Director of Computing Programs and Associate/Full Teaching Professor, Oakland- Khoury College ofComputer Sciences

About the Opportunity

The Khoury College of Computer Sciences at Northeastern University invites applications for the position of Director of Computing Programs and Associate/Full Teaching Professor beginning July or September 2026 at our campus in Oakland, CA. At least three years of relevant experience is required for appointment at the Associate level, and at least six years for Full Professor.

We invite you to join a college with highly-regarded research, a comprehensive one faculty model that integrates academic, teaching, and research faculty, support for research-active teaching-track faculty, and our underlying mission of “CS for Everyone.” We aim to establish a computing population—students, faculty, researchers, and staff—that reflects today’s global society, and to ensure that computing innovations benefit all of society. Building relationships with students and service to the university and community are integral components of the position.

Northeastern University is home to 35,000 full- and part-time graduate and undergraduate students and to the nation’s premier cooperative education program. The past decade has witnessed a dramatic increase in Northeastern’s international reputation for research and innovative educational programs.

The 135-acre Oakland campus, home to the Mills Institute, is a green oasis with deep connections to a vibrant urban community. The campus features 65 historic and contemporary buildings, many of which are award-winning. These buildings also house 47,600 square feet of academic and laboratory space, making it Northeastern's west coast hub for innovation, experiential learning, and frontier technology. Khoury Oakland faculty are externally known for Human-Centered Computing research including the areas of Visualization and Usable and Safe AI. The Khoury Oakland student population is predominantly undergraduate with growing cohorts of Masters and PhD students. Khoury students work with faculty on research projects in partnership with local government, national labs and technology companies.

Responsibilities:

The ideal candidate for the Director and Associate/Full Teaching Professor role will be able to combine demonstrated administrative experience and strong leadership skills to create a strategic vision for growth of innovative and impactful programs in the region. The Director and Associate/Full Teaching Professor will be responsible for the following: teaching undergraduate and graduate courses in Computer Science and related fields; supervising teaching faculty; mentoring researchers in their field; performing service to the college, university, and discipline; overseeing the operational and academic functions of Khoury programs on the campus, including faculty mentoring, budgeting, and collaboration with staff that provide academic advising, co-curricular programming, and career services support as well as the faculty and staff of other colleges in support of regional programs and goals. The Director and Associate/Full Teaching Professor will work closely with dean-level college
leadership and directors of other Northeastern University regional campuses to ensure equitable delivery of high-quality programming in Oakland. The Director and Associate/Full Teaching Professor will serve as an essential liaison between the regional campus leadership and the College, and will work closely with the campus, the College, and College faculty and staff at the campus to strategize and lead the vision for the College’s presence in Oakland.

Qualifications:

Candidates must hold a Ph.D., or foreign equivalent, in Computer Science or a related field from an accredited institution by the employment start date. At least three years of relevant experience is required for appointment at the Associate level, and at least six years for Full Professor.

Documents to Submit:

Please submit a cover letter of interest highlighting research and teaching accomplishments and relevant professional experience. Candidates must also submit a statement of leadership philosophy and vision, a teaching statement, a curriculum vitae, and an optional research statement.

Teaching statement: Please summarize your past instructional and/or mentorship experiences, your pedagogical philosophy, your plans/goals for teaching at Northeastern (including existing and proposed courses), and your strategies for teaching and mentoring a cohort of undergraduate and graduate students.

Research statement (optional): Please summarize your research, including a short description of your research focus, any notable successes, including successful grant-seeking activities, and any work you have undertaken with students, both at the undergraduate and graduate level. In addition, please identify any research priorities you will have as a Khoury College faculty member in Oakland.

Compensation is commensurate with qualifications and includes an outstanding benefits package.

For more information about the College, please visit http://khoury.northeastern.edu/.

Position Type

Academic

Additional Information

Northeastern University considers factors such as candidate work experience, education and skills when extending an offer.  

All qualified applicants are encouraged to apply and will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, age, sex, sexual orientation, disability status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.

Pay Range:

Associate Teaching Professor: $171,000 - $197,000 | Teaching Professor: $188,000 - $216,000

With the pay range(s) shown above, the starting salary will depend on several factors, which may include your education, experience, location, knowledge and expertise, and skills as well as a pay comparison to similarly-situated employees already in the role. Salary ranges are reviewed regularly and are subject to change.