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CRN At-A-Glance Computing Researchers Make the Case for Intelligent Infrastructure at Congressional Briefing On a day when President Donald J. Trump was expected to use his State of the In This Issue Union address to unveil his administration’s plans for nationwide infrastructure 2 Computing Researchers Make the Case for investment, a panel representing computing researchers in academia and Intelligent Infrastructure at Congressional Briefing industry told a group of congressional staffers and other stakeholders that while 5 2018 CRA Conference at Snowbird Program Update those infrastructure needs are critical, it would be shortsighted to simply replicate 7 Michael Ernst and Catherine Putonti Receive the 2018 CRA-E Undergraduate Research Faculty more of what we have. Instead, they urged, now we have an opportunity to Mentoring Award invest in the research and make progress on the policies that would allow for an 9 Which Departments Most Often Nominate “intelligent infrastructure” that would provide a foundation for increased safety Students for the CRA Outstanding Undergraduate and resilience, improved efficiencies and civic services, and broader economic Researchers Award? opportunities and job growth. See page 2 for full article. 10 Expanding the Pipeline: CAHSI Broadens Hispanics’ Participation in Computing 15 Nearly Half of Graduate Students in Computing 2018 CRA Conference at Snowbird Programs Believe They Have Below Average Knowledge About How to Obtain Research Funding Program Update 16 Thank You Data Buddies! The program for the 2018 CRA Conference at Snowbird has recently been 18 Connecting Computing Research with National updated. A third plenary session will consist of a panel on “Diversity Priorities in Computing Leadership” chaired by Carla Brodley; current confirmed 19 Microsoft Research Podcast on Quantum Computing participants include Shinder Dhillon, Head of Global Diversity & Inclusion - 20 Board Members, Staff, Column Editor Engineering & Corporate Functions, Microsoft, Brian Reaves, Chief Diversity and Inclusion Officer, Dell, Inc., and Ayanna Howard, Chair, School of 21 Professional Opportunities Interactive Computing at Georgia Tech. See page 5 for full article.
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cra.org/crn Computing Researchers Make the Case for Intelligent Infrastructure at Congressional Briefing
By Peter Harsha, CRA Director of Government Affairs
On a day when President Donald J. Trump was expected to use his State of the Union address to unveil his administration’s plans for nationwide infrastructure investment, a panel repre- senting computing researchers in academia and industry told a group of congressional staffers and other stakeholders that while those infrastructure needs are critical, it would be short- sighted to simply replicate more of what we have. Instead, they urged, now we have an opportunity to invest in the research and make progress on the policies that would allow for an “intelligent infrastructure” that would provide a foundation for From left to right: Dan Lopresti, Henning Schulzrinne, Matt increased safety and resilience, improved efficiencies and civic Wansley, Nadya Bliss, Elizabeth Mynatt participate in a congressional briefing on Intelligent Infrastructure Research. services, and broader economic opportunities and job growth.
The panel — led by moderator Dan Lopresti, and barriers to successful deployments. comparable to the establishment of the Chair of the Department of Computer The briefing was sponsored by CRA, along national electrical grid in the 1930s, the Science at Lehigh University, along with with honorary co-hosts Rep. Lamar Smith interstate highway system in the 1950s, Henning Schulzrinne of Columbia (and (R-TX), Chair of the House Science, Space and the Internet in the 1960s. Indeed, former CTO of the Federal Communication and Technology Committee, and Rep. intelligent infrastructure can be viewed Commission); Matt Wansley, General Eddie Bernice Johnson (D-TX), Ranking as the convergence of these three very Counsel for nuTonomy, a startup focused Member of the House Science, Space and powerful ideas.” on autonomous vehicle technologies; Technology Committee. Nadya Bliss, the Director of the Global Intelligent infrastructure is the deep Security Institute at Arizona State; and embedding of sensing, computing, Beth Mynatt, Director of the Institute for and communications capabilities into People and Technology at Georgia Tech — traditional urban and rural physical highlighted the promise of the technologies infrastructures such as roads, buildings, that will enable more intelligent bridges, pipelines, water and electric infrastructures, but also noted critical gaps distribution systems for the purpose of increasing efficiency, resiliency, and safety. Intelligent infrastructure has a wide range of applications, including transportation, Matt Wansley, of the company nuTonomy, addressed energy management, public safety and issues of robustness and interoperability. security, disaster response, agriculture, and health. But the panel pointed out a rich set of research problems that require solving “The scope of the transformation we to truly realize the benefits of intelligent are facing is truly unprecedented,” infrastructures along four foundational Lopresti noted. “It’s hard to find proper Henning Schulzrinne, of Columbia areas. Schulzrinne discussed the need for comparisons, but intelligent infrastructure University, addresses the attendees of resiliency and adaptability in these sorts is likely to have an impact on our society the Capitol Hill briefing. of systems, the ability of the infrastructure
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enable autonomous cars to pull information stand to make profound contributions to from the existing infrastructure — the the quality of life in these communities.” color of the traffic signal, the state of In addition to forward looking data platforms traffic ahead, the extent of construction and policies to spur open innovation, Mynatt zones on the route — but also push it also discussed two other gaps that stand back into the infrastructure for the benefit to prevent communities from reaping of all users. “Intelligent infrastructure the economic rewards of infrastructure is a textbook example of a positive investments: productive access to externality,” he said. But getting there will broadband capabilities and innovating require that the companies developing systems for effective training and job autonomous vehicles, and the consumers creation. She noted that broadband access Nadya Bliss, of Arizona State University, who ride in them, must be able to rely addressed issues of security and in rural communities is often constrained by on the infrastructure — and that will trustworthiness. last mile problems, which might be met by require more fundamental work in the to cope with extreme or unexpected combining wired and wireless connectivity. understanding how to build in robustness circumstances — for example, when Similarly, meeting the needs of rural