Assistant Professor- Computer Science (Tenure Track)

The final salary offer may be determined by several factors, including, but not limited to, the candidate's qualifications, experience, and expertise, and availability of department or grant funds to support the position. We also take into consideration market benchmarks, if and when appropriate, and internal equity to ensure fair compensation relative to the university's broader compensation structure. We are committed to offering competitive and flexible compensation packages to attract and retain top talent.

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The Department of Computer Science at Rutgers University, Camden invites applications for a full-time, tenure-track Assistant Professor position in Computer Science with a specialization in cybersecurity and related areas to begin September 1, 2026. The successful candidate must establish an active and successful research program supported by external funding and demonstrate a strong commitment to excellence in teaching. The normal teaching load is 2-2; new assistant professors may receive a one course reduction. The candidate will be expected to teach a variety of courses, mentor student research, and contribute broadly to the academic life of the department and the College of Arts and Sciences. Candidates must have completed all Ph.D. requirements by the start date.

The department offers Bachelor's and Master's degrees in Computer Science. The candidate will also have the opportunity to become a member in the Center for Computational and Integrative Biology ( CCIB), an interdisciplinary research center for bridging experimental and computational approaches in quantitative biology. The CCIB has doctoral and Master's programs in Computational and Integrative Biology.

Ph.D. in Computer Science or related field.

Ranked #46 in U.S. News & World Report's list of Best Public Colleges and Universities, Rutgers University-Camden is a diverse, research-intensive campus of approximately 6,100 students at the undergraduate, graduate, and doctoral levels and 1,100 faculty and staff members. Located in Camden, N.J., directly across the Delaware River from Philadelphia, the university is uniquely situated to serve the local community while achieving global reach. A U.S. Department of Education-designated Minority Serving Institution, the university thrives due to a supportive culture that helps students achieve their goals and fosters collaboration among employees. Rutgers-Camden is recognized as a national model for civically engaged urban universities and was selected by the Carnegie Foundation for the Advancement of Teaching for a Community Engagement classification. Washington Monthly magazine has ranked Rutgers University-Camden among its "Best Bang for the Buck" universities and best national research universities. Recently, Rutgers-Camden earned Carnegie classification as an R2 research university due to a high volume of internationally recognized research, creative output, and scholarly activity.

The Faculty of Arts and Sciences are the largest academic unit at Rutgers-Camden, delivering a wide array of degree programs at the baccalaureate, master's, and doctoral levels in the humanities, natural sciences, social sciences, and fine arts. The Faculty of Arts and Sciences includes three schools: the College of Arts and Sciences, University College, and the Graduate School.

Prospective candidates must submit an application that includes a cover letter, curriculum vitae, research statement, teaching statement, and names of at least three references to the Computer Science Search Committee. Applications submitted by January 1, 2026 will receive full consideration, but the committee will continue to accept applications until the position is filled. Inquiries may be directed to Desmond Lun, Search Committee Chair, desmond.lun@rutgers.edu.