The Department of Computer Science is accepting applications for two tenure-track faculty positions at the rank of Assistant Professor.
The online applications may be found at the links below; both postings will close on November 1st, 2021 (11:59 pm).
Assistant Professor - Specializing in Artificial Intelligence
The Department of Computer Science in the College of Liberal Arts and Sciences at Iowa State University seeks outstanding applicants for a tenure-track faculty position at the rank of Assistant Professor. We are looking for candidates in all areas of Computer Science who complement and expand our current research strengths, including but not limited to, broad areas of artificial intelligence, computer vision, machine learning, and natural language processing.
The successful candidate will be responsible for developing and sustaining a strong research program; developing collaborative and interdisciplinary research; publishing in top venues; supervising outstanding graduate students; teaching undergraduate and graduate courses; and enhancing ISU through professional and institutional service. We are interested in exceptional candidates that can expand our research profile in new research areas.
We are seeking candidates who share in our mission of achieving excellence through diversity and inclusion. In the Department of Computer Science, and at the University as a whole, we translate the values of diversity and inclusion into action by seeking a diverse faculty and by seeking individuals who have experience working with diverse students, colleagues, staff, and constituents.
Assistant Professor - Specializing in Systems
The Department of Computer Science in the College of Liberal Arts and Sciences at Iowa State University seeks outstanding applicants for a tenure-track faculty position at the rank of Assistant Professor. We are looking for candidates in all areas of Computer Science who complement and expand our current research strengths, including but not limited to, broad areas of computer networks, computer security, embedded, real-time and autonomous systems, high-performance computing, mobile computing, and operating systems.
The successful candidate will be responsible for developing and sustaining a strong research program; developing collaborative and interdisciplinary research; publishing in top venues; supervising outstanding graduate students; teaching undergraduate and graduate courses; and enhancing ISU through professional and institutional service. We are interested in exceptional candidates that can expand our research profile in new research areas.
We are seeking candidates who share in our mission of achieving excellence through diversity and inclusion. In the Department of Computer Science, and at the University as a whole, we translate the values of diversity and inclusion into action by seeking a diverse faculty and by seeking individuals who have experience working with diverse students, colleagues, staff, and constituents.
Required Minimum Qualifications:
- Ph.D. or equivalent degree in computer science or a closely related field.
- Publication in top tier venues.
- In addition to the above, appointments at the rank of Associate Professor must provide evidence of excellence in scholarship that establishes the individual as a significant contributor to the field or profession, with potential for national distinction.
Preferred Qualifications:
- Evidence of a strong publication record in top conferences or journals.
- AI - Evidence of scholarship in broad areas of artificial intelligence, computer vision, machine learning, and natural language processing.
- Systems - Evidence of scholarship in broad areas of computer networks, computer security, embedded, real-time and autonomous systems, high-performance computing, mobile computing, and operating systems.
- Demonstrated ability or potential to develop a high impact, externally funded research program.
- Demonstrated ability or potential to excel in teaching at the undergraduate and graduate levels.
- Demonstrated ability or potential to mentor research of undergraduate and graduate students.
- Demonstrated ability or potential to engage in professional and institutional service and leadership.
- Evidence of ability to work effectively with diverse student, faculty, and staff populations.
Department/Program & College Description:
The Department of Computer Science resides in the College of Liberal Arts and Sciences offering B.S., M.S., and Ph.D. degrees in Computer Science and a brand-new M.S. degree in Artificial Intelligence. The department is proud to be one of the founding departments for the B.S. in Software Engineering, B.S. in Data Science, Data Science Minor and Certificate along with the B.S. and Ph.D. degrees in Bioinformatics and Computational Biology. We are active in interdepartmental graduate programs in Bioinformatics and Computational Biology, Human-Computer Interactions, and Information Assurance.
The department participates in many interdisciplinary research collaborations, including partnerships with faculty in bio-sciences, mathematical sciences, and engineering. The Department of Computer Science has 37 faculty professionals, 684 B.S. students, 56 M.S. students, and 128 Ph.D. students. Most of the department’s Ph.D. students are supported by research or teaching assistantships. We have strong research and educational programs in Algorithms and Complexity, Artificial Intelligence, Bioinformatics and Computational Biology, Databases, Data Mining, Information Assurance, Programming Languages, Molecular Programming, Multimedia Systems, Networks, Operating Systems, Robotics, and Software Engineering. Our department has over $16 million in active research grants, including the interdisciplinary activities mentioned, and we contribute to active research and training grants totaling approximately $25 million.
Number of Months Employed Per Year:
09 Month Work Period
Time Type:
Full time
Application Instructions:
To apply, please use the following links to be taken to the online application site:
Artificial Intelligence - https://isu.wd1.myworkdayjobs.com/IowaStateJobs/job/Ames-IA/Assistant-Pr...
Systems - https://isu.wd1.myworkdayjobs.com/IowaStateJobs/job/Ames-IA/Assistant-Pr...
OR, go to https://www.cs.iastate.edu/open-positions for more information, or to view other postings.
- Resume/Curriculum Vitae
- Letter of Application/Cover Letter
- Contact Information for Three Professional References
- Statement of Research Interests
- Statement of Teaching Interests and/or Philosophy
- Statement of Diversity and Inclusion
- Email Contact Information for Three Referees to Provide Letters of Recommendation
If you have questions regarding this application process, please email employment@iastate.edu or call 515-294-4800 or Toll Free: 1-877-477-7485. For guaranteed consideration, please apply before the deadline of Monday, November 1, 2021. For questions regarding this specific search, please email cs-search@iastate.edu.
Iowa State University is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, age, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, national origin, marital status, disability, or protected veteran status and will not be discriminated against. Inquiries can be directed to the Office of Equal Opportunity, 3410 Beardshear Hall, 515 Morrill Road, 515 294-7612, email eooffice@iastate.edu.