Title: Computer Science Faculty (Tenure Track)
State Role Title: Assistant Professor
Hiring Range: Based on qualifications & experience
Pay Band: UG
Agency: Virginia Military Institute
Location: Virginia Military Institute
Agency Website: www.vmi.edu
Recruitment Type: General Public - G
Job Duties
The Virginia Military Institute (VMI) Department of Computer and Information Sciences invites applications for a tenure-track position. Qualified applicants at the assistant, associate or full professor levels will be considered.
The successful candidate will teach a variety of undergraduate computer science courses at all levels. Additional responsibilities include advising students, engaging in scholarship, mentoring students in undergraduate research and serving on institute committees. Current faculty specialties include cybersecurity, software engineering, information technology, database systems, artificial intelligence, internet of things, and mobile computing. Candidates with specialty in cybersecurity will be ideal and may have preference. All specialties are welcome and encouraged to apply. Experience with teaching in, or operation of, a security operations center (SOC) a plus.
The standard teaching load for tenure track faculty is 9 teaching credits each semester (typically three class sections with two preps). The department is well equipped with servers, security operations center (SOC), and research labs, and provides significant support in securing grants, publishing, and other scholarly activities offering a fertile development environment to establish and fulfill a research agenda.
The appointment will begin August 1, 2026.
VMI is a public, four-year undergraduate military college (1,700 students) located in the historic Shenandoah Valley of Virginia. Lexington, (population 7,000) also the home to Washington and Lee University, offers a stimulating cultural atmosphere, a relaxed rural pace, and a diverse economic base to make life pleasant and rewarding. Share in Lexington’s rich heritage, while enjoying the natural beauty of the Blue Ridge Mountains. Visit http://lexingtonvirginia.com.
Minimum Qualifications
• The position requires a Ph.D. in computer science, cybersecurity, or closely related field.
Candidates with a Master’s degree in computer science, cybersecurity, or closely related field may be considered for a full-time non-tenure track position.
• Candidates should demonstrate excellence in teaching, including the ability to mentor undergraduates in research projects, and have an ongoing plan of scholarly activity.
Additional Considerations
Applications must include a cover letter, current CV and a statement that clearly addresses the candidate’s potential contributions to the department within the domains of teaching, scholarly engagement, professional citizenship, and student development. Finalists for the position will be asked to provide three letters of reference.
Special Instructions
You will be provided a confirmation of receipt when your application and/or résumé is submitted successfully. Please refer to “Your Application” in your account to check the status of your application for this position.
Contact Information
Name: Search Committee- Department of Computer and Information Sciences
Phone: 540-464-7858
Email: cis@vmi.edu
In support of the Commonwealth’s commitment to inclusion, we are encouraging individuals with disabilities to apply through the Commonwealth Alternative Hiring Process. To be considered for this opportunity, applicants will need to provide their AHP Letter (formerly COD) provided by the Department for Aging & Rehabilitative Services (DARS), or the Department for the Blind & Vision Impaired (DBVI). Service-Connected Veterans are encouraged to answer Veteran status questions and submit their disability documentation, if applicable, to DARS/DBVI to get their AHP Letter. Requesting an AHP Letter can be found at AHP Letter or by calling DARS at 800-552-5019.
Note Applicants who received a Certificate of Disability from DARS or DBVI dated between April 1, 2022- February 29, 2024, can still use that COD as applicable documentation for the Alternative Hiring Process.
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