and interoperability in these system. This wireless communications are subject to agriculture might require “flipping the cloud”, is work that’s perhaps best suited to natural disasters on the scope of Hurricane recognizing that agricultural users are not university-led research fueled by Federal Maria that devastated Puerto Rico. He simply consumers of content, but potentially investment, he noted, as there are not noted the lessons we are learning from generate large volumes of data about their sufficient market incentives for large Maria — which knocked out 95 percent of own farms, which might best be addressed corporations to make such V2I networks all cell sites and many telephone switches by having more computation available to open and usable widely. — point to the need for more resilient them on the “edges” of the internet nearest communications infrastructures. “Research This need for access and usability was them, rather than pushed back up to some is needed to develop and prototype novel amplified by Mynatt, who noted that central cloud through a constrained pipe. networking architectures that support ensuring the availability of open and These challenges also highlight the need to a minimal level of communications, for curated data produced by these systems have a workforce trained to work with (and example, using pre-deployed mesh and is key to communities benefitting from on) these new infrastructures. opportunistic solar-powered store-and- them (and not just industry). “Too often forward networks, for both first responders the data collected by these systems, and the public. Self-configuring ‘autonomic’ whether it’s from smart trashcans that networks can recover capabilities without know they are full, to traffic data at the need for experts.” intersections, is held by that company,” she said. “While municipalities may gain Wansley added an industry perspective specific capabilities, such as knowing to the discussion, noting the importance when to empty the trash, they lose the of solving problems of robustness opportunities to use the data in new and interoperability to successful ways, ranging from informing real estate deployments of vehicle-to-infrastructure development to public health. Many of (V2I) communications that would add these ‘secondary uses’ of data are not in tremendous value to communities with Elizabeth Mynatt, of Georgia Tech, addresses the bailiwick of technology companies but the attendees of the Capitol Hill briefing. autonomous vehicles. V2I would not only
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“Investment in intelligent infrastructure Homeland Security, Department of Energy, creates much opportunity for our nation,” and the Department of Transportation. “But she said. “As we build this new internet also the Department of Defense, Health and of useful things, we can build in security, Human Services, the US Geological Survey, trustworthiness, and privacy from the and even the Census Bureau. Bolstering start. The cost of not doing so given the support for intelligent infrastructure physical nature of these systems (vehicles, research through these Federal funding energy plants, bridges, roads) would just agencies will reap enormous dividends.” be too high.” The briefing was well-attended and Common across all the panelist’s generated good discussion both in the An attendee of the Congressional briefing presentations was a recognition that the question and answer period and in follow- poses a question to the panel. infrastructure for handling, processing, up conversations with congressional staff. Trustworthiness, security and privacy and analyzing data is crucial. “At the We’ll keep you apprised of developments as are challenges for just about any same time, there is a tension between the Administration’s infrastructure proposal deployment of intelligent infrastructure, data privacy, integrity, and openness that begins its march through the legislative and Bliss discussed a number of potential we do not yet know how to navigate,” process. approaches to meeting those challenges Lopresti said. “We need more research, In the meantime, you can read the “one- — like homomorphic encryption and and more infrastructure that enables pager” from the briefing, or check out differential privacy — that are or will that research, to solve these challenges.” some additional resources, including become viable with research. But she He also noted that the nation is well- white papers produced by the computing was emphatic that if policymakers take to positioned to take on this research. Indeed, community on various aspects of heart only one thing from her talk, let it be more than a dozen Federal agencies are intelligent infrastructure research. “security can no longer be an afterthought.” already supporting work in these areas. These include NSF, NIST, the Department of
4 cra.org/crn February 2018 2018 Conference at Snowbird Preliminary Agenda CRA CONFERENCE 2018 at snowbird PROGRAM UPDATE
July 16-18
This year at Snowbird: As in prior conferences, there will also be A preliminary program is below. It will be The program for the 2018 CRA Conference a “Making a Federal Case for Computing” updated on the CRA website as additional at Snowbird has recently been updated. plenary session led by CRA Director of information becomes available. There will be Plenary sessions will feature former CRA Government Affairs Peter Harsha. several hours of free time for networking, Board Chair David Patterson, Professor mingling, hiking, or hanging out and enjoying Parallel session topics (see next page) Emeritus, University of California-Berkeley the gorgeous environment. include approaches to increasing and, Distinguished Engineer, Google, and diversity, faculty recruiting, department Online registration will open on the CRA Raquel Urtasun, Associate Professor, rankings, new models for industrial website in April 2018. University of Toronto and Head, and Uber research in CS, and a session on “Using Advanced Technologies Group, Toronto. Please note: The conference will start on CRA Data to Improve Your Department A third plenary session will consist a Monday, which is a variation from past and Inform Decision Making” co-chaired of a panel on “Diversity in Computing conferences which started on a Sunday. by Jane Stout, CRA’s director of the Leadership” chaired by Carla Brodley. Center for Evaluating the Research The confirmed participants include In addition to the conference, a workshop for Pipeline, and Betsy Bizot, CRA Director of Shinder Dhillon, Head of Global Diversity new department chairs will be co-chaired by Statistics and Evaluation. The conference & Inclusion - Engineering & Corporate Greg Hager, Johns Hopkins University, and will also feature short after-dinner Functions, Microsoft, Brian Reaves, Chief Andrew Sears, Penn State, on July 16. talks on future directions in computing Diversity and Inclusion Officer, Dell, Inc., research, which are organized by the *blue text indicates updated information and Ayanna Howard, Chair, School of Computing Community Consortium (CCC). Interactive Computing at Georgia Tech.
