We are currently hiring for two types of positions to start for the Fall 2023 semester: two tenure-track positions (Assistant or Associate), and a teaching faculty position. Tenure-track positions require research, whereas teaching faculty positions do not. Both positions are full members of the department who vote on decisions and are involved in curriculum discussions. Details on both types of positions can be found on this page.
About Us
Our department offers an ABET accredited B.S. In Computer Science as well as a more flexible B.A. in Computer Science. We also support Loyola’s undergraduate and masters-level Data Science programs, and interdisciplinary majors across campus. We graduate 25-30 computer science majors each year. You can read more about our department at
http://www.cs.loyola.edu.
US News ranks Loyola University Maryland #4 in Regional Universities North. Baltimore is #5 on Forbes’s list of rising start-up cities, and the Baltimore/Washington region is a national technology hub. The Baltimore area is home to many governmental and private institutions that offer opportunities for scholarly collaboration such as the National Institutes of Standards and Technology (NIST), NASA, Northrop Grumman, Lockheed Martin, many startups, etc.
Loyola’s commitment to diversity and inclusion spans the entire campus. With an Office of Equity and Inclusion headed by our Chief Equity and Inclusion Officer, we are committed to providing an environment where everyone can learn, grow, and thrive. Key efforts include faculty development programming, opportunities for learning (e.g., Diversity Reading Groups), investment in pedagogical resources for differential instruction (e.g., Fellows Programs), affinity faculty and staff groups, and following best-practices for hiring.
Loyola also offers a wide range of benefits for full-time faculty, including excellent 403-b retirement matching, full semester parental leave, and more. For a full list of the benefits available at Loyola University Maryland, please visit
https://www.loyola.edu/department/hr/benefits.
Two Tenure-Track Positions to Start August 2023
The Department of Computer Science at Loyola University Maryland is seeking individuals committed to excellence in undergraduate education at a vibrant liberal arts university who can continue a productive research program. We have two tenure-track positions that begin July 2023 and will consider both Assistant and Associate Professor applications. The hired faculty members will be joining a collaborative and supportive small department of eight full-time faculty, with a teaching load of 8-9 credits during each of the fall and spring semesters (2 courses with lab or 3 courses without labs), no required summer teaching, and research support (travel funding, startup funds, equipment funds, student research support, etc.). The successful candidate will primarily teach in these undergraduate programs ranging from introductory to advanced level, and will have the opportunity to teach in the Data Science Masters program as well. Candidates in all areas of specialization will be considered. We are particularly interested in applicants with an interest in teaching first- and second-year students, computer science theory courses, or data science courses.
Deadline: As of March 2023, applications are continuing to be considered until both positions are filled.
Required Qualifications
The successful candidate for either position must have a Ph.D. in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, or a closely related field.
The successful candidate for Assistant Professor must have the following:
- Demonstrated potential and interest in excellence in teaching;
- Demonstrated potential for significant scholarly activity; and
- An awareness of and interest in high impact practices in line with the mission of Jesuit higher education.
The successful candidate for Associate Professor must have the following:
- Significant teaching experience at the undergraduate level, including demonstrated usage of high impact practices;
- Recent scholarly activity and a commitment to continued research; and
- An interest in eventually, but not immediately, serving at least one 3-year term as department chair.
Preferred Qualifications
Assistant Professor applicants with teaching experience will be preferred.
Additional qualifications that are not required but are preferred for both positions include:
- Teaching experience in first- and second-year courses, or in Computer Science theory, or in data science;
- A demonstrated commitment to excellence in teaching, including engagement with high impact practices;
- A demonstrated commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion in the classroom.
How to Apply
To apply please upload the following at https://careers.loyola.edu/postings/6244:
- A cover letter that states if you are interested in the assistant or associate position, a brief summary of your teaching interests and experience, a brief summary of your research, a brief summary of what qualifications you meet, and why you are interested in Loyola.
- An up-to-date Curriculum Vitae.
- A list of three professional references.
- A faculty essay. The faculty essay should include both a research statement and a teaching statement. The teaching statement should include your philosophy of teaching, a summary of your teaching experiences, and the courses that you are excited to teach.
Teaching Faculty Position to Start August 2023
The Department of Computer Science at Loyola University Maryland is seeking individuals committed to excellence in undergraduate education at a vibrant liberal arts university, to join our department as teaching faculty. The hired faculty members will be joining a collaborative and supportive small department of eight full-time faculty, with a teaching load of 11-12 credits during each of the fall and spring semesters, and no required summer teaching. We are particularly interested in candidates who can teach throughout the curriculum, although we are also interested in applicants who focus on successful teaching in introductory major-level courses.
Teaching faculty are on renewable contracts with no limit for the number of years they stay with the university. Teaching faculty also have the opportunity for promotion similar to the tenure-track structure, and multi-year contracts.
Deadline: Priority application deadline is 3/31/23, but applications will continue to be considered until the position is filled.
Required Qualifications
The successful candidate for either position must have
- A Master's degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, or a closely related field;
- Demonstrated potential and interest in excellence in teaching;
- An awareness of and interest in high impact practices in line with the mission of Jesuit higher education.
Preferred Qualifications
Additional qualifications that are not required but are preferred include:
- A PhD in Computer science or related field
- Teaching experience in first- and second-year courses, or in Computer Science theory;
- A demonstrated commitment to excellence in teaching, including engagement with high impact practices;
- A demonstrated commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion in the classroom.
How to Apply
To apply please upload the following at https://careers.loyola.edu/hr/postings/6653:
- A cover letter that states a brief summary of your teaching interests and experience, a brief summary of what qualifications you have for the position, and why you are interested in Loyola.
- An up-to-date Curriculum Vitae.
- A list of three professional references.
- A teaching statement that includes your philosophy of teaching, a summary of your teaching experiences, and the courses that you are excited to teach.