Loyola University Maryland
Assistant Professor of Computer Science
Loyola University Maryland, Baltimore, Maryland, United States, 21201
Assistant Professor of Computer Science
The Department of Computer Science at Loyola University Maryland is seeking an individual committed to excellence in undergraduate education at a vibrant liberal arts university who can continue a productive research program. We have a tenure-track position that begins July 2026 at the Assistant Professor level. The hired faculty member will be joining a collaborative and supportive small department of nine full-time faculty, with a teaching load of 3 courses during each of the fall and spring semesters, no required summer teaching, and research support. Our department offers an ABET accredited B.S. in Computer Science as well as a more flexible B.A. in Computer Science. We also support Loyola's undergraduate and masters-level Data Science programs, and interdisciplinary majors across campus. We graduate 25-30 computer science majors each year and individual classes are capped at 20-24 students. The successful candidate will primarily teach in these undergraduate programs ranging from introductory to advanced level and will have the opportunity to teach in the Master of Data Science program as well. Candidates in all areas of specialization will be considered with preference for expertise in Data Science, Artificial Intelligence, or Cyber Security. We are particularly interested in applicants with an interest in teaching first- and second-year students. You can read more about our department at http://www.cs.loyola.edu. Loyola University Maryland is located in the vibrant city of Baltimore, a national technology hub; the Baltimore area is home to many governmental and private institutions that offer opportunities for scholarly collaboration such as the National Institutes of Standards and Technology (NIST), NASA, Northrop Grumman, Lockheed Martin, and many startups. Loyola also offers a wide range of benefits for full-time faculty, including excellent 403-b retirement matching, full semester parental leave, and more. For a full list of the benefits available at Loyola University Maryland, please visit https://www.loyola.edu/department/hr/benefits. To apply please upload the following: A cover letter that gives a brief summary of your teaching interests and experience, a brief summary of your research, a brief summary of what qualifications you meet, and why you are interested in Loyola. An up-to-date Curriculum Vitae. A research statement that includes your publication history and plans for future research directions. A teaching statement that should include your philosophy of teaching, a summary of your teaching experiences, and the courses that you are excited to teach. Semi-finalists for the position will be asked to submit three reference letters. Deadline: September 7, 2025. Applications will continue to be considered until the position is filled. Required Qualifications: The successful candidate for either position must have a Ph.D. in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, or a closely related field. The successful candidate must have the following: Demonstrated potential and interest in excellence in teaching; Demonstrated potential for significant scholarly activity; and An awareness of and interest in high impact practices in line with the mission of Jesuit higher education. Preferred Qualifications: Assistant Professor applicants with teaching experience will be preferred. Additional qualifications that are not required but are preferred for include: Teaching experience in first- and second-year courses, or in cyber security, artificial intelligence, or in data science; A demonstrated commitment to excellence in teaching, including engagement with high impact practices; A demonstrated commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion in the classroom. Successful candidates for any staff, faculty, or administrative position at Loyola University Maryland will be subject to a pre-employment background check. Loyola University Maryland, located in the vibrant city of Baltimore, is a prestigious, selective, comprehensive university with a strong residential liberal-arts-based undergraduate program and professional graduate programs at the master's and doctoral levels. Founded in 1852, Loyola is one of 27 Jesuit colleges and universities in the United States and the first to bear the name of Saint Ignatius Loyola, founder of the Society of Jesus. Deeply committed to the Ignatian principles upon which it was founded, Loyola focuses on the care and education of the whole person
mind, body, and spirit
and its mission centers on preparing its students to learn, lead, and serve in a diverse and changing world. Loyola University Maryland is proud to be recognized among the nation's top institutions. From national rankings to regional accolades, our commitment to academic excellence, student success, and Jesuit values continues to earn praise from respected organizations and publications. Loyola University Maryland strongly values the benefits that diversity brings to the workplace. In accord with its Ignatian values, the University is committed to creating and promoting a community that recognizes the inherent value and dignity of each person. Loyola University Maryland does not discriminate on the basis of race, sex, color, national or ethnic origin, age, religion, disability, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, military status, or any other legally protected classification. The University recruits, hires, and promotes in accord with this policy and its Core Values.