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Monday, July 16 Parallel Session Topics 3:00 – 5:45 pm New Chairs Workshop • Increasing Diversity in Computing is Easier Than You Think: 10 This workshop will give new CS department Small Steps that Make a Big Difference chairs some of the skills needed to lead their Chair: Mary Hall, University of Utah organizations and work with deans, provosts, • Diversity in Research Conferences: Spotlight and and advisory boards - the stuff they never told Brainstorming Solutions you in graduate school. Co-chairs: Kim Hazelwood, Facebook, and Margaret Martonosi, 6:00 – 7:00 pm Welcome Reception Princeton University
7:00 – 9:00 pm Dinner/Plenary Session • Diversity in CS Research Leadership Co-chairs: Kim Hazelwood, Facebook, and Margaret Martonosi, Princeton University Tuesday, July 17 • Booming Faculty: Opportunities and Challenges 8:30 am – 10:00 am Plenary Session Chair: Laura Haas, University of Massachusetts – Amherst 10:30 am – noon Parallel Tracks • New Models for Industrial Research in CS Noon – 1:30 pm Lunch Co-chairs: Brent Hailpern, IBM and Joe Sventek, University of Oregon 1:30 – 3:00 pm Parallel Tracks • Growing a CS Department into a School/College of Computing 3:30 – 5:00 pm Networking Activities Chair: Chris Johnson, University of Utah
6:30 – 9:00 pm Dinner • Department Rankings After Dinner Research Talks Chair: H.V. Jagadish, University of Michigan Organized by the Computing Community Consortium • Improving Faculty Recruiting in the Computing Community Co-chairs: Shashi Shekhar, University of Minnesota and Josep Torrellas, University of Illinois, Urbana-Champaign
Wednesday, July 18 • Using CRA Data to Improve Your Department and Inform 8:30 – 10:00 am Plenary Session Decision Making Co-chairs: Jane Stout, CRA and Betsy Bizot, CRA 10:30 – Noon Parallel Tracks • Recruiting, Retaining, and Advancing Teaching Faculty Noon – 1:30 pm Lunch Co-chairs: Dan Grossman, University of Washington and Penny 1:30 – 3:00 pm Parallel Tracks Rheingans, University of Maryland Baltimore County
3:30 – 5:00 pm Policy Session (Chair: Peter Harsha, CRA)
5:30 – 6:30 pm TBD
6 cra.org/crn February 2018 Michael Ernst and Catherine Putonti Receive the 2018 CRA-E Undergraduate Research Faculty Mentoring Award
The Education Committee of the Computing Research Association (CRA-E) is proud to announce two recipients of the 2018 CRA-E Undergraduate Research Faculty Mentoring Award: Michael Ernst from the University of Washington in Seattle and Catherine Putonti from Loyola University in Chicago.
These outstanding individuals are being recognized for providing exceptional mentorship, undergraduate research experiences, and, in parallel, guidance on admission and matriculation of their students to research-focused graduate programs in computing.
The 2018 selection committee includes Chandra Krintz (University of California, Santa Barbara), Pat Morreale (Kean University), Denys Poshyvanyk (William & Mary), and Barbara Ryder (Virginia Tech, committee chair).
Michael Ernst
Michael Ernst, Ph.D., is a professor of computer science at the University of Washington in Seattle (UW), a Fellow of the ACM, and an NSF CAREER award winner.
Ernst is an accomplished researcher. Over the past decade he has authored eight best or distinguished papers at major conferences in programming languages and software engineering such as FSE, ISSTA, FSE, and ECOOP.
A champion of undergraduate research, Ernst has an exceptional mentorship record that spans multiple institutions, projects, and high-quality publications. He is typically described as a caring and careful mentor who is selfless, patient, quality-driven, and student-focused. Impressively, more than 60 of his 123 undergraduate mentees have attended graduate school in computer science. He has also co-authored 51 publications with his mentees. His students have become faculty members at universities such as Harvard, University of Massachusetts and University of California, San Diego. One commented, “I strive to use as much of prof. Ernst’s mentoring style in my own advising as I can.”
Ernst’s extraordinary mentoring has produced a broad impact. He has built a research environment that is collaborative, welcoming to undergraduates, and mindful of teaching graduate students, postdocs, and other faculty on how to successfully work with undergraduates. He has adopted state-of-the art research tools to be used in undergraduate classes and has included research explorations in undergraduate project classes. His “Advice for researchers and students” UW webpage is used by UW faculty and undergraduate advisors as well as many members of the CS community.
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Catherine Putonti
Catherine Putonti, Ph.D., is an associate professor in the Departments of Computer Science and Biology at Loyola University Chicago as well as in the Department of Microbiology and Immunology in the Stritch School of Medicine. She is also director of the interdisciplinary bioinformatics program and an NSF CAREER Award winner. According to a colleague, Loyola is an institution “where undergraduate students do the bulk of the lab work for principal investigators.” In 10 years, Putonti was awarded two university awards for excellence – the Sujack Master Researcher Award and the Sujack Teaching Excellence Award. She is the only faculty member in the College of Arts and Sciences of Loyola to recently receive both of these honors.
