Assistant/Associate/Full Professor – College of Computing

By On Oct 29, 2026

Assistant/Associate/Full Professor – College of
Computing

Allendale, MI

Full Time

R105083

The College of Computing at Grand Valley State University is
expanding and inviting applications for one tenured or tenure-track
position across all ranks to join in Winter 2027 or Fall 2027.
While all areas of Computer Science or closely related areas are
encouraged to apply, preference will be given to candidates with a
teaching and/or research background in Artificial Intelligence,
Cybersecurity, Software Engineering, Data Science, Quantum
Computing, and Human-Centered Computing/Design to fill the
position.. We offer competitive salaries and generous start-up
packages to support faculty in initiating and sustaining their
research projects. Successful candidates will teach undergraduate
and graduate courses, mentor undergraduate and graduate students,
establish a robust, externally funded research program, and publish
in peer-reviewed journals and conference proceedings. The faculty
can also hire PhD students via our new PhD program in Computing and
join various research institutes hosted in the College of
Computing.

Position Information

• One tenured or tenure-track open rank position

• Competitive salary and benefits

• Generous start-up packages

• Professional development

• Industry collaboration opportunities

• Interdisciplinary research opportunities with other
colleges

Applicants of all ranks require an earned doctorate in Computer
Science, or a closely related field by the appointment date.
Applicants for tenured Associate and Full Professor must have
academic experience demonstrating excellent teaching and a strong
scholarship record, with a history of successful grant
writing.

You can contribute by teaching in comprehensive degree programs and
designing new programs to prepare career-ready talent in
cutting-edge areas of computing. You will have the opportunity to
expand our research and teaching portfolio and increase the impact
via multidisciplinary collaborations. The College of Computing
offers ABET accredited undergraduate programs, several minors,
badges and graduate degrees. Grand Valley has over 24,000 students.
The College of Computing has over 50 full-time faculty,
approximately 1,000 undergraduate students, and 400 graduate
students. We focus on experiential learning with opportunities for
faculty-industry collaboration via the college’s Applied Computing
Institute, our Institute for Cybersecurity Education and Research,
as well as the Artificial Intelligence Research and Innovation
Institute, the West Michigan Trustworthy Artificial Intelligence
Consortium, and newly established GVSU Hub on Advanced Computing
Research.

Salary & Benefits:

Assistant Professor: Minimum starting salary of $105,000,
commensurate with experience

Associate Professor: Minimum starting salary of $125,000,
commensurate with experience

Full Professor: Minimum starting salary of $160,000, commensurate
with experience

Comprehensive benefits
package including medical, vision, dental, life insurance,
generous employer retirement contributions, wellness resources and
tuition waiver effective on date of hire.

Primary Duties:

• Teach undergraduate and graduate courses

• Mentor undergraduate and graduate students

• Establish a robust, externally funded research program

• Publish in peer-reviewed journals and conference
proceedings

Required Qualifications and Education:

• Ph.D. in Computer Science, or a closely-related field

• Record of teaching excellence commensurate with desired
rank

• Record of research and scholarly publications commensurate with
desired rank

• Commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion

• Record of external funding commensurate with desired rank

• Record of leadership and mentorship commensurate with desired
rank

Working Conditions:

Normal office environment. Some travel may be required.

How to Apply:

Apply online at GVSU Careers. To be considered for the
position, applicants must upload the following to the online
application:

(1) Cover Letter

(2) Curriculum Vitae

(3) Unofficial Ph.D. and/or terminal degree transcripts from
awarding institutions

(4) Teaching philosophy and evidence of teaching excellence, if
applicable, including teaching evaluations for all courses taught
in the last two years with department/school comparisons (and any
other evidence of teaching excellence)

(5) Research statement and sample of completed or in-progress
research work

If you have questions about the position or the posting, please
contact hodgsoal@gvsu.edu. If you need technical
assistance, please contact Human Resources at hro@gvsu.edu.

Application Deadline:

Application review will begin October 19 and will continue until
the positions are filled.

The Grand Valley campuses are in Allendale and downtown Grand
Rapids, which is the second largest metropolitan area in Michigan.
The area offers numerous cultural and recreational opportunities, a
moderate cost of living, and a high quality of life. Visit
www.experiencegr.com or www.hellowestmichigan.com for information
on living in the west Michigan area. Refer to our web site
(www.gvsu.edu/computing) for additional information about our
faculty, students, and university (www.gvsu.edu).

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to
perform each essential duty satisfactorily. Must have the physical
stamina to work long hours and/or more than 5 days per week. The
requirements listed are representative of the knowledge, skill
and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to
enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential
functions. The information contained in this job description is for
compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act as amended by
the ADA Amendment Act (2008), Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act
of 1973, and other applicable federal and state laws that prohibit
discrimination on the basis of disability. GVSU will provide
reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with
disabilities upon request. See www.gvsu.edu/equalopportunity/. TDD
Callers: Call Michigan Relay Center at 711 (in State) or
1-800-833-7833 (out of State).

Grand Valley State University is an Antidiscrimination/Equal
Opportunity Employer, which includes providing equal opportunity
for protected veterans and individuals with disabilities.
University policy extends protections to additional
identities.

To apply, visit https://gvsu.wd1.myworkdayjobs.com/en-US/careers/job/Allendale-MI/Assistant-Associate-Full-Professor—College-of-Computing_R105083

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