Career Center

Tenure-Track Faculty Position(s) in Cybersecurity or Data Science

College of Science & Mathematics

Department of Computer Science

The Computer Science Department at Rowan University invites applications for an open rank tenure-track faculty position(s) to begin September 2022. Candidates with expertise in the fields of Cybersecurity, Data Science, or other closely related areas are particularly encouraged to apply. However exceptionally strong candidates in other related areas, as well as those with a background in industry, will be considered. Successful candidates are expected to contribute to the teaching, research, and service efforts of the CS Department. The CS faculty are expected to teach undergraduate and graduate-level classes and to engage in innovative development and expansion of Computer Science curriculum. The faculty are also expected to conduct independent research, to disseminate their research findings via prestigious journal and conference publications, as well as to develop an externally funded research program, in their area of specialization, that involves undergraduate and/or graduate students. The Computer Science faculty have opportunities to mentor graduate students and to serve on thesis committees. In addition to teaching and research responsibilities, our faculty are expected to actively participate in and/or lead the department/college/university service activities. At the time of appointment, candidates must have earned a Ph.D. in Computer Science or a closely related field.

The Computer Science Department is one of seven departments in the College of Science & Mathematics and offers an ABET-accredited B.S. Computer Science degree along with an M.S.  in Computer Science, an M.S. in Data Science, an M.S. in Cybersecurity and a B.A. in Computing and Informatics degrees. The Department continues to grow quickly and is among the largest on campus.

Rowan University is a Carnegie-classified Doctoral University (Moderate Research Activity) with approximately 19,000 students. Its main campus is located in Glassboro, N.J., 20 miles southeast of Philadelphia, with additional campuses in Camden and Stratford. The University comprises seven academic colleges and five schools—the William G. Rohrer College of Business; the Henry M. Rowan College of Engineering; the Colleges of Communication and Creative Arts, Education, Humanities and Social Sciences, Performing Arts, and Science and Mathematics; the Cooper Medical School of Rowan University; the Rowan University School of Osteopathic Medicine; the Graduate School of Biomedical Sciences; the School of Nursing and Health Professions; and the School of Earth and Environment—with an Honors College that spans across disciplines. Rowan University was named one of the nation’s top 100 public universities by U.S. News & World Report, and has been recognized by The Chronicle of Higher Education as the fourth fastest-growing public research university for three consecutive years.

Review of applications will begin on January 10^th, 2022 and will continue until all positions are filled. Priority consideration will be given to completed applications received by January 10^th, 2022. The applicants will need to submit the following information via our online application system at https://jobs.rowan.edu/en-us/job/495852/:

1. A letter of application summarizing the applicant’s interest in the position
2. Current detailed CV
3. Statement of teaching philosophy
4. Statement of research interests, including applicant’s future research goals, and plans for obtaining external funding for achieving those goals
5. Graduate transcripts (copies acceptable)
6. Names and contact information for three to five references

Questions may be directed to CSsearch@rowan.edu.

Application Deadline:  none

Rowan University values diversity and is committed to equal opportunity in employment. All positions are contingent upon budget appropriations.