Putonti has successfully mentored 45 undergraduate students since spring 2008, and 16 of these students have continued to graduate school in computer science, bioinformatics, or computational biology. Her “top in department” placement of students at outstanding graduate programs across the country and across disciplines is exceptional, with students gaining admission to schools such as University of Chicago, Johns Hopkins University, University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, and Stanford University.
Putonti hosts up to a dozen undergraduate research students in her two labs, one a molecular biology lab and the other a computational lab, annually. She actively encourages her mentees in their work (even beyond graduation), and reviews their applications for funding, awards, graduate admission, and scientific publication. One mentee remarked that “Dr. Putonti truly strikes a magical balance between having a structured research environment and encouraging independence and creativity from her students in research.”
8 cra.org/crn February 2018 Which Departments Most Often Nominate Students for the CRA Outstanding Undergraduate Researchers Award?
By Ran Libeskind-Hadas, Harvey Mudd College
The CRA Outstanding Undergraduate Researcher Awards recognize students at North American colleges and universities who have demonstrated excellent research potential. CRA bestows four awards each year, and a number of students are recognized as runners-up, finalists, and honorable mentions.
In addition to honoring exceptionally successful students, these These 14 schools have nominated students in two of the last awards identify some of the departments that are particularly three years: effective at cultivating and promoting undergraduate research. • Arizona State University A total of 94 colleges and universities have nominated students • Boston University during the last three years. • Cornell University • Dartmouth College These nine schools have nominated students in each of the • Haverford College last three years: • Northeastern University • Columbia University • Rutgers University • Harvard University • University of Alabama • Harvey Mudd College • University of British Columbia • Mount Holyoke College • University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign • Princeton University • University of Minnesota • Tufts University • University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill • University of California, Berkeley • University of Rochester • University of Maryland, College Park • University of Virginia • University of Washington
One member of the selection committee remarked that “[I]t’s exciting to see excellent undergraduate research taking place at colleges and universities large and small, and it is gratifying to be able to recognize a substantial number of these students with awards, runners-up, finalists, and honorable mentions.”
We thank the many departments and faculty members who continue to do excellent work in mentoring undergraduate researchers. Please consider nominating students in the next competition, which will be announced in late summer 2018. The nomination deadlines are in late October.
CRA-E also has a separate award that recognizes faculty members for their outstanding mentoring of undergraduate researchers. The recipients of the 2018 CRA-E Undergraduate Research Faculty Mentoring Awards were recently announced here. Nominations will be due in late November.
9 cra.org/crn February 2018 Expanding the Pipeline: CAHSI Broadens Hispanics’ Participation in Computing
By Ann Q. Gates and Enrico Pontelli
The Computing Alliance for Hispanic-Serving Institutions (CAHSI) CAHSI draws strength from HSIs in six states – California, Florida, is a consortium of Hispanic-serving institutions (HSIs) committed Illinois, New Mexico, Texas, and, recently, New Jersey – and the to consolidating the strengths, resources, and efforts of public, Commonwealth of Puerto Rico, all of which have some of the private, federal, state, and local organizations that share the largest Hispanic populations in the U.S. CAHSI’s shared aspiration core value of increasing the number of Hispanics who pursue is to reach 20 percent or more representation of Hispanics and complete baccalaureate and advanced degrees in computing who earn formal credentials in computing by 2030. CAHSI aims areas. CAHSI plays a critical role in evaluating, documenting, to grow and sustain a networked community committed to and disseminating effective practices that support students in recruiting, retaining, and accelerating the progress of Hispanics computing disciplines at the critical junctures in the academic in computing. CAHSI’s common goals are to: 1) challenge students’ pipeline. This includes the transition from high school to knowledge, skills, and abilities so that they are positioned to college, from community college to 4-year programs, from thrive in the workforce, 2) support pedagogical and professional college to graduate school, and from graduate school to the growth for those who can impact Hispanics, 3) expand meaningful professoriate. CAHSI initiatives and practices actively engage partnerships that align with strategic regional and national students in learning experiences, prepare them to succeed in efforts, and 4) inform policy through evidence. STEM courses and assume leadership roles, and develop skills CAHSI recognizes the importance of unifying efforts to address the required for research and cooperative team work. Above all, complex problem of the low representation of Hispanics in higher CAHSI mainstreams mentoring and the building of structured education and, in particular, the need to change how we educate, academic networks for students that are inclusive and prepare engage, and prepare our students to succeed in the labor market. them for success in coursework from entry level through The rate of change is too slow, and the nation must accelerate the graduate school and, thereafter, into the STEM workforce. CAHSI change if we are to meet the technological demands and ensure has built a pedagogical and intellectual community to support the necessary diversity and richness of our workforce. CAHSI posits student success in its departments, and has created human that change cannot occur without the integration and coordination infrastructure to support its initiatives by training faculty at of deliberate efforts by industry, government, and nonprofits to member institutions in effective evidence-based practices. CAHSI increase Hispanics in computing and STEM. Indeed, a collective provides ongoing support, resources, and materials through its effort is imperative. CAHSI adopted a collective impact approach in website (http://cahsi.org), regular dissemination events (e.g., the 2016 through an NSF INCLUDES funded project. Achieving large- CAHSI Summit), and interactions among CAHSI members. scale impact (Hanleybrown, 2012; Cabaj & Waters, 2016) requires
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student noted: “My favorite part of the class was having open discussions about the various solutions we came up with. I felt comfortable asking questions and offering solutions.” Another student recounted how the course provided tools that could be used in other courses.
