Assistant Professor

Join to apply for the Assistant Professor role at Inside Higher Ed 3 days ago Be among the first 25 applicants Join to apply for the Assistant Professor role at Inside Higher Ed About Us Located in Morrow, Georgia, Clayton State University is roughly 15 miles southeast of downtown Atlanta. The university offers employees an adaptable, collaborative environment that fosters professional and personal development. Job Title: Assistant Professor Location: Clayton State University Regular/Temporary: Regular Full/Part Time: Full-Time Job ID: 288797 About Us Located in Morrow, Georgia, Clayton State University is roughly 15 miles southeast of downtown Atlanta. The university offers employees an adaptable, collaborative environment that fosters professional and personal development. The university is committed to having a positive impact on the State of Georgia and beyond by serving students and the community through broadening access to high-quality education and advancing workforce development. Clayton State offers multiple certificates, Associate's, Bachelor's, and Master's Degree programs, which currently enroll over 5,500 students in challenging campus and online courses. Clayton State's main campus is situated on 214 beautiful acres in a lakeside setting just minutes from downtown Atlanta, making access to the vibrant metropolitan area swift. The Atlanta-Journal Constitution has named the university a Top Workplace in Atlanta for six consecutive years. The Chronicle of Higher Education also named Clayton State one of 79 higher education institutions across the nation in its list of 2017 Great Colleges to Work For. Job Summary The Department of Computer Science and Information Technology at Clayton State University invites applications for a Tenure Track position at the rank of Assistant Professor to begin Spring 2026. Teaching Workload: 12 semester hours during the academic year. Teaching 60%, Service 15%, Research and Professional Development 25%. In addition to duties associated with teaching and research, service to the department, college, and university is expected. The faculty member is also expected to participate in continuing professional development related to the discipline. Responsibilities The candidate will teach both undergraduate and graduate level courses offered by Department of Computer Science and Information Technology, advise students, supervise students¿ research, participate in development of curriculum and new program. In addition to supervising undergraduate and graduate research, the successful candidate must have a genuine commitment to teaching undergraduate and graduate level courses in computer science to a diverse student body. He/she will be expected to support the department, college, university, and community through services such as committees, special projects, and accreditation efforts. The successful candidate must engage in scholarly activities, and will be expected to develop a dynamic, independent, and externally funded research program in an area of computer science or computer engineering. Candidates with a strong background in one or more of the areas of Cyber Security, Data Analytics, Machine Learning, Software Engineering, and industry credentials or certification are especially desirable. Required Qualifications The successful candidate must hold a Ph.D. in Computer Science or a closely related field. Must have a genuine commitment to teaching undergraduate and graduate level courses in computer science. In addition to teaching and supervising undergraduate and graduate research in a computer science area, the selected candidate will be expected to develop a dynamic, independent, externally funded research program in an area of computer science. Preferred Qualifications In addition to above academic credentials, a strong background in one or more of the areas of Cyber Security, Data Analytics, Machine Learning, Computer Engineering, Software Engineering and industry credentials or certification are especially desirable. Required Documents to Attach A complete application includes a cover letter that addresses the position requirements and applicant interest in this position, a detailed CV, a statement of teaching philosophy, a statement of leadership philosophy, unofficial transcripts of all graduate coursework and full contact information for five current professional references. Additional supporting materials may be requested at the discretion of the search committee. USG Core Values The University System of Georgia is comprised of our 26 institutions of higher education and learning as well as the System Office. Our USG Statement of Core Values are Integrity, Excellence, Accountability, and Respect. These values serve as the foundation for all that we do as an organization, and each USG community member is responsible for demonstrating and upholding these standards. More details on the USG Statement of Core Values and Code of Conduct are available in USG Board Policy 8.2.18.1.2 and can be found on-line at Additionally, USG supports Freedom of Expression as stated in Board Policy 6.5 Freedom of Expression and Academic Freedom found on-line at Institutional Values Clayton State University will have a positive impact on the State of Georgia and beyond by serving students and the community through broadening access to high-quality education and advancing workforce development. Our statement of core values is adaptability, collaboration, excellence, integrity, and people-centered. Each Clayton State University community member is responsible for demonstrating and upholding these standards. More details on Clayton State's Statement of Core Values and Code of Conduct can be found online at and Conditions of Employment Offers of employment are contingent upon completion of a background investigation, including a criminal background check demonstrating eligibility for employment with Clayton State University, as determined by Clayton State University in its sole discretion, confirmation of the credentials and employment history reflected in application materials and, if applicable, a satisfactory credit check. Applicants may be subject to a pre-employment drug and alcohol screening. Candidate must disclose potential, actual, or apparent conflicts of interest in compliance. Offers are made expressly subject to the applicable federal and state laws, statutes, rules, and regulations of this institution and the Bylaws and Policies of the Board of Regents (BOR) of the University System of Georgia (USG), which are available for your inspection upon request. Equal Employment Opportunity Clayton State University is an equal employment, equal access, and equal educational opportunity and affirmative action institution. It is the policy of the University to recruit, hire, train, promote, and educate persons without regard to race, color, national or ethnical origin, age, disability, gender, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, or veteran status as required by applicable state and federal laws (including Title VI, Title VII, Title IX, Sections 503, and 504, AREA, ADA, E.O. 11246, and Rev. Proc. 75-50). Clayton State University is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Institution. For questions or more detailed information regarding this policy, please contact the Clayton State University Office of Human Resources at View phone number on click.appcast.io. For individuals requiring disability-related accommodations for participation in any event or to obtain print materials in an alternative format, please contact the Disability Resource Center at View phone number on click.appcast.io. Clery Disclosure This position may be considered a Campus Security Authority, CSA. A Campus Security Authority is a Clery-specific term that encompasses certain departments, groups, and individual employees who have a duty to report crimes they become aware of, as defined by the Clery Act. Seniority level Seniority level Entry level Employment type Employment type Full-time Job function Job function Education and Training Industries Online Audio and Video Media Referrals increase your chances of interviewing at Inside Higher Ed by 2x Get notified about new Assistant Professor jobs in Lake City, GA . 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