Assistant Professor of Computer Science
Company: Gardner Webb University
Location: Shelby
Posted on: February 18, 2026
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Job Description:
Job Description Job Description The Department of Mathematical
and Computer Science at Gardner-Webb University
(https://gardner-webb.edu/) is seeking qualified candidates to fill
a full-time tenure-track faculty position in Computer Science at
the Assistant Professor level at the main campus in Boiling
Springs, NC. This position will be preferred to begin in January
2026 but will be open to an August 2026 start date. Teaching
responsibilities will include introductory and advanced courses in
the area of Computer Science. Required Qualifications: · The
candidate must have a demonstrated commitment to Christian higher
education. · The candidate must hold a PhD in Computer Science or a
related discipline by appointment start date. · The candidate
should have undergraduate teaching and mentoring experience with a
record of instructional effectiveness. · The candidate should have
a proven record of scholarly activity/research agenda. · The
candidate must have a demonstrated commitment to community outreach
and engagement, as is expected of faculty at GWU. · The candidate
should have a deep commitment to diversity and inclusion
demonstrated through pedagogy, research, and/or public engagement.
· The candidate must present a track record that demonstrates
exceptional organization, communication, collaboration, and
interpersonal relations. · The candidate must have excellent
interpersonal, written, and verbal communication skills.
Responsibilities: · Teach undergraduate courses including
introduction to computer science, programming in several computing
languages, and computer/database structures. (Although not required
for this position, ability to teach further courses in the
department’s Cybersecurity programs and/or occasional introductory
mathematics courses when needed would be beneficial) · Provide
guidance and supervision to students in undergraduate programs ·
Provide leadership and guidance in the undergraduate programs. ·
Pursue an active research agenda, including undergraduate research
mentoring · Participate in faculty committees and business of the
university, including attendance at departmental, College of Arts &
Sciences, and GWU faculty meetings. · Participate in the
recruitment of students through university, college, and
departmental-sponsored events. · This position may require
occasional travel to attend conferences and meetings. · Assist the
Chair of the Department of Mathematical and Computer Science and/or
Dean, College of Arts & Sciences, upon request. Application
Materials include the following documents: 1. Letter of Interest 2.
Updated Curriculum Vita 3. Statement of teaching philosophy and
evidence of quality teaching 4. Three (3) letters of recommendation
and contact information 5. Unofficial transcripts Unofficial
transcripts are acceptable for application review. If hired,
official transcripts must be sent directly from the institution (to
Academic Affairs for full-time and undergraduate adjuncts, or to
gradstudies@gardner -webb.edu for graduate adjuncts).
Keywords: Gardner Webb University, Huntersville , Assistant Professor of Computer Science, Education / Teaching , Shelby, North Carolina
