Position Description

Ave Maria University invites applications for an Assistant or Associate Professor of Computer Science to start July 1, 2026. The primary duties of this position include regular instruction of a wide range of undergraduate computer science courses, advising and mentoring undergraduate students, pursuing an active research program that includes scholarly publications, and engaging in service to the University. We encourage applicants from all areas of computer science to apply. The standard teaching load is twelve credits per semester (typically three four-credit courses).

Minimum qualifications include a Ph.D. in Computer Science or a closely related field (e.g., Computer Engineering), conferred by July 1, 2026; an active research program; teaching experience with a commitment to excellence in undergraduate education and the Catholic liberal arts tradition; and a dedication to the University’s mission as expressed in Ex Corde Ecclesiae.

Preferred Qualifications include

1. Demonstrated excellence in teaching, which may include employing active and experiential learning strategies
2. Experience effectively advising and mentoring undergraduate students, especially on capstone projects
3. Scholarly, peer-reviewed publications related to the candidate's area of research expertise and a commitment to strengthening and expanding the department's research
4. Experience in working collaboratively with various constituents, including colleagues, industry professionals, and community members

How to Apply

A complete application consists of:

1. One-page cover letter that addresses all minimum and any applicable preferred qualifications met
2. Curriculum Vitae
3. Statement addressing research plans (a maximum of three pages)
4. Statement of the applicant's teaching philosophy, including how it relates to the University's Catholic mission as expressed in Ex Corde Ecclesiae (http://w2.vatican.va/content/john-paul-ii/en/apost_constitutions/documents/hf_jp-ii_apc_15081990_ex-corde-ecclesiae.html) (a minimum of two pages, but no more than three pages)

Only when requested by the search committee, candidates should arrange for three confidential letters of recommendation to be submitted in support of their application.

Review of applications will begin on December 1, 2025 and continue until the position is filled. Only complete applications will be considered. Official transcripts are required for faculty appointment and will be requested upon selection of the final candidate.

Questions should be directed to Dr. Saverio Perugini, Computer Science Program Director and Search Committee Chair, at saverio.perugini@avemaria.edu.

The Computer Science program is offered through the Department of Computational and Mathematical Sciences.

Ave Maria University is a Catholic, liberal arts institution of higher learning. The University is an Equal Opportunity Employer and provides an excellent benefit package to full-time faculty.