Job Details

Institution: Tennessee Tech University
Location: Cookeville, TN
Posted: November 17, 2025
Position Type: Full-Time, Nine-Month, Non-Tenure Track
Start Date: August 1, 2026
Salary: Commensurate with qualifications and experience
Renewable: Yes, based on performance, departmental needs, and funding

Job Purpose

Teach undergraduate courses, perform research, and support the Department of Computer Science’s service mission.

Essential Functions

• Teach undergraduate computer science courses.

• Advise students on academic curricula, career opportunities, and professionalism.

• Engage in departmental and university service activities.

Minimum Qualifications

• Master’s degree in Computer Science or a closely related field from an accredited institution by start date.

• Demonstrated ability for undergraduate teaching excellence.

• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.

Preferred Qualifications

• Doctorate in Computer Science or completion of all coursework (ABD) by start date.

• Experience teaching core undergraduate topics: programming, data structures, algorithms, theory, databases, systems, and software engineering.

Work Hours & Benefits

• Full-time, nine-month schedule

• Competitive benefits package including:

  • One sick day per month and thirteen university holidays

  • Shared-cost medical and life insurance

  • Retirement plans, optional 401(k)

  • Educational benefits

Equal Opportunity

Tennessee Tech is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer.

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