer science jobs are remote?
About 9% of associate professor of computer science openings are fully remote or hybrid as of November 2026, which remains lower than in industry roles. Courses in online program delivery, data science, and cybersecurity are the sub-areas most likely to include hybrid or remote teaching arrangements at the faculty level.
How do you become a associate professor of computer science?
You typically complete a Ph.D. in computer science or a closely related field, build a publication record at peer-reviewed venues, and gain teaching experience through assistantships or postdoctoral positions. After joining a department at the assistant level, promotion to associate professor requires demonstrating sustained research output, effective teaching, and service contributions, typically evaluated through a formal tenure review.
How do you get hired as an associate professor of computer science with little or no prior faculty experience?
Candidates coming directly from industry or postdoctoral roles can compete for tenure-track positions by emphasizing a strong publication pipeline and any adjunct or guest lecture experience. Teaching-focused institutions often place more weight on instructional skills than research volume, which can be an entry point for candidates building their independent research program for the first time.
What does the associate professor of computer science interview process look like?
Most faculty searches begin with a preliminary interview conducted by a search committee, often by video call, covering research vision and teaching philosophy. Shortlisted candidates are invited for a campus visit that typically includes a research talk, a teaching demonstration, one-on-one meetings with faculty and department leadership, and sometimes a graduate student panel before the committee makes its recommendation to the dean.
Where can I find and apply to associate professor of computer science jobs?
You can find and apply to associate professor of computer science jobs on Migrate Mate, which lists current openings from institutions across the United States. Search for roles that match your research area and experience level, then apply directly to each listing that fits.
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