What are the responsibilities and job description for the Computer Science/Engineer Assistant Professor -Tenure or Non Tenure Faculty position at Eastern Mennonite University and Careers?
The Department of Engineering, Computer Science, and Applied Mathematics at Eastern Mennonite University (EMU), a private liberal arts institution committed to academic excellence, active faith, and peace and justice, invites applications for a tenure-track or non- tenure-track position at the rank of Assistant Professor beginning in August, 2026. EMU’s Engineering program is accredited by the ABET and offers mechanical and computer engineering tracks.
POSITION: Tenure-track or non-tenure-track Assistant Professor in the Computer Science and Engineering programs.
QUALIFICATIONS: Ph.D. in Computer Science, Engineering, or related field. College-level teaching and/or post-doctoral experience preferred. ABD candidates will be considered at the rank of instructor.
RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Teach undergraduate courses in engineering and/or computer science, including introductory and upper-level courses consistent with departmental needs. Typical load is 3-4 courses per semester (9-month contract, 24SH per year).
- Maintain an active scholarly agenda that engages undergraduate students.
- Advise and mentor students, including supervision of research and/or capstone projects.
- Contribute to curriculum development and program growth.
- Participate in departmental, university, and professional service. Department and university service is expected in the form of advising and mentoring a diverse student body in the computer science and engineering majors, serving on university committees, and participating in department meetings and departmental development efforts.
- Eastern Mennonite University (http://www.emu.edu), situated in Harrisonburg, Virginia, and the surrounding beautiful Shenandoah Valley, is a vibrant, private liberal arts university.
POSITION DETAILS: Nine-month contract. 24 semester hours per year. Salary is determined by education and experience. Eastern Mennonite University uses a tenure-with-review contract system. A track record of active, inclusive, student-centered teaching is preferred. Applicants must have a strong commitment to serving and working within a community of diverse learners.
APPOINTMENT DATE: Positions begin mid-August 2026. EMU reserves the right to fill the position at any time or keep the position open.
INQUIRIES: Application review is ongoing. Application materials, including cover letter, curriculum vitae, transcripts (unofficial acceptable) and contact information for three professional references should be submitted in the application. The cover letter should include information on how the candidate’s experience will contribute to the university’s mission, especially its strategic goals related to diversity, equity, and inclusion. Finalists will be asked to respond to questions relevant to EMU’s faith-based mission. The final candidate will be required to provide official transcripts upon hire.
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Eastern Mennonite University (http://www.emu.edu) is a private, faith-based, liberal arts university in Harrisonburg, Virginia known for academic excellence and affordability with a focus on service, social justice, and global engagement. With more than 1500 students studying at our main campus in Harrisonburg, Virginia; at our Lancaster, Pennsylvania instructional site; and online, EMU offers rigorous academic study at the undergraduate and graduate level.
EMU is committed to an inclusive and equitable campus community where everyone is treated with dignity and respect and can be their authentic self. Our goal is to remove the barriers that underrepresented and marginalized groups have frequently encountered in our society. We commit to address the structures that produce discrimination, racial injustice, gender inequities and other forms of oppression, and to fully include LGBTQ individuals, people with disabilities, and other members of historically minoritized communities.'
EMU encourages students, faculty and staff to live their faith and values through service to others, peacemaking, cross-cultural engagement and sustainability. As an Equal Opportunity Employer, EMU is committed to enhancing our community and encourages applications from qualified individuals with varied backgrounds, experiences, and ideas who would deepen the diversity of the University.