APPOINTMENT INFORMATION

Division/College
College of Engineering

Department
Computer Science

Position Classification
Regular Faculty

Rank
Assistant Professor

Tenure Status
Tenure Track

Location
Moscow

FTE
1.0

Advertising Pay Range
Commensurate with experience

FLSA Status
Exempt

Type of Appointment
Academic Year

Anticipated Contract Start Date
08/16/2027

POSITION OVERVIEW

Primary Faculty Position Summary
The Department of Computer Science invites applications for a full-time, academic-year, tenure-track Assistant Professor position in Computer Science, Cybersecurity or Artificial Intelligence to start in August 2027. The successful candidate will establish a strong, independent, externally funded research program and maintain a record of high-quality scholarly publications.

Responsibilities include teaching undergraduate and graduate courses, mentoring M.S. and Ph.D. students, contributing to curriculum and program development, and participating in departmental, college, and university service. Candidates should demonstrate strong research potential, effective teaching and communication skills, and a commitment to graduate education and student success. Interdisciplinary research, external collaboration, and engagement with industry and government partners are encouraged.

Teaching & Advising Effort
50%

Scholarship & Creative Activity Effort
45%

Outreach & Extension Effort
0%

University Service & Leadership Effort
5%

REQUIRED EDUCATION

Earned Ph.D. in Computer Science, Cybersecurity, Artificial Intelligence, or a closely related field by the position start date.

REQUIRED EXPERIENCE

• Evidence of research in Computer Science, Cybersecurity, Artificial Intelligence, or a closely related field, demonstrated through peer-reviewed publications or accepted scholarly work.
• Evidence of teaching experience, such as serving as an instructor, teaching assistant, guest lecturer, or other documented instructional role in a relevant field.
• Evidence of written and oral communication experience with academic, technical, or professional audiences.
• Evidence of collaborative experience in research, teaching, or other academic or professional activities.

PREFERRED EXPERIENCE

• Strong record of high-quality peer-reviewed publications in Computer Science, Cybersecurity, Artificial Intelligence, or a related field.
• Demonstrated potential to establish an independent, externally funded research program.
• Experience pursuing, participating in, or contributing to externally funded research.
• Experience or demonstrated potential to mentor and advise M.S. and Ph.D. students and engage undergraduate students in research.
• Evidence of effective university-level teaching or demonstrated potential for excellence in teaching.
• Experience developing or contributing to undergraduate or graduate courses and curricula.
• Experience or interest in interdisciplinary and collaborative research.
• Experience supporting student academic growth, professional development, and achievement.
• Experience or demonstrated potential to use innovative, hands-on, project-based, or experiential instructional methods.
• Ability to secure a U.S. security clearance.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS AND WORKING CONDITIONS

N/A

POSTING INFORMATION

Open Until Filled
Yes

Contingency on Appointment
N/A

Special Instructions to Applicants
This position is open until filled with a first review date of October 29, 2026. Complete applications include:

• Letter of qualification
• CV
• Statement of Research
• Statement of Teaching
• List of 3 references

Appropriate work authorization is required for this position. New H-1B visa sponsorship from University of Idaho is supported in limited circumstances from existing visa holders. Other visa sponsorship may be available depending on the candidate’s eligibility. Please contact the International Program Office at intlemp@uidaho.edu for additional visa eligibility information.

Visa Sponsorship
Uncertain

Degree Requirement Timeline
Listed degree qualification is required at time of hire.