Description

The Department of Computer Science and Engineering (http://www.cse.msstate.edu) is seeking two new tenure-track faculty members at the rank of Assistant Professor, Associate Professor, or Professor. For candidates at the Assistant and Associate Professor levels, evidence of strong potential for excellence in research and teaching at the graduate and undergraduate levels is required. For candidates at the Professor level, evidence of demonstrated excellence in research and teaching at the graduate and undergraduate levels is expected. Exceptional candidates in all areas will be considered, and we especially welcome applicants conducting research in Software Engineering and Cybersecurity.

Mississippi State University is a comprehensive land-grant institution with over 23,000 students and 1,500 faculty members. The university is designated as both an R1-Very High Research Activity Doctoral University under the Carnegie Classification, and a National Center of Academic Excellence in Cyber Operations, Cyber Research and Cyber Defense by the National Security Agency. The Department of Computer Science and Engineering has 28 faculty members and approximately 1000 undergraduate and graduate students. The department offers undergraduate programs in Computer Science, Software Engineering, Cybersecurity, and Artificial Intelligence, and jointly administers a program in Computer Engineering with the Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering. The Computer Science program offers concentrations in Artificial Intelligence, Systems, Human and Visual Computing, Computational Science, and General Computer Science. In addition, the department offers a B.A.S. in Cybersecurity and three minors: Computer Science, Software Engineering, and Artificial Intelligence. An accelerated B.S./M.S. program allows students to complete a B.S. in Computer Science or Software Engineering along with an M.S. in Computer Science in four academic years plus one calendar year. At the graduate level, the department offers M.S. and Ph.D. degrees in Computer Science as well as M.S. degrees in Cyber Security and Operations, Artificial Intelligence, and Data Science. The faculty also direct graduate students in Computational Engineering. Certificates in Information Assurance, Cyber Operations, and Computational Biology are also available. In the last fiscal year, research expenditures amounted to over 4.6 million dollars. Core research areas for the department are cyber security, artificial intelligence, computational science, visualization and graphics, bioinformatics, parallel and distributed computing, software engineering, human-robot interaction, augmented and virtual reality, and computer science education. Faculty in the department are active in many university research centers such as the Center for Advanced Vehicular Systems, the Center for Cyber Innovation, the Center for Computational Science, and the Institute for Genomics, Biocomputing & Biotechnology.

Candidates for this position are expected to hold a Ph.D. in Computer Science or a closely related field (ABDs may be considered). Rank will be commensurate with experience and qualifications. Preferred qualifications include teaching and research experience, a substantial record of peer-reviewed publications, and demonstrated ability to secure external funding. However, recent graduates with exceptional academic credentials are encouraged to apply.

Candidates must apply at https://explore.msujobs.msstate.edu/cw/en-us/job/509813?lApplicationSubSourceID= and attach a cover letter, curriculum vitae, names and contact information for at least three professional references, and a statement (limited to three pages) that describes their research and educational interests. Review of applications will begin October 1, 2025 and will continue until the position is filled.

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement: Mississippi State University is an equal opportunity employer.

Requirements

Candidates for this position are expected to hold a Ph.D. in Computer Science or a closely related field (ABDs may be considered). Rank will be commensurate with experience and qualifications. Preferred qualifications include teaching and research experience, a substantial record of peer-reviewed publications, and demonstrated ability to secure external funding. However, recent graduates with exceptional academic credentials are encouraged to apply.