Assistant or Associate Professor - Computer Science \u0026 Engineering

Title: Assistant or Associate Professor - Computer Science & Engineering

Employee Classification: Assoc Professor

Campus: University of North Texas

Division: UNT-Provost

SubDivision-Department: UNT-College of Engineering

Department: UNT-Computer Science & Engineering-130310

Job Location: Denton

Salary: Competitive salary based on experience

FTE: 1.00

Retirement Eligibility: ORP Eligible

About Us - Values Overview:

Welcome to the University of North Texas System. The UNT System includes the University of North Texas in Denton and Frisco, the University of North Texas at Dallas and UNT Dallas College of Law, and the University of North Texas Health Science Center at Fort Worth. We are the only university system based exclusively in the robust Dallas-Fort Worth region. We are growing with the North Texas region, employing more than 14,000 employees, educating a record 49,000+ students across our system, and awarding nearly 12,000 degrees each year.

We are one team comprised of individuals who are committed to excellence, curiosity and innovation. We are transforming lives and creating economic opportunity through education. We champion a people-first values-based culture where We Care about each other and those we serve. We believe that we are Better Together because we foster an inclusive environment of respect, belonging, and access for all. We demonstrate Courageous Integrity through setting exceptional standards and acting in the best interest of our communities. We are encouraged to Be Curious about opportunities for learning, creating, discovering, and innovating, and are encouraged to learn from failure. Show Your Fire by joining our team and exhibiting your passion and pride in your work as part of our UNT System team.

Learn more about the UNT System and how we live our values at www.UNTSystem.edu .

Department Summary

The Computer Science and Engineering Department is home to 9 Professors, 13 Associate Professors, 11 Assistant Professors, 30 Professional faculty, over 160 Ph.D. students over 2500 master students and over 1500 bachelor students. We offer a Ph.D. degree in Computer Science and Engineering, M.S. degrees in Artificial Intelligence, Computer Engineering, Computer Science, Cybersecurity, and Data Engineering, ABET-accredited undergraduate degrees in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, and Information Technology, and a new B.S. degree in Cybersecurity. The Department is dedicated to creating a climate in which every faculty and student can be successful. Additional information about the department is available at the website: computerscience.engineering.unt.edu

UNT has a highly diverse campus with a wide range of languages spoken in addition to English. We welcome candidates who have experience with HSI/MSIs and/or who speak Spanish, Vietnamese, American Sign Language, Chinese (Cantonese, Mandarin and other variations), Arabic, Tagalog, Farsi, French, or/and Yoruba.

Position Overview

The Department of Computer Science and Engineering is seeking candidates for a tenure track Assistant or Associate Professor position. The candidate will be expected to teach CSE undergraduate and graduate courses, develop a strong research program funded by external sources, support, and mentor graduate students, and provide service to the University and the profession. A candidate who can strengthen or complement one or more of the department's existing strengths and/or college priority areas, is especially encouraged to apply. Areas of particular interest to the Department of Computer Science and Engineering are Computer Engineering and its related subfields.

Minimum Qualifications

The ideal candidate should hold a terminal degree in computer engineering or a closely related field, appointed to perform the responsibilities of teaching, scholarship, and service. Candidates who are ABD will be considered, but the position requires completion of degree by date of appointment.

For consideration as an Assistant Professor, a strong publication record and the potential to succeed in securing research funding and mentoring graduate students are required. Additionally for an Associate Professor position, we require a sustained record of securing external funding for research activities, providing mentoring to junior faculty, advising graduate students, and providing service to the University and profession.

Candidates seeking appointment at the Associate Professor rank should have a sustained record of scholarship and external research funding, successful mentoring of junior faculty, undergraduate and graduate students, and recognized service activities. Must meet UNT's criteria for tenure.

Preferred Qualifications

Faculty who can strengthen or complement our existing strength areas of Computer Architectures, Computer Networking, Embedded Systems, Operating Systems. Candidates are encouraged to look at our current strengths (e.g., faculty profiles) and address in their application materials how their research expertise would boost our strengths and capacity for future innovations. Our hires will also contribute to the College of Engineering wide priorities in the areas of Artificial Intelligence/Machine Learning, Autonomous Vehicles, Digital Manufacturing, and Smart Sensors.

Required License/Registration/Certifications

Work Schedule:

varies based on assignment

Driving University Vehicle:

No

Security Sensitive:

This is a Security Sensitive Position.

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Benefits:

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EEO Statement:

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