Assistant Professor of Computer Science

Job ID: 161691
Job date: 2017-10-05
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Company : University of Kentucky 

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Role : Faculty 


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Job Description:
The University of Kentucky Computer Science Department invites applications for a tenure-track faculty position to begin in January 2018.

We are seeking energetic and creative faculty who have a passion for teaching students and for building a research program centered on advanced computing. We will consider all ranks, with preference for candidates at the assistant professor level.

We value collaborative and interdisciplinary research. Our faculty members have established research programs with other members of the department and with a wide variety of other departments and programs, including statistics, biology, linguistics, internal medicine, electrical engineering, computer engineering, and the humanities. We favor researchers who are eager to collaborate to solve problems that extend beyond their own research areas.

We seek applications from excellent candidates in all areas, with a particular desire for expertise in computer networking, security and privacy, machine learning, big data and data mining, visualization and computer vision, artificial intelligence, and software engineering. These areas complement the department’s Laboratory for Advanced Networking, Software Verification and Validation Lab, and established collaborations with the Center for Computational Sciences and the Center for Biomedical Informatics.

We value teaching and the student experience. Candidates should be eager and prepared to teach upper-level courses in their areas of expertise, as well as (ultimately) core courses in our ABET-accredited undergraduate Computer Science and Computer Engineering programs.

Candidates must have earned a PhD in Computer Science or closely related field at the time employment begins. To apply, submit a a current vitae.

Required Education:

PhD in computer science or closely related discipline.

Required Related Experience:

Academic preparation appropriate to research area in computer science, ability to fulfill responsibilities of a faculty position in teaching, research, and services.

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The University of Kentucky Computer Science Department, one of the first CS departments in the United States, has 21 faculty members committed to excellence in education, research, and service. The Department offers programs leading to the Bachelors, Masters, and Ph.D. degrees. The University of Kentucky is located in Lexington, the scenic heart of the Bluegrass Region of Kentucky. With recognition as one of the safest, most creative, and well-educated cities in the nation, Lexington is an ideal location to build an outstanding, work-life balanced career.

University Community of Inclusion :

The University of Kentucky is committed to a diverse and inclusive workforce by ensuring all our students, faculty, and staff work in an environment of openness and acceptance. We strive to foster a community where people of all backgrounds, identities, and perspectives can feel secure and welcome. We also value the well-being of each of our employees and are dedicated to creating a healthy place to work, learn and live. In the interest of maintaining a safe and healthy environment for our students, employees, patients and visitors the University of Kentucky is a Tobacco & Drug Free campus.

As an Equal Opportunity Employer, we strongly encourage veterans, individuals with disabilities, women, and all minorities to consider our employment opportunities.

Any candidate offered a position may be required to pass pre-employment screenings as mandated by University of Kentucky Human Resources. These screenings may include a national background check and/or drug screen.

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