Tenure-Track Assistant Professor of Computer Science, Fall 2025

The School of Science and Mathematics at Truman State University is seeking applicants for one full-time nine-month Tenure-Track position in Computer Science to begin August 2025.

The position is expected to be at the rank of Assistant Professor or Associate Professor. Ample opportunities for additional summer teaching and research mentoring are available, as well as opportunities to participate in the rich interdisciplinary culture of our university. This is an ideal opportunity for candidates who aspire to a position at a public liberal arts and sciences institution where the primary mission is teaching high-ability undergraduates.

Responsibilities: Teach classes in computer science and related coursework supporting the liberal arts and sciences, advise and mentor students, including supervising software development projects, develop new courses, perform scholarly activity consistent with Truman’s teacher-scholar model, provide service to the department, university and community, and perform other duties as assigned. Truman is looking for field-specific expertise accompanied by an ability to teach to students following a broad range of pathways in the liberal arts and sciences. Successful candidates will be excited by the opportunity to engage in intentional collaborative research and curricular and co-curricular experiences across programs, departments, and schools. Truman is committed to responding to rapidly evolving changes in our fields and in the workforce, embracing expansive modes of inquiry, and building strong communities of practice to address real world needs.

Department and Programs: The newly created Department of Computer and Data Sciences at Truman State University offers undergraduate majors in computer science, statistics, and data science, and an online Masters Degree in Data Science and Analytic Storytelling. The department has 16 full-time faculty members with a variety of specialties who support our programs and campus-wide needs with over 90 sections of undergraduate and graduate computer science, statistics, and data science courses annually. We also offer minors and certificates in computer science, statistics, and data science, and actively support our actuarial science minor, statistically-related majors across campus, and other interdisciplinary areas such as environmental science, mathematical biology, and cognitive science. More information about the department can be found at http://www.truman.edu.

The University: Truman State University is home to a vibrant educational community. The approximately 3,500 students who make up its student body are well prepared for challenging academics in a supportive environment. More than 25% engage in significant undergraduate research and creative projects. Nearly 40% gain leadership experience, and nearly half plan to go on to graduate or professional school. Founded in 1867, Truman is known for its focus on student learning and outcomes and places an emphasis on high-impact experiences such as internships, research, and study abroad opportunities. Truman has the highest overall graduation rate among the state’s public four-year colleges and universities. For more than two decades, Truman has been recognized as the No. 1 public university in the Midwest regional category by U.S. News & World Report, and Washington Monthly consistently ranks Truman as one of the best master’s universities in the nation. For more information regarding additional rankings and acknowledgments, visit truman.edu/about.

The Community: Located in northeast Missouri, Kirksville is a cultural and economic hub in the region. In addition to being the home of Truman, Kirksville is the birthplace of osteopathic medicine and features a medical school, dental school and community college, and the Kirksville School District is consistently recognized for academic excellence. The community takes pride in several annual events including the Red, White and Blue Festival and the FLATS Trail Half-Marathon. The charming downtown area features an arts center, as well as several local shops and restaurants. It is also the site of numerous community events including weekly farmers’ markets from May through October, as well as the Red Barn Arts and Craft Festival each fall. Just a few minutes outside of town is beautiful Thousand Hills State Park with hiking and biking opportunities surrounding the 700-acre Forest Lake. Kirksville offers easy access by car to Kansas City, St. Louis, Chicago and Des Moines. Daily flights from Kirksville Regional Airport to Chicago O’Hare provide quick access to one of the country’s major metropolitan areas. More information about Kirksville can be found at visitkirksville.com.

Benefits: Truman offers an attractive benefits package including: medical, dental, vision, life and disability insurance; retirement contributions and paid sick leave. Paid parental leave and tuition discount are available for eligible employees after one year. For more information, visit https://hr.truman.edu/benefits/.

Required Qualifications:
Doctoral degree in computer science or a closely related field with substantial coursework or teaching experience in computer science is preferred — ABD candidates (with expected completion within a year of the start date) will be considered, as will candidates with a master’s degree with substantial coursework in computer science who also have at least ten years of relevant and appropriate high-level independent and/or supervisory computer science experience in industry.

Candidates appointed at the Associate Professor rank will have achieved a similar/higher rank at another institution or similar demonstrated experience, plus strong demonstration of the preferred qualifications listed below.

Preferred Qualifications: Candidates will receive preferred consideration for:
● evidence of strong oral, written, and interpersonal communication skills;
● demonstrated potential for and evidence of excellence in teaching college-level computer science courses;
● demonstrated potential for teaching a variety of undergraduate computer science courses
● ability to advise and mentor undergraduate students, including supervision of computer science research projects,
● evidence of and potential for scholarly activity consistent with the teacher-scholar model,
● experience and interest in cross- and interdisciplinary curriculum opportunities, including departmental and campus seminar courses and curricular connections that connect to other programs (such as bioinformatics, business computing, game design, or data science); and
● desire and ability to support Truman’s liberal arts and sciences mission, including how students consider communication, ethics, and broader impacts on society.

Application: The application process is handled by the School of Science and Mathematics. Applications must be submitted electronically at http://employment.truman.edu/. For assistance with submitting an application, please contact Human Resources at 660-786-4031 or hrstaff@truman.edu.

Completed applications must include a letter of application that clearly addresses the qualifications and evaluative criteria listed above, a statement of teaching philosophy, current curriculum vitae, official or unofficial undergraduate and graduate transcripts, and contact information for three references.

Review of applications will begin on January 21, 2025 and continue until the position is filled. If hired, applicants must provide proof of eligibility to work in the United States, official graduate transcripts, or documentation of degrees if transcripts are not available. Final candidates will be expected to undergo and successfully pass a background check.

Questions about this position may be directed to Dr. Scott Alberts, Department of Computer and Data Sciences Chair, salberts@truman.edu.

Truman State University is an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer committed to assembling a diverse, broadly trained faculty and staff. Women, minorities, people with disabilities, and veterans are strongly encouraged to apply. In compliance with applicable laws and in furtherance of its commitment to fostering an environment that welcomes and embraces diversity, Truman State does not discriminate on the basis of age, color, disability, national origin, race, religion, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, or protected veteran status in its program or activities, including employment, admissions, and educational programs. Inquiries may be directed to the Institutional Compliance Officer, 660-785-4354, and titleix@truman.edu.Truman State is committed to providing reasonable accommodation to qualified individuals with disabilities upon request. To request this document in an alternate form or to request an accommodation, please contact Human Resources, McClain Hall 101, 100 E. Normal, Kirksville, MO 63501, 660-785-4031 or hrstaff@truman.edu.