Assistant Professor, Computer Science & Cybersecurity

The Department of Mathematics and Computer Sciences at Mercy College (NY) invites applications for three full-time positions in Computer Science and Cybersecurity to begin September 2023. As a campus committed to serving a very diverse student body, we encourage applications from women, individuals from minoritized backgrounds, and those with a commitment to inclusive pedagogies and mentoring underrepresented students in STEM fields. Applicants should have a Ph.D. in Computer Science, Cybersecurity, Computer Information Systems, or a closely related discipline by the appointment date. Please refer to the individual job postings on our website for the specific details and requirements for each position.

Position 1:
Tenure-track position in Computer Science and Cybersecurity: Professional and/or teaching experience in computer networking, operating systems, wireless networks, and cybersecurity. Experience in leading students in national or regional cybersecurity defense/offense competitions is a plus.

Position 2:
Tenure-track position in Computer Science and Cybersecurity: Professional and/or teaching experience in cloud computing, distributed computing, and big data. Experience in leading students in national or regional cybersecurity defense/offense competitions is a plus.

Position 3:
Multi-year Contract Position in Computer Science and Cybersecurity to help us create new courses in video game development and programming: Professional and/or teaching experience in C++, C#, JavaScript and Python, game engines, such as Unreal and Unity, and 2D and 3D digital animation such as Maya or Blender. Experience in developing for mobile and web platforms, and/or for applications outside of gaming such as VR is a plus.

For all three positions, we expect the candidates can teach both undergraduate and graduate levels of Computer Science and Cybersecurity classes in programming, database, computer systems, and/or data security.

Mercy College is a nonsectarian, nonprofit institution offering over 90 undergraduate and graduate programs. The College proudly serves more than 9000 students from diverse backgrounds across four campuses in Westchester County and New York City. As a federally-designated Hispanic-serving institution, our faculty are expert teachers dedicated to providing students with access to a transformative education though academic quality and robust student support.

Applicants should send a complete application consisting of a cover letter addressing the qualifications; curriculum vitae; a statement of teaching philosophy that includes a description of the applicant's experience supporting students from diverse backgrounds and working in multicultural environments; contact information for at least three professional references; and copies of undergraduate and graduate transcripts (unofficial copies are acceptable for the purpose of application). Examples of scholarship, including published work, and course curricula are also welcome. Finalists will be asked to submit three current letters of reference. Applicants are encouraged to apply via the Mercy College HR site https://mercy.edu/about/human-resources/employement-mercy by May 24, 2023 for full consideration.