Job Description
ANNOUNCEMENT OF VACANCY
POSITION: Tenure-track Assistant Professor in Computer Science/Engineering
QUALIFICATIONS
Terminal degree in computer science, engineering, or related field. College-level teaching preferred. ABD candidates will be considered at the rank of instructor.
RESPONSIBILITIES
The teaching load would include courses in computer science.
For qualified applicants, the course load could also include courses in computer engineering.
The development of an ongoing scholarly program that can involve students is expected.
Engage in ongoing academic scholarship in computer science/engineering, including research collaborations with students.
Remain current in the field of computer science/engineering and best practices in computer science/engineering education.
Provide faculty service to EMU at the departmental and university levels.
Department and university service is expected in the form of advising and mentoring students and participation on university committees.
POSITION DETAILS
Nine‑month contract. 24 semester hours per year. Salary determined by education and experience. Eastern Mennonite University uses a tenure‑with‑review contract system. A track record of active, inclusive, student‑centered teaching is preferred. Applicants must have a strong commitment to serving and working within a community of diverse learners.
APPOINTMENT DATE
Positions begin mid‑August 2026. EMU reserves the right to fill the position at any time or keep the position open.
APPLICATION PROCESS
Application review begins December 1, 2025 and is ongoing. Application materials, including cover letter, curriculum vitae, transcripts (unofficial acceptable), and contact information for three professional references should be submitted. The cover letter should include information on how the candidate’s experience will contribute to the university’s mission, especially its strategic goals related to diversity, equity, and inclusion. Finalists will be asked to respond to questions relevant to EMU’s faith‑based mission. The final candidate will be required to provide official transcripts upon hire.
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EASTERN MNENTONE UNIVERSITY ( is a private, faith‑based, liberal arts university located in Harrisonburg, Virginia. With more than 1,500 students across our main campus, the Lancaster, Pennsylvania instructional site, and online, EMU offers rigorous undergraduate and graduate study focused on service, social justice, and global engagement.
EMU is committed to an inclusive and equitable campus community where everyone is treated with dignity and respect and can be their authentic self. We work to remove barriers that underrepresented and marginalized groups face, addressing structures that produce discrimination, racial injustice, gender inequities, and other forms of oppression. All LGBTQ+ individuals, people with disabilities, and historically minoritized communities are fully included.
As an Equal Opportunity Employer, EMU encourages applications from qualified individuals with varied backgrounds, experiences, and ideas who would deepen the diversity of the University.
Senior Level
Seniority level : Entry level
Employment type
Employment type : Full‑time
Job function
Job function : Engineering and Information Technology
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Job Tags
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