The beginner course uses MIT’s IDEAL approach (Bradford & Stein, 1993) to provide students with a concrete approach to solving problems that are not computing based. Students learn how to break down a problem, identify resources needed to solve the problem, ask clarifying and probing questions to improve defining shared aspirations, increasing cross-sector alignment understanding of the problem, rephrase a problem to demonstrate and learning among organizations, defining high-leverage understanding, assess potential solutions, articulate an approach activities, establishing common measurements, and sharing to solve the problem, and reflect on the process and solution lessons learned. Working with industry and nonprofits, CAHSI has and identify ways to improve. The second course provides a established a pedagogical and intellectual community and created computational thinking approach to solving problems. the infrastructure to both accelerate student success and link The intermediate computing to social good. problem-solving Communities are strengthened This following sections present an example collective important course involves when organizations encourage effort and efforts being piloted at two CAHSI institutions, New formulating problems and support diversity. Often times, in a manner that Mexico State University (NMSU) and University of Texas at El Paso groups of people, like welfare (UTEP), to accelerate impact. enables the use of computers and recipients, elders, youth, and CAHSI’s Collective Impact Efforts related tools to minorities, are marginalized and In collaboration with Google, UTEP, NMSU, and California State find a solution. not recognized as contributing University-Dominguez Hills (CSU-DH) have been working to The course uses citizens within their community. develop three one-credit hour courses in problem solving. The the IDEAL and –Kretzmann, McKnight et al, 2005. intent of the courses is to connect students to departments computational early in the program and to be more deliberate in applying an thinking approaches. approach to solving problems, a skill that is valued by employers. Students build upon their problem-solving skills to address complex Over six weeks, the three institutions met with Google experts real-world problems. Students develop the ability to break down to review the content of the courses and identify problems. In complex problems, identify reusable modules, and build solutions addition, students presented their sample artifacts developed using a bottom-up method. during the courses to Google. Early assessment of the courses has shown high levels of satisfaction by students and a shift The advanced course is suitable for students who have already in how students view and think about problem solving (i.e., the completed data structures. It adopts McKinsey’s seven-step process of problem solving rather than solving problems by problem-solving model to formalize the problem-solving brute force). In interviews with students, students expressed process, thus allowing a greater depth in the formalization how they valued the opportunity to meet with professionals and analysis of the problem and its solution. The course and the experience of working as a team to solve problems. One also integrates problem solving with the learning of various
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Linux tools (e.g., basic shell scripts, various Linux commands, how they can contribute to learning new knowledge, content, and awk). Each week of the course is articulated in two and practice. New departmental practices use an asset-based meetings. The first meeting presents a problem in vague and approach to create inclusive environments. Asset-mapping often conflicting terms, and allows students, in teams, to approaches can be used to reflect on the assets and how they brainstorm and develop sequences of questions to clarify the relate to student success. With these efforts in incorporating problem requirements. The second meeting lets the teams to inclusive environments, the department has engaged faculty, as present their solutions, critique them in a studio-style setting, a collective, to create a survey to better understand students’ and converge on an optimal solution to the problem. Another experiences and engagement, as well as analyzing the data to version of the advanced problem-solving course is focused on identify strategic actions. problem solving for coding interviews. The Young Women in Computing (YWiC) program at NMSU Other Student-Supportive Efforts was launched in 2006 and focuses on exploring, evaluating, Through the NSF Revolutionizing Engineering Education program, and disseminating evidence-based practices to promote the UTEP’s CS department is developing a model of change based on participation of women in computing-related disciplines. The asset-based approaches. The intent is to create an environment program spans a broad range of grades, from fifth grade to college that motivates, connects, and immerses students from diverse seniors, and builds on the following core values: (1) development backgrounds throughout their plan of study. It also seeks of social capital, through the creation of group identity, sense to motivate faculty to foster a capacity-building framework of belonging, and a broad network of support (e.g., peers, family that reinforces practice-based learning. The consideration for members, and community leaders); (2) development of self-efficacy curriculum reform is driven by a desire to prepare culturally and through mastery experiences, providing female students with linguistically diverse students to lead in a globalized workforce. experiences that are beyond what male peers would have typically gained; (3) development and reinforcement of positive images and Using an asset-based approach (Kretzmann & McKnight, 1993), UTEP’s CS department has examined physical spaces (e.g., places where students, faculty, and students and faculty meet, learn, conduct research, and relax), networked connections and associations (e.g., centers, partnerships, internships, and student organizations) that can support faculty and student professional development, and individual assets (e.g., knowledge, gifts, traits, skills, and capacities of faculty and students) to mobilize change centered on student success. Asset-based teaching and learning recognizes students’ linguistic and cultural strengths and
