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:

Department Summary

The Computer Science and Engineering (CSE) department at the University of North Texas (UNT) is home to over 70 tenured, tenure-track, and professional faculty members with more than 220 Ph.D. students, over 2,100 M.S. students, and over 1,800 undergraduate students. We offer a Ph.D. degree in Computer Science and Engineering, M. S. degrees in Artificial Intelligence, Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Cybersecurity, and Data Engineering, ABET-accredited B. S. degrees in Computer Science and Computer Engineering, and an ABET-accredited B. A. degree in Information Technology, and a new B. S. degree in Cybersecurity. Additional information about the department is available at: http://cse.unt.edu.

As a Carnegie R1 research institution, the CSE Department is committed to conducting high-impact and cutting-edge research. The department has nearly $17M total active research grants and has had 6 NSF CAREER awardees in the past. The department hosts three research centers, namely Center for Computational Life Sciences, Center for Information and Cyber Security, and NSF eCAT Center for Electric, Connected and Autonomous Technologies. Some CSE faculty are also affiliated with BioDiscovery Institute, one of UNT’s four research institutes of excellence. UNT is strategically located in the vibrant Dallas-Fort Worth (DFW) metropolitan area, one of the largest and fastest-growing technology hubs in the United States. This prime location provides the CSE department with unparalleled opportunities for collaboration with leading tech companies, startups, and research institutions.

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, Turkish, French, or/and Yoruba.

Position Overview

The CSE Department at UNT is seeking a tenure-track Assistant and Associate Professor. The department plans to contribute to the college priorities by hiring a faculty who can strengthen or complement our existing research areas. We primarily seek a candidate in research areas of Artificial Intelligence/Machine Learning, Autonomous Systems, Bioinformatics/Computational Biology, and Computer Architecture. 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. Faculty will also contribute to the College of Engineering’s Strategic Thrust areas, namely Artificial Intelligence, Autonomous Systems, Advanced Manufacturing and Materials, and Healthcare Innovations.

Candidates for this position is expected to develop a strong externally funded research program, teach undergraduate/graduate courses in CSE, mentor graduate students, and provide service to the university and the profession.

The review of the applications will start on February 3, 2025. Applications after this date will also be considered until the positions are filled. We anticipate openings with a preferred start date in Fall 2025; however, consideration may be extended to Spring 2026.

For questions, you may reach to the hiring committee chair, Dr. Serdar Bozdag at serdar.bozdag@unt.edu.

Minimum Qualifications

A Ph.D. in computer science or a closely related field.

Candidates who are ABD will be considered, but the position requires completion of degree by date of appointment.

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

We seek candidates who can strengthen or complement our existing strength research areas, specifically in Artificial Intelligence/Machine Learning, Autonomous Systems, Bioinformatics/Computational Biology, and Computer Architecture.

For an Assistant Professor position, a strong publication record and the potential to succeed in securing external funding and mentoring graduate students are required.

For an Associate Professor position, we require a sustained record of research excellence demonstrated via securing external funding for research activities, providing mentoring to junior faculty, advising graduate students, and providing service to the university and profession.

Exceptional candidates in Full Professor rank are encouraged to apply to our other position at https://careers.untsystem.edu/jobs/assistant-associate-or-full-professor-of-computer-science-engineering-denton-texas-united-states.

Required License/Registration/Certifications

Work Schedule:

varies based on assignment

Driving University Vehicle:

No

Security Sensitive:

This is a Security Sensitive Position.

Special Instructions:

Exceptional candidates in Full Professor rank are encouraged to apply to our other position at https://careers.untsystem.edu/jobs/assistant-associate-or-full-professor-of-computer-science-engineering-denton-texas-united-states.

Benefits:

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EEO Statement:

The University of North Texas System is firmly committed to equal opportunity and does not permit -- and takes actions to prevent -- discrimination, harassment (including sexual violence, domestic violence, dating violence and stalking) and retaliation on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, disability, genetic information, or veteran status in its application, employment practices and facilities; nor permits race, color, national origin, religion, age, disability, veteran status, or sex discrimination and harassment in its admissions processes, and educational programs and activities, facilities and employment practices. The University of North Texas System promptly investigates complaints of discrimination, harassment and related retaliation and takes remedial action when appropriate. The University of North Texas System also takes actions to prevent retaliation against individuals who oppose any form of harassment or discriminatory practice, file a charge or report, or testify, assist or participate in an investigative proceeding or hearing.