Assistant Professor of Computer Science (CS)

Job Title Assistant Professor of Computer Science (CS)

Job Description Summary, Duties and Responsibilities, Required Qualifications and Preferred Qualifications 

The search will remain open until the position has been filled. First consideration will be given to applications received by December 15, 2024. Applications received after December 15, 2024 may be reviewed depending on search progress and needs but are not guaranteed full consideration.

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The University of Rhode Island invites applications for a tenure-track Assistant Professor in the Department of Computer Science and Statistics (CS&S). We seek candidates who can contribute to both teaching and research in Computer Science, with an area of expertise in Artificial Intelligence.

The Assistant Professor position is a permanent, tenure-track, full-time, 9-month academic year appointment starting with the academic year 2025-26.

Applicants should demonstrate a strong commitment and capacity to initiate new funded research as well as to expand, complement, and collaborate with existing research programs in the CS&S department and beyond. It is expected that all candidates will also be committed to excellence in undergraduate and graduate teaching, including developing new courses related to their research expertise and supervising and mentoring students.

Duties & Responsibilities:

Conduct research, obtain external research funding, and participate in interdisciplinary research; teach undergraduate and graduate courses; advise graduate students, participate in CS&S department service activities.

Qualifications

Required:

1. Ph.D. in computer science or a closely related area, by time of appointment August 2025.

2. Ability to develop and maintain a quality, externally funded research program.

3. Ability to teach computer science courses.

4. Ability to build an equitable and diverse scholarly environment in teaching, mentoring, research, and service.

5. Demonstrated proficiency in oral communication skills.

6. Demonstrated proficiency in written communication skills.

Preferred:

1. Ability to develop new courses and innovative curricular programs in CS.

2. Ability to develop collaborative relationships with partners at URI, and in Rhode Island, the region and the nation.

3. Ability to improve recruitment and retention of undergraduate and graduate students, particularly students from underrepresented communities.

4. Ability to contribute to the teaching of a variety of CS courses at both undergraduate and graduate levels.

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ALL REQUIREMENTS ARE SUBJECT TO POSSIBLE MODIFICATION TO REASONABLY ACCOMMODATE INDIVIDUALS WITH DISABILITIES.

Union AAUP – American Assoc of Univ Professors

Status Academic Year, Full-time, Tenure-track, Permanent

End Date of Restriction or Limitation 

Department Computer Science & Statistics

Contact(s) 

Please note: Job applications must be submitted directly online only at: (https://jobs.uri.edu)

Contact Email 

Campus Location Kingston

Grant Funded No

Extension Contingent on Funding Date 

Special Instructions to Applicants 

Please attach the following 5 (PDF) documents to your online Employment Application:

(#1) Cover Letter.

(#2) Curriculum Vitae to include the names and contact information of three professional references (as one complete document).

(#3) Statement of Teaching Philosophy.

(#4) Research Statement

(#5) Diversity Statement – Please address how your cultural, experiential and/or academic background can contribute to promoting diversity at URI.

Position Number 107502

Posting Number F00450

Posting Date 11/14/2024

Closing Date 

Open Until Filled Yes

Quicklink for Posting https://jobs.uri.edu/postings/14303

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