Regular Faculty in Computer Science, Cybersecurity or Artificial Intelligence

Regular Faculty

University of Idaho

APPOINTMENT INFORMATION

Division/College

College of Engineering

Department

Computer Science

Position Classification

Regular Faculty

Rank

Assistant Professor

Tenure Status

Tenure Track

Location

Moscow

FTE

1.0

Advertising Pay Range

Commensurate with experience

FLSA Status

Exempt

Type of Appointment

Academic Year

Anticipated Contract Start Date

08/16/2027

POSITION OVERVIEW

Primary Faculty Position Summary

The Department of Computer Science invites applications for a
full-time, academic-year, tenure-track Assistant Professor position
in Computer Science, Cybersecurity or Artificial Intelligence to
start in August 2027. The successful candidate will establish a
strong, independent, externally funded research program and
maintain a record of high-quality scholarly publications.

Responsibilities include teaching undergraduate and graduate
courses, mentoring M.S. and Ph.D. students, contributing to
curriculum and program development, and participating in
departmental, college, and university service. Candidates should
demonstrate strong research potential, effective teaching and
communication skills, and a commitment to graduate education and
student success. Interdisciplinary research, external
collaboration, and engagement with industry and government partners
are encouraged.

Teaching & Advising Effort

50%

Scholarship & Creative Activity Effort

45%

Outreach & Extension Effort

0%

University Service & Leadership Effort

5%

REQUIRED EDUCATION

Earned Ph.D. in Computer Science, Cybersecurity, Artificial
Intelligence, or a closely related field by the position start
date.

REQUIRED EXPERIENCE

• Evidence of research in Computer Science, Cybersecurity,

Artificial Intelligence, or a closely related field, demonstrated
through peer-reviewed publications or accepted scholarly work.

• Evidence of teaching experience, such as serving as an

instructor, teaching assistant, guest lecturer, or other documented
instructional role in a relevant field.

• Evidence of written and oral communication experience with

academic, technical, or professional audiences.

• Evidence of collaborative experience in research, teaching, or

other academic or professional activities.

PREFERRED EXPERIENCE

• Strong record of high-quality peer-reviewed publications in

Computer Science, Cybersecurity, Artificial Intelligence, or a
related field.

• Demonstrated potential to establish an independent, externally

funded research program.

• Experience pursuing, participating in, or contributing to

externally funded research.

• Experience or demonstrated potential to mentor and advise M.S.

and Ph.D. students and engage undergraduate students in
research.

• Evidence of effective university-level teaching or demonstrated

potential for excellence in teaching.

• Experience developing or contributing to undergraduate or

graduate courses and curricula.

• Experience or interest in interdisciplinary and collaborative

research.

• Experience supporting student academic growth, professional

development, and achievement.

• Experience or demonstrated potential to use innovative,

hands-on, project-based, or experiential instructional
methods.

• Ability to secure a U.S. security clearance.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS AND WORKING CONDITIONS

N/A

POSTING INFORMATION

Open Until Filled

Yes

Contingency on Appointment

N/A

Special Instructions to Applicants

This position is open until filled with a first review date of
October 29, 2026. Complete applications
include:

• Letter of qualification
• CV
• Statement of Research
• Statement of Teaching
• List of 3 references

Appropriate work authorization is required for this position. New
H-1B visa sponsorship from University of Idaho is supported in
limited circumstances from existing visa holders. Other visa
sponsorship may be available depending on the candidate's
eligibility. Please contact the International Program Office at
intlemp@uidaho.edu for additional visa eligibility
information.

Visa Sponsorship

Uncertain

Degree Requirement Timeline

Listed degree qualification is required at time of hire.

To apply, please visit: https://careers.uidaho.edu/jobs/regular-faculty-moscow-idaho-united-states-0725762f-837e-43a2-95d7-5320c20387f5

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