Assistant Professor of Computer Science (24-91)

Francis Marion University (FMU) and the Computer Science program in the School of Business invite applicants for a tenure-track position in Computer Science.  Francis Marion University desires a teacher-scholar who excels in both teaching and scholarship with the ability to teach a variety of undergraduate computer science courses. Strong mentoring skills are very desirable.

Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

• Teaching computer science courses at the undergraduate level.
• Supervising field and clinical experiences.
• Academic advising.
• Participating in program assessment and accreditation activities.
• Conducting and/or developing and publishing research.
• Serving on school/university committees; and
• Participating with professional organizations.

FMU Preferences: Earned doctorate in Computer Science from an accredited institution.  ABD with imminent completion date will be considered.

The School of Business at Francis Marion University, a public regional liberal arts university with a diverse student population, is accredited by the Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business (AACSB). Francis Marion provides generous support for teaching, research and professional development. Summer research stipends are available on a competitive basis.

Francis Marion University School of Business: https://www.fmarion.edu/business/

Francis Marion University is a state-supported, regional, liberal arts university serving approximately 4,000 students in Florence, SC: a growing city with a vibrant culture and varied recreational programs (especially tennis and golf), community events, and festivals. The campus is within easy driving distance of the state capitol Columbia, as well as other areas of interest including Myrtle Beach, Charleston, Charlotte, Greenville, Asheville, Raleigh, and Savannah.

Francis Marion University has been recognized for its excellence in education by several national ranking agencies. US News and World Report named FMU as one of its top regional universities in the south for more than a decade. FMU has been named as “The Chronicle’s Great Colleges to Work For” 2013-2023.

Position to begin: August 2025

Materials Needed:

1. Letter of Interest (Referencing Position Number 24-91), outlining teaching and research interests.
2. Curriculum vitae.
3. Copies of graduate transcripts (official transcripts of all graduate course work will be required of the successful candidate).
4. Three letters of reference.
5. FMU Faculty Application.

To obtain a copy of the faculty application, please click here.

Mail completed application packet to: Dr. Charlene Wages, Vice President for Administration and Planning, Francis Marion University, PO Box 100547, Florence, SC 29502-0547. May be emailed to: HRassist@fmarion.edu or faxed to 843-661-1202.

Screening of applications will begin immediately and will continue until the position is filled.

As Francis Marion University has continued to be recognized for its diverse student body, it especially welcomes applicants who can affirm and enhance its mission.

Applicants honorably discharged from a branch of the United States Armed Forces, who meet the minimum training and experience requirements, are given employment preference by all State agencies and higher education institutions in South Carolina.

An Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Institution