Assistant Professor of Computer Science

Founded in 1861 the State University of New York at Oswego is a premier public university located in Central New York on the scenic shores of Lake Ontario just 45 minutes from Syracuse. SUNY Oswego enrolls nearly 7000 undergraduate and graduate students and is known for its commitment to academic excellence inclusive community and student-centered success.

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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 $80000 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: 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 Oswegos Strategic Diversity and Inclusion Plan. 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.

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 Oswegos Strategic Diversity and Inclusion Plan.

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)

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. Pleaseclick hereto 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.

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Search Chair:

Elizabeth Wilcox

Visa sponsorship not available for this position.

Background checks will be conducted for finalists.

To Apply Submit:

1. Cover letter addressing qualifications including teaching and research interests and goals
2. A separate statement describing your commitment to diversity equity and inclusion in your professional experience or personal life or community engagement
3. Resume or CV
4. Copy of unofficial (or copy of official) transcript for required degree showing degree awarded and date conferred
5. Contact information for three professional references

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