The Department of Computer Science at Boise State University is accepting applications for a tenure-track Assistant Professor position, seeking applicants in software engineering particularly those with research that complements current areas of strength in the department such as cybersecurity and artificial intelligence.
Responsibilities include teaching undergraduate and graduate courses, developing a strong research program funded by external sources, supporting and mentoring undergraduate and graduate students, and providing service to the University and the profession along with other activities typical for a tenure-track faculty. Candidates will start in the fall of 2026.
Department overview:
Boise State University has made a significant investment in the growth of the Department of Computer Science, with eighteen new faculty hires, a building in downtown Boise, and several new undergraduate and graduate programs at both the Masters and Ph.D. levels, including programs in Cybersecurity, Data Science, Computer Science, and CMSE. This investment has enabled the department to more than triple in size over the last six years to 26 faculty (18 tenure-track) with 100+ graduates each year and 20-30 MS/PhD graduates each year. .
Undergraduate enrollment has increased to over 700 students at present. Undergraduate degrees in Computer Science have been created with emphasis areas in Cybersecurity, Machine Learning, Secondary Education, and Entrepreneurship. A new undergraduate degree in Artificial Intelligence Science has been created. A new interdisciplinary Ph.D. in Computing program was started in 2016, which has quickly grown to be the largest PhD program at Boise State with 69 students, and with faculty participation from a multitude of departments across campus. Eighteen PhD students have graduated and accepted research or academic positions in industry and universities.
The College of Engineering and Department of Computer Science have a strong record of providing support and mentoring for early career faculty, and a number of resources that can be provided to assist early career faculty in establishing funded research programs. In the last several years new faculty have been very successful in obtaining external funding, with six Computer Science faculty members receiving NSF CAREER awards, and several other faculty receiving large grants from various funding agencies.
The department is a critical part of the vibrant software and high-tech industry in the Boise metropolitan area, with close relationships with tech companies and a strong and active industry advisory board. In 2016 the department moved to a new building located in the heart of downtown Boise – within walking distance to dozens of software companies but still close to the main campus. The department’s location in the heart of downtown allows faculty and students to interact frequently with the ever-growing number of local software companies. Furthermore, the department has close relationships with Idaho’s K-12 school system and has been instrumental in developing and establishing K-12 computer science curricula and standards, as well as establishing and supporting K-12 teacher training programs.
About Boise State:
Boise State University is a powerhouse of creativity, research, and impact. Our campus sits along the Boise River and reaches into the heart of Idaho’s capital – a vibrant hub for innovation, culture, and outdoor adventure. We’re nationally recognized for trailblazing research, student success, and community impact.
Our faculty are scholars, mentors, and changemakers who advance ideas, discoveries, and the next generation of leaders. Boise offers the perfect backdrop – a welcoming city with a thriving arts scene, growing tech sector, and mountains on the horizon. Join us and help shape a bold, collaborative academic community.
Learn more about faculty careers at Boise State and the City of Boise.
Minimum qualifications:
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A Ph.D. in computer science or a closely related field, is required by the date of hire.
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Applicants should demonstrate potential for establishing a record of excellence in teaching, significant contributions in research, and experience in collaborating with faculty or industry to develop and sustain funded research programs.
Preferred qualifications:
Required application materials:
Closing Date:
The search will remain open until the position is filled. Review of applications will begin on October 17th and will continue until the position is filled.
For questions regarding this position, please contact Dr. Elena Sherman at elenaSherman@boisestate.edu
Salary and Benefits:
Salary ranges from $105,000 to $110,000.
Our standard faculty contract is a 9-month contract with pay and benefits spread over 12 months. This is a yearly, renewable contract. More information about faculty contract and work days is available here.
Boise State University provides a best-in-class benefits package, including (but not limited to):