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The Department of Computer Science at Loyola University Maryland is seeking an individual committed to excellence in undergraduate education at a vibrant liberal arts university who can continue a productive research program.  We have a tenure-track position that begins July 2026 at the Assistant Professor level.  The hired faculty member will be joining a collaborative and supportive small department of nine full-time faculty, with a teaching load of 3 courses during each of the fall and spring semesters, no required summer teaching, and research support (travel funding, startup funds, equipment funds, pre-tenure research sabbatical, student research support, etc.).

Our department offers an ABET accredited B.S. In Computer Science as well as a more flexible B.A. in Computer Science.  We also support Loyola’s undergraduate and masters-level Data Science programs, and interdisciplinary majors across campus. We graduate 25-30 computer science majors each year and individual classes are capped at 20-24 students. The successful candidate will primarily teach in these undergraduate programs ranging from introductory to advanced level and will have the opportunity to teach in the Master of Data Science program as well. Candidates in all areas of specialization will be considered with preference for expertise in Data Science, Artificial Intelligence, or Cyber Security.  We are particularly interested in applicants with an interest in teaching first- and second-year students. You can read more about our department at http://www.cs.loyola.edu.

US News ranks Loyola University Maryland #6 in Regional Universities North and the Wall Street Journal ranks it #23 overall in the nation.  The Baltimore/Washington region is a national technology hub; the Baltimore area is home to many governmental and private institutions that offer opportunities for scholarly collaboration such as the National Institutes of Standards and Technology (NIST), NASA, Northrop Grumman, Lockheed Martin, and many startups.

Loyola also offers a wide range of benefits for full-time faculty, including excellent 403-b retirement matching, full semester parental leave, and more. For a full list of the benefits available at Loyola University Maryland, please visit https://www.loyola.edu/department/hr/benefits.

To apply please upload the following:

• A cover letter that gives a brief summary of your teaching interests and experience, a brief summary of your research, a brief summary of what qualifications you meet, and why you are interested in Loyola.
• An up-to-date Curriculum Vitae.
• A research statement that includes your publication history and plans for future research directions.
• A teaching statement that should include your philosophy of teaching, a summary of your teaching experiences, and the courses that you are excited to teach.

Semi-finalists for the position will be asked to submit three reference letters.

Deadline: September 7, 2025. Applications will continue to be considered until the position is filled.

Compensation Range:

$96,500 - $98,750

Required Qualifications:

The successful candidate for either position must have a Ph.D. in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, or a closely related field.

The successful candidate for must have the following:

• Demonstrated potential and interest in excellence in teaching;
• Demonstrated potential for significant scholarly activity; and
• An awareness of and interest in high impact practices in line with the mission of Jesuit higher education.

Preferred Qualifications

Assistant Professor applicants with teaching experience will be preferred.

Additional qualifications that are not required but are preferred for include:

• Teaching experience in first- and second-year courses, or in cyber security, artificial intelligence, or in data science;
• A demonstrated commitment to excellence in teaching, including engagement with high impact practices;
• A demonstrated commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion in the classroom.

Successful candidates for any staff, faculty, or administrative position at Loyola University Maryland will be subject to a pre-employment background check.

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