University of Arizona
Assistant, Associate, or Full Professor Computer Science (Multiple Positions)
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Job Description
- Req#: req17631
- The faculty member will develop and maintain a top-quality research program, teach graduate and undergraduate courses, and perform service to the department, field, and wider community.
- Ph.D. in Computer Science or closely related field by the position start date.
Assistant, Associate, or Full Professor Computer Science (Multiple Positions) Posting Number req17631 Department Computer Science Department Website Link https://www.cs.arizona.edu/ Medical Sub-Speciality Location Main Campus Address Tucson, AZ USA Position Highlights The Department of Computer Science at the University of Arizona invites applications for multiple tenure-track/tenured faculty positions in all areas of Computer Science and at all ranks. Two of the positions are expected to be in the general area of Artificial Intelligence, Machine Learning, and/or Data Science and are collaborative with the Applied Math and Statistics programs.
The Department of Computer Science has a long history of research accomplishment, influential software distribution, and substantial external funding. The department currently has 19 tenure-track faculty, 12 teaching faculty, and a vibrant and growing Computer Science program. We expect continued growth of both the faculty and student populations in the years ahead. Current research areas include algorithms, bioinformatics, compilers, computational geometry, databases, high-performance computing, machine learning, natural language processing, networks, operating systems, security, computer vision, and visualization. The Computer Science department is in the College of Science, which includes other highly ranked departments such as Astronomy and Geosciences, with which Computer Science faculty actively collaborate.
As part of a Hispanic Serving Institution, the department is committed to addressing barriers in the field. We encourage applications from people who share our vision of bringing a transformational educational experience to our students and who are committed to anti-bias practices and mentoring under-represented students. We are particularly interested in receiving applications from members of groups that have been historically underrepresented in their chosen fields.
The University of Arizona is located in the heart of Tucson, the second largest city in Arizona. The Tucson metro area has over one million people, has its own international airport, and is close to Phoenix with a population of over five million. Tucson is known for its stunning desert landscape. It is surrounded by saguaros and 4 mountain ranges and has ample opportunities for leisure activities, including amazing biking, hiking, rock climbing, horseback riding, and caving. Tucson is one of 49 UNESCO Cities of Gastronomy, and has a vibrant music and art scene.Outstanding UA benefits include health, dental, and vision insurance plans; life insurance and disability programs; paid vacation, sick leave, and holidays; UA/ASU/NAU tuition reduction for the employee and qualified family members; state and optional retirement plans; access to UA recreation and cultural activities; and more!
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Duties & Responsibilities Minimum Qualifications Preferred Qualifications Rank To be Determined Tenure Information Tenure Track (T/TE) FLSA Exempt Full Time/Part Time Full Time Number of Hours Worked per Week 40 Job FTE 1.0 Work Calendar Academic Job Category Faculty Benefits Eligible Yes - Full Benefits Rate of Pay DOE Compensation Type salary at 1.0 full-time equivalency (FTE) Type of criminal background check required: Name-based criminal background check (non-security sensitive) Number of Vacancies 3 Target Hire Date 8/19/2024 Expected End Date Contact Information for Candidates Faculty Recruiting Committee Chair
search@cs.arizona.edu
Open Date 9/28/2023 Open Until Filled Yes Documents Needed to Apply Curriculum Vitae (CV), Cover Letter, and Three Additional Documents Special Instructions to Applicant For your application to be considered complete, please upload the following documents within your application: (1) Cover Letter
(2) Curriculum Vitae
(3) Research Statement (in “Additional Document” slot)
(4) Teaching Statement (in "Additional Document" slot)
(5) Reference Contact Information (in "Additional Document" slot), that lists contact information for a minimum of three professional references.Diversity Statement At the University of Arizona, we value our inclusive climate because we know that diversity in experiences and perspectives is vital to advancing innovation, critical thinking, solving complex problems, and creating an inclusive academic community. As a Hispanic-serving institution, we translate these values into action by seeking individuals who have experience and expertise working with diverse students, colleagues, and constituencies. Because we seek a workforce with a wide range of perspectives and experiences, we provide equal employment opportunities to applicants and employees without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, or genetic information. As an Employer of National Service, we also welcome alumni of AmeriCorps, Peace Corps, and other national service programs and others who will help us advance our Inclusive Excellence initiative aimed at creating a university that values student, staff and faculty engagement in addressing issues of diversity and inclusiveness. About the company
95194 The University of Arizona is a public land-grant research university in Tucson, Arizona.