Assistant Professor, Computer Science - Software Engineering (Tenure-Track)

Assistant Professor, Computer Science - Software Engineering (Tenure-Track)

Location

Youngstown, Ohio

Job Type

Full-time Faculty

Job Number

202600072

Division

Academic Affairs

Department

Computer Science & Info Systems

Opening Date

04/03/2026

Bargaining Unit Status

Ohio Education Association (OEA)

Salary Grade

ASST

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Summary of Position

Teaches undergraduate and graduate courses with a focus in software engineering forthe School of Computer Science, Information, and Engineering Technology. Advises and mentors students; conducts research and produces scholarship in their area of expertise. Seeks and secures external funding.

Contributes to programmatic improvement, curricular development, and assessment efforts at both the undergraduate and graduate levels. Establishes interdisciplinary collaborations across the University or with external organizations and performs service to the University.

Position Information

Plans, organizes, teaches, and provides feedback to promote and direct student success. Responds to students in a timely manner. Communicates with students, departments, and university officials via university provided tools and resources.

An Institution of Opportunity: YSU inspires individuals, enhances futures, and enriches lives.

As a student-centered university, Youngstown State University's mission is to provide innovative lifelong learning opportunities that will inspire individuals, enhance futures and enrich lives. YSU inspires individuals by cultivating a curiosity for life-long learning; enhances the futures of our students by empowering them to discover, disseminate and apply their knowledge; and enriches the region by fostering collaboration and the advancement of civic, scientific, and technological development. YSU's culture of enrichment flourishes in our intellectually diverse, accessible, and quality education.

Work Schedule: Typically, Monday through Friday, including some evenings, and the possibility of some weekend days.

Qualifications and Competencies

Required Certifications, Training, and/or Licensures: None

Sponsorship and/or Work Authorization Status: Must be currently authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis.

Minimum Qualifications: A Ph.D. in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Software Engineering, or a related field (or an ABD candidate with a Ph.D. conferred by the time of appointment); and must be currently authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis.

Preferred Qualifications: Research and/or teaching experience in the following or closely related areas: software engineering theory and practice, software security, software engineering for AI. Experience teaching at the college-level.

Supplemental Information

Position to begin fall semester 2026 (August).

Please upload all transcripts as one PDF file.

At time of hire, all candidates must provide official transcripts. Official transcripts must be provided in an unopened, sealed envelope and must bear the embossed or raised college seal, date and Registrar's signature.

At Youngstown State University we are committed to a comprehensive employee benefit program that helps our employees live healthy, feel secure, and maintain a work/life balance. YSU offers two options for medical plans, optional dental and vision insurance and life insurance. These plans are reviewed annually to maintain competitiveness while being cost effective. In addition, YSU offers tuition remission, 403(b) and 457 retirement planning options, as well as state pension programs and optional voluntary life insurance benefits.

Medical Mutual of Ohio Medical plans

Dental Benefits

Vision Benefits

Group Life Insurance (University Sponsored and Voluntary)

Group Long Term Disability (University Sponsored and Voluntary)

Flexible Spending Account

Health Savings Account

Tuition remission

Employee Assistance Program

Wellness Initiatives

Sick Leave

Vacation Accrual

Paid Holidays

State Retirement Programs

403b and 457b Voluntary Retirement Options

01

Do you have a Ph.D. in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Software Engineering, or a related field (or an ABD candidate with a Ph.D. conferred by the time of appointment)?

02

What is the highest level of education that you have attained?

• Did not complete high school.
• High school diploma/GED or equivalent
• Some college
• Associates degree
• Bachelors degree
• Masters degree
• Doctoral degree
• Post doctoral degree
• Juris doctor degree

03

Please describe your related experience, including information describing how you meet the minimum qualifications for this position.

Required Question

Employer Youngstown State University (OH)

Address 1 Tressel Way

Youngstown, Ohio, 44555

Phone 330-941-1508

Website http://www.ysu.edu