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Assistant/Associate/Full Professor of Computer Science or Cyber Engineering

The College of Science and Engineering at HCU is seeking a candidate to fill a full-time faculty position at the rank of Assistant, Associate, or Full Professor. Due to a generous scholarship, the Department of Engineering is experiencing tremendous growth and positions may be available as early as January of 2026, with more to follow in the Fall of 2026 or later. The position offers a unique opportunity to provide leadership in building an innovative engineering and computer science program and the prominence of the College of Science and Engineering and of the University.

Job Responsibilities

• Develop and implement project-based fundamental and advanced courses.
• Design and teach courses and labs in computer science or cyber engineering.
• Engage in student advising, student organizations, assessment and accreditation activities, and committee responsibilities.
• Participate in professional development of students and maintain professional relationships with students, colleagues, and the community.

Qualifications

• Candidates should have completed a Ph.D. in Computer Science, or a related field from an accredited institution of higher education.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Experience developing and teaching project-based curricula.
• Knowledge of the current practices and research pertaining to innovative undergraduate curricula.
• Commitment to quality teaching in a Christian university.
• Background in operating systems, systems programming, theory of automata and formal languages is preferred.
• Knowledge of industry best practices, and cybersecurity design and engineering, is also desired.

The College of Science and Engineering at HCU is committed to maintaining a teaching faculty and staff who share an active Christian faith. The Preamble to the By-Laws of the University, "Scripture and a Christian Worldview," and the "Ten Pillars Core Convictions of HCU" set forth a statement of belief which each University employee is expected to support and personify as an essential function of their employment at the University. Your submittal of an application for employment indicates your acceptance and affirmation of these statements.

As one of the most diverse universities in the nation, Houston Christian University also strives to build a faculty and staff team that provides role models who embody biblical orthodoxy and ethics for all our students, whatever their background or life experience.

**Disclaimer**

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