Job description

Hempstead, NY

About Hofstra

At Hofstra University, intellectual curiosity is not just aspirational – it is central to how we engage on a daily basis. Hofstra faculty work within a diverse scholarly community committed to student success, intellectual discovery, free inquiry, inclusivity, and collaboration.

Enrolling more than 10,000 students, Hofstra offers students an array of undergraduate and graduate academic programs spanning the arts, humanities, sciences, business, engineering, law, health care, communications, and more.

Our accomplished faculty collaborate with students to explore interdisciplinary questions and produce innovative research that lays the foundation for future personal and professional success. With a beautiful campus in Hempstead, NY, Hofstra’s location seamlessly merges the tranquility of coastal suburban living with the boundless opportunities of nearby New York City.

Hofstra University seeks candidates who will contribute to a supportive climate for students, faculty, and staff of all identities and backgrounds. We especially encourage women, people of color, members of the LGBTQ+ community, veterans, and people with disabilities to apply.

Position Number: 896551

School/Division: School of Engineering

Description

The DeMatteis School of Engineering and Applied Science is pleased to invite applications for a tenure-track position in the Department of Computer Science at Hofstra University. The position is at the Assistant or Associate Professor level.

• Strong candidates in all areas of computer science are encouraged to apply. Interdisciplinary work is a plus.
• We value faculty’s commitment to teaching and sustained research productivity.
• The academic programs in the Computer Science Department are experiencing rapid growth.
• The department offers degrees in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Cybersecurity Data Science and Machine Learning, and Computer Science and Mathematics at undergraduate and/or master’s levels.
• The research interests of the current faculty include cloud computing and systems, high performance computer architecture, embedded systems, cybersecurity, AI, cognitive neuroscience, data mining, computer vision, computational algebra, logic and programming languages.
• The department is housed in the newly constructed Science & Innovation Center which boasts Data Center with High Performance GPU Cluster and state of the art academic facilities.

Responsibilities: teaching, research, mentoring, and service duties typical for academic institutions of higher learning.

• Effective teaching of undergraduate and graduate level
• Sustained research, publications in highly ranked journals and conferences
• Service duties include: committee work at departmental, school or university level, student advisement, participation at admission and alumni events; service to the profession and the community at large.

Qualifications

• Applicants are expected to have completed a Ph.D. in Computer Science or a closely related field by September 1, 2025.

Preferred Quals Summary

Preference will be given to applicants able to teach courses in some of the following areas:

• Computer graphics and real-time rendering
• System security, ethical hacking, and digital forensics
• Programming languages and distributed and parallel computing
• Data science and machine learning

How to apply

Please upload the following with your application for consideration:

• Cover letter indicating why Hofstra is a good fit
• Title, name, address, email and phone of three references
• Curriculum vitae
• Statement of teaching experience and philosophy and a list of courses in the preferred areas that the candidate is able to teach.
• Statement of current research interests and anticipated future research directions.
• Two sample publications in a single PDF

Applications will be considered on a rolling basis until the position is filled or until May 31, 2025 whichever comes first. Inquiries should be directed to [email protected].

Tenure Track: Yes

EEO Statement

Hofstra University is an equal opportunity employer, committed to fostering diversity in its faculty, administrative staff and student body, and encourages applications from the entire spectrum of a diverse community.

Salary/Salary Range
$105,000-$125,000; includes a competitive start up research package

Hofstra University is an equal opportunity employer, committed to fostering diversity in its faculty administrative staff and student body, and encourages applications from the entire spectrum of a diverse community.