The Department of Computer Science at Loyola University Maryland is seeking an individual committed to excellence in undergraduate education at a vibrant liberal arts university who can continue a productive research program. We have a tenure-track position that begins July 2026 at the Assistant Professor level. The hired faculty member will be joining a collaborative and supportive small department of nine full-time faculty, with a teaching load of 3 courses during each of the fall and spring semesters, no required summer teaching, and research support. Our department offers an ABET accredited B.S. in Computer Science as well as a more flexible B.A. in Computer Science. We also support Loyola's undergraduate and masters-level Data Science programs, and interdisciplinary majors across campus. We graduate 25-30 computer science majors each year and individual classes are capped at 20-24 students. The successful candidate will primarily teach in these undergraduate programs ranging from introductory to advanced level and will have the opportunity to teach in the Master of Data Science program as well. Candidates in all areas of specialization will be considered with preference for expertise in Data Science, Artificial Intelligence, or Cyber Security. We are particularly interested in applicants with an interest in teaching first- and second-year students. You can read more about our department at http://www.cs.loyola.edu. Loyola University Maryland is located in the vibrant city of Baltimore, a national technology hub; the Baltimore area is home to many governmental and private institutions that offer opportunities for scholarly collaboration such as the National Institutes of Standards and Technology (NIST), NASA, Northrop Grumman, Lockheed Martin, and many startups. Loyola also offers a wide range of benefits for full-time faculty, including excellent 403-b retirement matching, full semester parental leave, and more. For a full list of the benefits available at Loyola University Maryland, please visit https://www.loyola.edu/department/hr/benefits. To apply please upload the following: A cover letter that gives a brief summary of your teaching interests and experience, a brief summary of your research, a brief summary of what qualifications you meet, and why you are interested in Loyola. An up-to-date Curriculum Vitae. A research statement that includes your publication history and plans for future research directions. A teaching statement that should include your philosophy of teaching, a summary of your teaching experiences, and the courses that you are excited to teach. Semi-finalists for the position will be asked to submit three reference letters. Deadline: September 7, 2025. Applications will continue to be considered until the position is filled. Required Qualifications: The successful candidate for either position must have a Ph.D. in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, or a closely related field. The successful candidate must have the following: Demonstrated potential and interest in excellence in teaching; Demonstrated potential for significant scholarly activity; and An awareness of and interest in high impact practices in line with the mission of Jesuit higher education. Preferred Qualifications: Assistant Professor applicants with teaching experience will be preferred. Additional qualifications that are not required but are preferred for include: Teaching experience in first- and second-year courses, or in cyber security, artificial intelligence, or in data science; A demonstrated commitment to excellence in teaching, including engagement with high impact practices; A demonstrated commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion in the classroom. Successful candidates for any staff, faculty, or administrative position at Loyola University Maryland will be subject to a pre-employment background check. Loyola University Maryland, located in the vibrant city of Baltimore, is a prestigious, selective, comprehensive university with a strong residential liberal-arts-based undergraduate program and professional graduate programs at the master's and doctoral levels. Founded in 1852, Loyola is one of 27 Jesuit colleges and universities in the United States and the first to bear the name of Saint Ignatius Loyola, founder of the Society of Jesus. Deeply committed to the Ignatian principles upon which it was founded, Loyola focuses on the care and education of the whole person
mind, body, and spirit
and its mission centers on preparing its students to learn, lead, and serve in a diverse and changing world. Loyola University Maryland is proud to be recognized among the nation's top institutions. From national rankings to regional accolades, our commitment to academic excellence, student success, and Jesuit values continues to earn praise from respected organizations and publications. Loyola University Maryland strongly values the benefits that diversity brings to the workplace. In accord with its Ignatian values, the University is committed to creating and promoting a community that recognizes the inherent value and dignity of each person. Loyola University Maryland does not discriminate on the basis of race, sex, color, national or ethnic origin, age, religion, disability, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, military status, or any other legally protected classification. The University recruits, hires, and promotes in accord with this policy and its Core Values.