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positive role models, with an emphasis on peer and almost-peer role models; (4) exploration of computing in the context of its About the Authors relevance to creativity and the solution of problems of societal importance. Over the last 11 years, the program has reached more than Dr. Ann Quiroz Gates is an AT&T Professor and Chair of the 15,000 students, provided professional development to several dozens Computer Science Department and past Associate Vice President of teachers, and laid the foundation for an increase of women in the of Research and Sponsored Projects at the University of Texas NMSU computer science department from 8 percent in 2006 to 24 at El Paso. Gates directs the NSF-funded Cyber-ShARE Center percent in 2010. of Excellence, which was established in 2007 with a mission to advance and integrate cyber-enhanced, collaborative, Looking Ahead: Challenges and Opportunities and interdisciplinary education and research. She leads the The activities performed by CAHSI have highlighted several challenges Computing Alliance for Hispanic-Serving Institutions (CAHSI) and opportunities. Computer science programs at Hispanic-serving and is a founding member of the National Center for Women in institutions, just like many non-minority serving schools, have Information Technology. witnessed a rapid growth in enrollment at the undergraduate level. At the national level, the increase in enrollment has not significantly Dr. Enrico Pontelli is a Regents Professor of Computer Science impacted the diversity in the student population. According to the CRA and Dean of the College of Arts & Sciences at New Mexico State Taulbee survey, the percent of Hispanic students enrolled in Bachelor’s University. He directs the interdisciplinary Center for Research CS programs over the last four years has remained about 7 percent. Excellence in Design of Intelligent Technologies for Smartgrids Of CAHSI’s charter members, five departments have CS growth rates (iCREDITS), established in 2014 to promote interdisciplinary among majors ranging from 10 to 25 percent per year from 2013 to 2016, teaching and research in the field of smartgrids and smart energy and two departments have experienced more modest increases. management. He serves in the leadership team of CAHSI and is the founding director of the Young Women in Computing Program. CAHSI degree production has increased, and compares favorably He is an active researcher in the fields of computer science in growth particularly this year, where CAHSI produced 158% of education, artificial intelligence and assistive technologies. the degrees produced in 2002. The comparison departments in an IPEDS dataset have only reached 72% of the 2002 peak. CAHSI also compares favorably in terms of the production of Hispanic computing degrees when compared to all HSIs in the IPEDS database—while CAHSI departments graduate 46% Hispanic students in mainland U.S. departments, the mainland US HSIs as a whole have a much less desirable record of production with only 24% Hispanic computing degree production.
Hispanic students are not traditional students who start a program and complete it in four years. A 2013 CRA survey from the Data Buddies program revealed that 50 percent of students at CAHSI institutions (n=255) worked full-time and 53 percent were first-time college students. CAHSI students’ backgrounds reflect trends of undergraduate students across the nation—they are increasingly beginning their studies in community colleges, are more likely to be ethnically diverse, and are working part- or full-time, to a greater extent, to support their educational pathways. Economic hardships cause almost a quarter of CAHSI students to stop out (i.e., suspend their studies) (Gates, Thiry, & Hug, 2016).
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Over the years, CAHSI has consistently provided extensive support to students throughout their degree programs. The number of CAHSI students enrolled in CS-0 courses increased in 2016 from 449 to 902 students, possibly reflecting the growth in undergraduate enrollments in CAHSI departments. CAHSI’s representation of women in two of its signature initiatives rises above the national average of women undergraduates in computer science. Nearly one-quarter of the participants in CAHSI initiatives were women and female participation in CS- 0, PLTL surpassed the national average of 17% in CS/CIS (Thiry & Hug, 2017).
The departments from CAHSI institutions are dedicated to student success and have instituted support systems within their departments to bolster student retention. CAHSI now serves as a resource for institutions and organizations who seek to learn and adopt CAHSI practices and recruit CAHSI graduates. Indeed, students who graduate having balanced work with their studies and family enter the labor market with higher work ethics, maturity, and teamwork skills.
Acknowledgements This paper is based on work supported by NSF grants CNS-042341 and 1551221. Any opinions, findings, and conclusions or recommendations expressed in the paper are those of the authors and do not necessarily reflect the views of the NSF. The authors would also like to thank Heather Thiry, Sarah Hug, Martine Ceberio, Mohsen Beheshti, Lorne Needle, Mike Gainer, and Amlan Chatterjee for their contributions to the efforts reported in this article.
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14 cra.org/crn February 2018 Nearly Half of Graduate Students in Computing Programs Believe They Have Below Average Knowledge About How to Obtain Research Funding
By Jane Stout, CERP Director
CERP found that nearly half of graduate students in computing degree programs surveyed in 2016 indicated they were not very knowledgeable about how to obtain Notes: research funding. Of note, this trend occurred among Ph.D. students as well as Terminal In 2016, CERP collected data from 3,857 Master’s students: 45 percent of Ph.D. students and 52 percent of Terminal Master’s graduate students enrolled in computing students indicated below average knowledge in this area. This finding suggests advisors programs at a sample of U.S. universities via and departments should spend more time working with students on this professional the Data Buddies Project. Forty-four percent development skill. of the sample was Terminal Master's students The CRA provides resources to help individuals learn about how to obtain research and 56 percent of the sample was Ph.D. funding. For instance, the CRA-W’s resources page provides information on research students. N = 3,391 students responded to the funding strategies and funding opportunities in computing science. The CRA also question: How would you rate your knowledge of each of the following, from very poor to holds a biennial Career Mentoring Workshop, which often covers topics related to very strong? Obtaining funding for research… writing grant proposals. (1) very poor to (5) very strong.
This analysis is brought to you by the CRA’s Center for Evaluating the Research Pipeline (CERP). CERP provides social science research and comparative evaluation for the computing community. To subscribe to the CERP newsletter, click here. This material is based upon work supported by the National Science Foundation under Grant Number (CNS-1246649; and/ or DUE-1431112). Any opinions, findings, and conclusions or recommendations expressed in this material are those of the author(s) and do not necessarily reflect the views of the National Science Foundation.
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By Jane Stout, CERP Director
The CRA wishes to thank the computing departments who distributed CERP’s Data Buddies survey during the fall of 2017. These departments’ collective effort provided vital data for CERP’s research and evaluation assessing students’ varied experiences in computing degree programs.
