Assistant Professor of Computer Science

Location: Oswego, NY Category: Academic / Faculty Job Type: Full-time Posted On: Wed Sep 23 2026 Job Description:

Description of Department: The Computer Science department coordinates six high-quality innovative degree programs: undergraduate majors in Computer Science, Software Engineering, Information Science, and Cognitive Science, along with graduate programs in Human Computer Interaction and Biomedical Health Informatics.

The Computer Science Department at the State University of New York at Oswego invites applications to fill a full-time Assistant Professor.

Posting Date: September 23, 2026

Review Date: Review of applications will begin immediately and will continue until the position is filled.

Compensation: Minimum Salary (https://www.suny.edu/hr/compensation/salary/) $80,000, commensurate with experience. Plus, full New York State benefits package.

Benefit Information: The State University of New York provides an excellent benefit package. For more information on benefits for full-time United University Professions (UUP) faculty, visit: https://www.suny.edu/benefits/benefit-summaries/

Date of Appointment: January or August 2027

Description of Responsibilities:

• Teaching undergraduate cybersecurity courses, as well as other core and elective computer science and software engineering courses for undergraduates.

• Conducting relevant research, sponsoring and oversee student projects, and participate in advisement and other department and campus service.

SUNY Oswego works continuously to create an inclusive environment that respects, embraces, and promotes cultural safety, belonging, civil discourse, cultural humility, and other values and goals outlined in SUNY Oswego's Strategic Diversity and Inclusion Plan (https://ww1.oswego.edu/diversity/) . As such, the incumbent is expected to contribute to these efforts and possess the communication and interpersonal skills necessary to engage effectively with an increasingly diverse community of students and colleagues.

Job Requirements:

Required Qualifications:

• PhD in Computer Science or a related field by time of appointment

• Documented teaching and research ability in cybersecurity

• Commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion

At SUNY Oswego we value the diversity found in each member of our campus community and strive to create a community where that diversity is embraced and enhanced. Recognizing the strength of diversity, our mission is to foster an environment which respects, embraces and promotes cultural competence, civil discourse and active engagement in developing an inclusive and vibrant community of scholars who act as transformational agents of change and responsible citizens of the world. For more information see SUNY Oswego's Strategic Diversity and Inclusion Plan (https://ww1.oswego.edu/diversity/) .

As a candidate seeking consideration you are asked to submit a separate statement specifically addressing how your commitment to diversity, equity and inclusion has been evidenced in your career experience and professional activity, and/or community service (volunteer work, etc.), and/or professional development. (Please see Application Instructions)

Additional Information:

Oswego is committed to enhancing its diversity. SUNY Oswego is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer and is actively engaged in recruiting, supporting, and fostering a diverse community of outstanding faculty, staff and students. We encourage applications from qualified applicants regardless of race, color, national origin, religion, creed, age, disability, sex, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, familial status, pregnancy, predisposing genetic characteristics, military status, domestic violence victim SUNY status, or criminal conviction. Please click here (https://www.oswego.edu/human-resources/non-discrimination-policy) to see our full non-discrimination policy.

In accordance with USCIS regulations, successful applicants must be legally able to work in the United States per the Immigration Reform and Control Act of 1986.

Requests for reasonable accommodations of a disability during the application and/or interview process should be made to Dr. Starr Wheeler, ADA/504 Compliance Officer at [email protected] or 315-312-3872

For Campus Safety information, please click here (https://www.oswego.edu/police/annual-report) to see the Annual Security and Fire Report (Clery).

SUNY Oswego is a smoke free/tobacco/e-cigarette free campus. Click here (https://www.oswego.edu/human-resources/sites/human-resources/files/tobacco\_smoke\_free\_policy\_final.pdf) for further policy details, including education and cessation resources.

Pursuant to Executive Order 161, no State entity, as defined by the Executive Order, is permitted to ask, or mandate, in any form, that an applicant for employment provide his or her current compensation, or any prior compensation history, until such time as the applicant is extended a conditional offer of employment with compensation.

Search Chair:

Elizabeth Wilcox, [email protected]

Visa sponsorship not available for this position.

Background checks will be conducted for finalists.