Assistant or Associate Professor of Software Engineering

The Computer Science Department at the College of Charleston invites applications for 1 tenure-track Assistant or Associate Professor position starting in August 2025.

The rapidly growing Computer Science department (https://charleston.edu/compsci/) has over 540 students who are enrolled in six undergraduate degree programs and two master's programs.

The successful applicant will demonstrate excellent communication skills, collegiality, and a passion for teaching. For an associate professor appointment, the successful candidate must have an active research program in a software engineering subdiscipline, a successful publication record, and years of experience qualifying for the associate rank. For an assistant professor appointment, the successful candidate must demonstrate promise to maintain an active research program and successful teaching in a software-engineering subdiscipline. Industry experience relevant to software engineering is a plus for candidates at either rank. The successful candidate will provide support to a new Software Engineering bachelors program and mentor undergraduate and graduate students. An earned Ph.D. degree in Computer Science or closely related field is required by August 15, 2025.

Preference for this position will be given to candidates who have research, industry, and teaching experience in the general area of software engineering or any software engineering subdiscipline.

Apply online at https://jobs.cofc.edu. Applications must include a cover letter (at most three pages in length) which describes teaching, research, and experience, a CV, unofficial undergraduate and graduate transcripts, and contact information for three references who may be contacted to submit reference letters online. Review of applications begins immediately and will continue until the position is filled. Please direct questions to Bill Manaris, chair of the search committee, manarisb@cofc.edu.

The College of Charleston / University of Charleston is a nationally recognized public liberal arts and sciences university located in the heart of historic Charleston, SC. Since our founding in 1770, we have maintained a strong liberal arts curriculum. The university encompasses the unusual combination of an exceptional faculty, historic campus, coastal location, modern facilities and cutting-edge programs. The student body numbers approximately 12,000 in undergraduate and graduate program combined.

Review of applications will begin immediately and continue until the position is filled.

Members of underrepresented groups are especially encouraged to apply. The College of Charleston is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate against any individual or group on the basis of sex, gender (including gender identity and/or expression), pregnancy, race, religion, color, national origin, age, disability, military or veteran status, sexual orientation, genetic information, and other classifications protected by applicable federal, state, and local laws. For more information, please visit eop.cofc.edu