Special thanks to the 34 elite Data Buddies departments, Whitman College who obtained at least a 20 percent response rate from Winston-Salem State University their students! These high-performing institutions are: Yale University
Baldwin Wallace University And a big thank you to the rest of the Data Buddies Beloit College departments who distributed CERP’s surveys to students! Bethune-Cookman University Arizona State University Boise State University Augustana College Boston University (Bioinformatics Department) Boston University (Computer Science Department) Calvin College Brown University Carnegie Mellon University California State University-Long Beach Colorado School of Mines Clemson University Davidson College Columbia University Drew University Connecticut College Drexel University Cornell University Eastern Washington University Duke University Grinnell College Fisk University Harvey Mudd College George Mason University Illinois Wesleyan University Georgia Institute of Technology Kean University Harvard University Northeastern University Johns Hopkins University St. Mary's College of Maryland Miami University-Oxford Tufts University Montana State University University of Alabama Morehouse College University of Central Florida Mount Holyoke College University of Illinois at Chicago New Mexico State University-Main Campus University of Michigan-Flint New York University-Polytechnic School of Engineering University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill Oberlin College University of Notre Dame Princeton University University of Pennsylvania Purdue University University of Pittsburgh Radford University University of Puerto Rico-Mayagüez Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute Wayne State University Rochester Institute of Technology Wellesley College Rutgers University-New Brunswick Campus Western Washington University
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SUNY College-Plattsburgh University of Puget Sound Texas A&M University University of Rochester Texas State University University of South Carolina-Columbia The College of New Jersey University of South Florida-Main Campus The Ohio State University University of Texas-Austin Union College University of Texas-Dallas University of California-Berkeley University of Toronto University of Northern Iowa University of Utah University of Colorado-Boulder University of Washington University of Florida Virginia Tech University of Hawaii-Hilo Washington and Lee University University of Houston Washington University-St Louis University of Illinois-Springfield Western Oregon University University of Illinois-Urbana Champaign Worcester Polytechnic Institute University of Maryland-Baltimore County Youngstown State University University of Maryland-College Park University of Massachusetts-Amherst Is your department listed? If not, help the computing University of Michigan-Ann Arbor community by volunteering your department to become a University of Minnesota-Twin Cities Data Buddy today! Visit CERP’s website to sign up: University of Nebraska-Kearney http:/cra.org/cerp/data-buddies/. University of Nebraska-Lincoln University of North Carolina-Charlotte
17 cra.org/crn February 2018 Connecting Computing Research with National Priorities
By CCC Staff
For weeks we have been recapping the Computing Community Consortium (CCC) Symposium from the perspective of the researchers and industry representatives who presented their work on each panel.
Jim Kurose talks to the audience about CS+X
This week, we are getting a different • Jim Kurose, from the National Science country. These programs are trying to perspective. The goal of the final panel, Foundation (NSF), discussed smart reach out to a different set of students called Connecting Computing Research and connected communities and how who are interested in computing but with National Priorities and moderated by it serves people in their communities. are currently in other disciplines. They CCC Vice Chair Mark D. Hill, was to get a He also highlighted the importance of understand that if they take computational perspective from people who have or are interdisciplinary work and gave the classes in their discipline only more doors currently serving in government. example of biologists and computer will open. scientists coming together in the field of The panelists included: To read all the recaps from each panel, bioinformatics. see below: • Will Barkis, from Orange Silicon Valley, • Bill Regli, from Defense Advanced shared a Silicon Valley perspective Intelligent Infrastructure for our Cities Research Projects Agency (DARPA), and called for increasing investment and Communities explained the Heilmeier Catechism. in basic research and development George H. Heilmeier, a former DARPA AI and Amplifying Human Abilities to benefit society as well as support director, crafted a set of questions to innovation in industry. He emphasized help Agency officials think through and Security and Privacy for Democracy that collaboration between academia, evaluate proposed research programs. the public sector, and the private sector Data, Algorithms, and Fairness Panel is critical for long-term impact. During the Q&A session, one audience See the videos from all panels here. member asked if we should have • Patti Brennan, from the National computational specialists in all science Institutes of Health (NIH), talked about fields since many are becoming more a number of healthcare issues in the interdisciplinary. Dr. Brennan said that if country that we need to be aware we put computation in all fields then we of and start addressing, such as the run the risk of losing its impact. She does accelerated mental health crisis. If we think that some of the training programs develop computational services and are a start, but it takes time for it to run fine-grained access control we might be smoothly enough. Dr. Kurose praised a able to address some of these issues number of CS+X programs around the sooner rather than later. Bill Regli explains the DARPA Heilmeier Catechism
18 February 2018 Microsoft Research Podcast on Quantum Computing
By CCC Staff
The terms superposition, entanglement, and interference might sound like they are from a superhero movie, but they are in fact very important terms in the field of quantum computing. Quantum computing is very different from classical digital on/off computing, which you might be more familiar with. It relies on the principles of quantum mechanics to compute and uses these terms to store information in a quantum state.
