Data Science Assistant Professor in Computer Science at Colorado State University

The Department of Computer Science at Colorado State University (CSU) invites applications for one or more tenure track positions at the level of Assistant Professor beginning in fall 2019. Exceptional candidates at the Associate Professor level will also be considered. A Ph.D. in computer science or a related field and a commitment to high-quality research and teaching in computer science are required. The search is open to applicants in all areas of data science in support of a data science initiative in the College of Natural Sciences, which included the creation of a new major in data science. Applicants should have the ability to contribute to the development and teaching of computer science data science courses at all levels in collaboration with data science partners in Mathematics and Statistics, who are also conducting searches in this area. Reflecting departmental and institutional values, candidates are expected to have the ability to advance the department’s commitment to diversity and inclusion. The department is committed to implementing the BRAID initiative in fall 2019.
The department has over 800 undergraduate majors and 190 graduate students in our Master's and Ph.D. programs. The department has 21 tenure-track faculty with strong research programs in artificial intelligence, big data, bioinformatics, computer vision, networks, parallel and distributed computing, algorithms, security, and software engineering. More information is at https://compsci.colostate.edu.
Colorado State University is a Carnegie Research I institution located in Fort Collins, 60 miles north of Denver, and situated at the foothills of the Rocky Mountains. Enhanced by relationships with CSU, Fort Collins has become a thriving center for high-tech, and has made it in 2018 to Milken’s top five best performing cities. It also consistently ranks high in many quality of life polls (see https://www.fcgov.com/visitor/awards.php), and the Rocky Mountains provide world-class outdoor recreational opportunities.
Applications must include a detailed CV, a research statement that includes their future plans, a teaching statement addressing overall approach and particular areas of interest and expertise, and contact information for three professional references. Materials should be submitted at https://jobs.colostate.edu/postings/60843. For full consideration application material, including letters of reference must be received by December 15, 2018. The anticipated start date is August 19, 2019. Complete applications of semifinalist candidates, including letters of reference, will be made available for review to the entire faculty of the Department of Computer Science.
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