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Assistant/Associate/Full Professor - College of Computing

New River Community College, Allendale, Michigan, United States, 49401

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Assistant/Associate/Full Professor – College of Computing Allendale, Michigan | Full Time | Reference ID: R103656

The College of Computing at Grand Valley State University is expanding and inviting applications for both tenured and tenure‑track positions across all ranks. While all areas of Computer Science or closely related fields are encouraged to apply, preference will be given to candidates with a teaching and/or research background in Artificial Intelligence, Cybersecurity, Software Engineering, Data Science, Quantum Computing, High Performance Computing, Health and Bioinformatics, and Human‑Centered Computing/Design to fill multiple positions beginning or before August 2026. We offer competitive salaries and generous start‑up packages to support faculty in initiating and sustaining their research projects.

Successful candidates will teach undergraduate and graduate courses, mentor students, establish a robust, externally funded research program, and publish in peer‑reviewed journals and conference proceedings. Faculty may also hire PhD students and act as advisor through a partnership with the University of Michigan‑Flint.

Position Information

Multiple tenured or tenure‑track open‑rank positions

Competitive salary and benefits

Generous start‑up packages

Professional development

Industry collaboration opportunities

Interdisciplinary research opportunities with other colleges

Faculty can contribute by teaching in comprehensive degree programs and designing new programs to prepare career‑ready talent in cutting‑edge areas of computing. Opportunities exist to expand our research and teaching portfolio and increase impact via multidisciplinary collaborations. The College of Computing offers ABET‑accredited undergraduate programs, several minors, badges, and graduate degrees. Grand Valley has over 24,000 students, more than 50 full‑time faculty, approximately 1,000 undergraduate students, and 400 graduate students. We focus on experiential learning with opportunities for faculty‑industry collaboration via our Applied Computing Institute, the Institute for Cybersecurity Education and Research, and the newly established GVSU Hub on Advanced Computing Research.

Salary & Benefits Assistant Professor:

Minimum starting salary of $105,000, commensurate with experience.

Associate Professor:

Minimum starting salary of $125,000, commensurate with experience.

Full Professor:

Minimum starting salary of $160,000, commensurate with experience.

Comprehensive benefits package including medical, vision, dental, life insurance, generous employer retirement contributions, wellness resources, and tuition waiver effective on the date of hire.

Primary Duties

Teach undergraduate and graduate courses

Mentor undergraduate and graduate students

Establish a robust, externally funded research program

Publish in peer‑reviewed journals and conference proceedings

Required Qualifications and Education

Ph.D. in Computer Science or a closely related field by the appointment date

Record of teaching excellence commensurate with desired rank

Record of research and scholarly publications commensurate with desired rank

Commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion

Record of external funding commensurate with desired rank

Record of leadership and mentorship commensurate with desired rank

Applicants for tenured Associate and Full Professor must have academic experience demonstrating excellent teaching and a strong scholarship record, with a history of successful grant writing.

Working Conditions Normal office environment. Some travel may be required.

How to Apply Apply online at GVSU Careers. To be considered, applicants must upload the following:

Cover Letter

Curriculum Vitae

Unofficial Ph.D. and/or terminal degree transcripts from awarding institutions

Teaching philosophy and evidence of teaching excellence, including teaching evaluations for all courses taught in the last two years with departmental/school comparisons and any other evidence of teaching excellence

Research statement and sample of completed or in‑progress research work

If you have questions about the position or the posting, please contact hodgsoal@gvsu.edu. For technical assistance, contact Human Resources at hro@gvsu.edu.

Application Deadline Application review will begin immediately and will continue until the positions are filled.

The Grand Valley campuses are in Allendale and downtown Grand Rapids, which is the second largest metropolitan area in Michigan. The area offers numerous cultural and recreational opportunities, a moderate cost of living, and a high quality of life. Visit www.experiencegr.com or www.hellowestmichigan.com for information on living in the west Michigan area. Refer to our website (www.gvsu.edu/computing) for additional information about our faculty, students, and university (www.gvsu.edu).

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. Must have the physical stamina to work long hours and/or more than 5 days per week. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. The information contained in this job description is for compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act as amended by the ADA Amendment Act (2008), Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, and other applicable federal and state laws that prohibit discrimination on the basis of disability. GVSU will provide reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities upon request. See www.gvsu.edu/equalopportunity/.

Grand Valley State University is an Antidiscrimination/Equal Opportunity Employer, which includes providing equal opportunity for protected veterans and individuals with disabilities. University policy extends protections to additional identities.

To apply, visit https://gvsu.wd1.myworkdayjobs.com/en-US/careers/job/Allendale-MI/Assistant-Associate-Full-Professor---College-of-Computing_R103656

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