Tenure-Track Assistant Professor of Computer Science and Engineering

Company: Computing Research Association
Location: Washington
Posted on: November 13, 2024

Job Description:

Purpose:The Department of Computer Science & Engineering at Santa Clara University invites applications for three tenure-track Assistant Professor positions starting in the 2024-2025 academic year. To complement expertise of current faculty, address areas of strong interest to students, and enhance collaboration opportunities with local industries, the department is particularly interested in candidates with specializations in Software Engineering, Programming languages/Compilers, Computer Architecture, Natural Language Processing, Computer Vision, Computer Security and Privacy, and Responsible AI. However, strong candidates will be seriously considered regardless of area of specialization.Santa Clara University () is a comprehensive Jesuit, Catholic university, located in the heart of Silicon Valley. Distinguished by the highest retention rate and has been ranked first among all regional universities in the West by U.S. News and World Report. The School of Engineering is committed to improving the human condition through engineering education, practice, and scholarship.SCU maintains small class sizes and promotes close faculty/student interaction. The Department () offers B.S., M.S. and Ph.D. degrees, with 30 full-time faculty, and a strong pool of approximately 20 part-time adjunct faculty who instruct about 500 undergraduate majors, and about 400 part-time and full-time graduate (M.S. and Ph.D.) majors. The School of Engineering maintains strong ties to local industry.SCU and the computer science and engineering profession are committed to justice, equity, diversity, and inclusion; we seek candidates whose research, teaching, and/or service have prepared them to help fulfill these commitments. All SCU faculty engage in teaching, research and service. The ideal candidate will express enthusiasm for teaching lower and upper division undergraduate and graduate courses in areas of specialization, fulfilling all responsibilities related to those courses, and for engaging students from diverse backgrounds in learning.Salary:$113,443-125,976 based on experience, education, and expertise.Basic Qualifications:Applicants must hold a doctorate (PhD or ABD, all but dissertation, required by appointment start date) in computer science, computer engineering, informatics, or in a closely related field; have demonstrated a strong potential for high-quality research in computing; and have a strong commitment and ability to teach at both the undergraduate and graduate levels.Responsibilities:Teaching undergraduate and graduate courses in areas of specialization, and fulfilling all responsibilities related to those courses. The standard academic year course load for tenured and tenure-track positions is seven quarter-level course equivalents. Limited course buyout may be approved using external grant funds.Developing a research program that leads to high-quality publications, competitive for funding by external sources, and engages students as participants in that research.Appropriate service to the department, school, university, and profession.Start Date: 09/01/2025Close Date: Review of applications will begin on December 15, 2024Open Until Filled: YesSpecial Instructions to Applicants:Applicants should upload a letter of application, three statements, a detailed CV, and the names and contact information of three professional references.All applications MUST include the following required documents:

• Letter of Interest
• Statement of research interests, statement of teaching interests, and statement of equity, diversity and inclusion
• Curriculum Vitae
• Names and contact information of three Professional ReferencesAll materials should be submitted online at Complete application packets received by December 15, 2024 will receive full consideration. However, the position will remain open until filled.EEO Statement:Equal Opportunity/Notice of NondiscriminationSanta Clara University is an equal opportunity/equal access/affirmative action employer fully committed to achieving a diverse workforce and complies with all Federal and California State laws, regulations, and executive orders regarding non-discrimination and affirmative action. Applications from members of historically underrepresented groups are especially encouraged.
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