Assistant/Associate Professor of Computer Science

This is a 9-month, full-time, tenure-track position with rank negotiable based on experience. Classes and other responsibilities are conducted primarily on weekdays but may include occasional evening or weekend responsibilities. Attendance is required at typical faculty and administrative meetings including graduation.

LeTourneau University is seeking an exceptional educator with a strong Christian faith to teach and serve within the Department of Computer Science, teaching courses in the areas of cybersecurity, software engineering, game development and the supporting subfields of databases, operating systems, networks, architecture, and artificial intelligence. Research and teaching experience are highly desired.

Primary Responsibilities

• Teach a full-time load of lower and upper division computer science courses in a practical, hands-on program
• Directing student projects and research
• Establish and nurture ongoing partnerships with technology related companies.
• Prepare course materials and assignments
• Contribute to ongoing curriculum review and development

• Genuine support of LeTourneau University's Faith Statement and Community Covenant and enthusiasm for integrating faith and learning in the classroom
• An earned doctorate in the field of computer science, cybersecurity or a closely related field from an accredited university
• Experience in the computing industry or research applicable to the training and direction of undergraduate computer science student activities
• A strong interest and commitment to teaching, research, and advising at the undergraduate level
• A demonstrated ability to relate to students and communicate subject material using contemporary methods
• The ability to interact effectively and professionally with students, colleagues, and administrators
• College level teaching experience is preferred in one or more of the following areas:  cyber security, software engineering, artificial intelligence, and/or game development.

Procedure for Application

Interested applicants should submit a letter of interest, CV, completed application, and copies of unofficial transcripts to the email address listed below. All applications received by January 17^th, 2025, will receive full consideration. Applications after that date will be reviewed as received until the position is filled. Applications are available at www.letu.edu/jobs and should be submitted electronically to:

In accordance with applicable provisions of federal law, applicants for employment who are in agreement with the educational mission of LeTourneau University and applicants for admission to educational programs or activities are considered without discrimination on the basis of race, age, sex, handicapping condition, national origin or genetic information.  Inquiries about this policy should be directed to the Director of Human Resources, (903) 233-4170.

LeTourneau University is the premier Christian polytechnic university in the nation where educators engage students to nurture Christian virtue, develop competency and ingenuity in their professional fields, integrate faith and work, and serve the local and global community.

LETU is a Christ-centered, interdenominational institute of higher learning offering more than 85 undergraduate and graduate degree programs in arts and sciences, aviation, business & technology, communication, computer science, criminal justice, education, engineering, nursing, psychology & counseling and theology & vocation. LETU's 2,700 students represent nearly all 50 states, more than 30 foreign countries, and around 50 different denominational groups.

LETU is consistently recognized by U.S. News and World Report as one of "America's Best Colleges," and the engineering program is ranked nationally. LeTourneau University is accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges (1866 Southern Lane, Decatur, Georgia 30033-4097, telephone 404-679-4500, at http://www.sacscoc.org) to award associate, baccalaureate and master's degrees. LeTourneau University's engineering and engineering technology programs are accredited by the Engineering Accreditation Commission and the Technology Accreditation Commission of the Accreditation Board of Engineering and Technology, 111 Market Place, Suite 1050, Baltimore, MD 21202-4012 - telephone: 410-347-7700. The Carnegie Foundation classifies LeTourneau University as a Master's (Comprehensive) University II.

The 162 acre main campus is located in Longview, Texas, a progressive hub city with an MSA of over 190,000, nestled among the beautiful pine-forested hills and lakes of East Texas. It is approximately 120 miles east of Dallas, Texas and 60 miles west of Shreveport, Louisiana.

See https://www.letu.edu for more information.