Job Details
Job Title: Assistant Professor - Computer Science
Location: UNG-Dahlonega, GA
Regular/Temporary: Regular
Full/Part Time: Full-Time
Job ID: 303765
About Us
Located in the fastest-growing region of the state, the University of North Georgia is a multi-campus university with an enrollment of over 20,000 students, making it one of the largest institutions in the University System of Georgia. UNG is focused on a mission of educational excellence, leadership development and community engagement opportunities that develop students into leaders for a diverse and global society. Through a variety of educational pathways that provide access and range from certificates and associate degrees to a professional doctoral program, UNG is responsive to regional education and economic development needs. Federally designated as a senior military college, one of the university's signature leadership programs is its 800-member Corps of Cadets on UNG's Dahlonega Campus.
Location
Dahlonega
Department Information
The Department of Computer Science and Cybersecurity resides in UNG's College of Science and Mathematics. The Department offers a B.S. in Computer Science, B.S. in Cybersecurity, and minors in Computer Science, Cybersecurity, Information Assurance and Security, Mobile Application Development, and Machine Learning. The Department also offers an M.S. in Computer Science and a Graduate Certificate in Cybersecurity.
Job Summary
The Department of Computer Science and Cybersecurity invites applications for a tenure-track position in Computer Science on the Dahlonega campus at the Assistant Professor level beginning in August 2027. This is a full-time tenure-track position with benefits.
Applications will be accepted until the position is filled. For full consideration, please apply by January 15, 2027.
For technical support or assistance completing a job application, please contact the USG Service Desk at (877) 251-2644 or support@usg.edu.
Responsibilities
- Teach courses at the undergraduate and graduate levels (three courses per semester)
- Research and scholarship in the area of expertise
- Professional service to the Department, College, and University.
Required Qualifications
- A doctorate in computer science or closely related field is required at the time of appointment.
- Demonstrated excellence in teaching is essential.
- Scholarly and service activities are expected.
- Strong candidates will have a solid background in artificial intelligence and/or cybersecurity.
Required Documents to Attach
- Resume/Curriculum Vitae, Cover Letter, Transcripts, Teaching Philosophy, and Statement of Research
- Contact information for three professional references
USG Core Values
The University System of Georgia is comprised of our 25 institutions of higher education and learning as well as the System Office. Our USG Statement of Core Values are Integrity, Excellence, Accountability, and Respect. These values serve as the foundation for all that we do as an organization, and each USG community member is responsible for demonstrating and upholding these standards. More details on the USG Statement of Core Values and Code of Conduct are available in USG Board Policy 8.2.18.1.2 and can be found on-line at https://www.usg.edu/policymanual/section8/C224/#p8.2.18_personnel_conduct.
Additionally, USG supports Freedom of Expression as stated in Board Policy 6.5 Freedom of Expression and Academic Freedom found on-line at https://www.usg.edu/policymanual/section6/C2653.
Institutional Values
The University of North Georgia, a regional multi-campus institution and premier senior military college, provides a culture of academic excellence in a student-focused environment that includes quality education, service, research, and creativity. This is accomplished through broad access to comprehensive academic and co-curricular programs that develop students into leaders for a diverse and global society. The University of North Georgia is a University System of Georgia leadership institution and is The Military College of Georgia. More details on the UNG Mission, Values, Vision, and Culture can be found at https://ung.edu/about/mission-vision-values.php
Conditions of Employment
Offers of employment are contingent upon completion of a background investigation including a criminal background check demonstrating your eligibility for employment with the University of North Georgia, as determined by University of North Georgia in its sole discretion, confirmation of the credentials and employment history reflected in your application materials and, if applicable, a satisfactory credit check. Applicants may be subject to a pre-employment drug test.
Equal Employment Opportunity
The University of North Georgia, a unit of the University System of Georgia, is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, gender, sex or national origin, age, disability, religion, genetics or veteran status. Georgia is an open records state. Also, UNG is a federal contractor and desires priority referrals of protected veterans.
Other Information
This is not a supervisory position.
This position does not have any financial responsibilities.
This position will be required to drive.
This role is considered a position of trust.
This position does not require a purchasing card (P-Card).
This position may travel 1% - 24% of the time.
This position does not require security clearance.
Please note: the University of North Georgia career board updates daily, positions are subject to be removed without prior notice or before the posting expires.
Background Check
- Position of Trust + Education
Special Applicant Instructions
- If you received any graduate degrees from an institution outside the United States, you must provide a foreign course-by-course credential evaluation by an independent evaluation service that is a member of the National Association of Credential Evaluation Services, Inc. (NACES). Find a full list of NACES members at http://www.naces.org