Recently, the Microsoft Research Podcast interviewed Microsoft Principal Research Manager, Dr. Krysta Svore about her field of quantum computing. In the podcast, Svore talks about how quantum computing can do so much more than digital computing. With quantum algorithms we can “solve real world problems that are going to make a difference…that really affect humanity.” bring together interested parties from academia, industry, and government to accelerate development of the quantum computing The Computing Community Consortium (CCC) Post Moore’s Law “stack,” including software and architectures that bridge from Computing Task Force has also been looking into the potential of algorithms to devices. quantum computing. The following is a quote from CCC Vice Chair and Co-Chair of the Post Moore’s Law Task Force group, Mark D. The CCC Quantum Workshop will be held May 22–23, 2018. More Hill from the University of Wisconsin, Madison. information will be posted on the CCC events page soon. To see the full quantum computing podcast with Dr. Krysta Svore, see These are exciting times for quantum computing in many this website. quarters, including the CCC which is sponsoring a workshop to
19 cra.org/crn February 2018 CRA Board of Directors CRA Board Officers Sarita Adve, University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign Susan Davidson, Chair, University of Pennsylvania Nancy Amato, Texas A&M University Susanne Hambrusch, Vice Chair, Purdue University Ronald Brachman, Cornell Tech Ronald Brachman, Treasurer, Cornell Tech Carla Brodley, Northeastern University Greg Morrisett, Secretary, Cornell University Greg Byrd, North Carolina State University Susan Davidson, University of Pennsylvania CRA Staff Eric de Sturler, Virginia Tech Andrew Bernat, Executive Director David Ebert, Purdue University Betsy Bizot, Director of Statistics and Evaluation Joel Emer, NVIDIA/MIT Claire Brady, Program Manager Stephanie Forrest, Arizona State University Sandra Corbett, Program Associate Michael Franklin, University of Chicago Khari Douglas, Program Associate, Computing Lise Getoor, UC Santa Cruz Community Consortium Dan Grossman, University of Washington Ann Drobnis, Director, Computing Community Consortium Gregory Hager, Johns Hopkins University Jill Hallden, Accounts Payable Specialist Brent Hailpern, IBM Research – Almaden Peter Harsha, Director of Government Affairs Mary Hall, University of Utah Sabrina Jacob, Administrator Susanne Hambrusch, Purdue University Brian Mosley, Policy Analyst Kim Hazelwood, Facebook Erik Russell, Director of Programs Julia Hirschberg, Columbia University Shar Steed, Communications Specialist H.V. Jagadish, University of Michigan Jane Stout, Director, Center for Evaluating the Farnam Jahanian, Carnegie Mellon University Research Pipeline Chris Johnson, University of Utah Burçin Tamer, Research Scientist, Center for Kathryn McKinley, Google Evaluating the Research Pipeline Greg Morrisett, Cornell University Heather Wright, Research Associate, Center for Evaluating the Elizabeth Mynatt, Georgia Tech Research Pipeline Mario Nascimento, University of Alberta Helen Wright, Senior Program Associate, Computing Brian Noble, University of Michigan Community Consortium Penny Rheingans, University of Maryland Baltimore County Barbara Ryder, Virginia Tech Column Editor Vivek Sarkar, Georgia Tech Expanding the Pipeline Andrew Sears, Penn State University Patty Lopez, Intel Shashi Shekhar, University of Minnesota Jaime Teevan, Microsoft/University of Washington Josep Torrellas, University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign Min Wang, Visa Research Ellen Zegura, Georgia Tech
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Baidu USA for the second and third years, depending Carnegie Mellon University on mutual agreement. Big Data & AI Postdoctoral Researcher Information Systems Teaching The Postdoctoral Fellows are expected Track Position Company Information: Located in the heart to work in either Seattle or Silicon Valley of Silicon Valley, Baidu USA is the R&D Carnegie Mellon University seeks Offices. Special arrangement may be made center of Baidu, China’s largest search applicants for one or more teaching-track for applicants who wish to work in China engine provider. Baidu USA’s team of elite, positions in Information Systems, Dietrich (Beijing or Shenzhen). The starting annual world-class researchers and engineers College of Humanities and Social Sciences, salary is expected to exceed $100,000 devote their time to tackling the most beginning Fall Semester 2018. This is a (USD). This fellowship should be an challenging, change-the-world projects career-oriented, renewable appointment excellent opportunity for outstanding fresh in AI and related fields. Baidu USA is with primary responsibilities for teaching PhD graduates who hope to spend a couple comprised of four groups: Baidu Research and contributions to the educational of years in an industry research lab before US, Intelligent Driving Group US, Baidu USDC mission of the college’s interdisciplinary, going to academia. Those who already have and Duer US. undergraduate Information Systems faculty offers are also welcome to apply if (IS) degree program. The IS program is At Baidu USA, we act with the nimbleness they can make proper arrangements with world-renowned for its contributions of a startup, but as a global company, have their universities. to practice and teaching. Our faculty access to immense computing resources Applicants are expected to have PhD degrees members are recognized internationally and data. This makes Baidu USA the best in Computer Science, Statistics, Mathematics, for their expertise and are dedicated to place for those working in AI to see their or Electrical Engineering. Please send postsecondary education. work developed and potentially deployed to applications to [email protected], with millions of users. Qualifications a CV, a statement of research, and two or A Ph.D. in Information Systems, Human In case in you are wondering, the name three representative research manuscripts. Computer Interaction, Computer Science, Baidu was inspired by a poem written or closely related relevant field is required more than 800 years ago during China’s Carnegie Mellon University for initial appointment. “ABD” candidates Song Dynasty. Baidu, whose literal meaning nearing completion of their degree may be is “hundreds of times” represents a Post-Doc Opening in Usable Privacy – considered for conditional appointment. persistent search for the ideal. Personalized Privacy Assistant Project We will consider applicants knowledgeable The Big Data Lab (BDL-US) at Baidu Opening for a Post-Doctoral Fellow in in the general area of information Research invites applications for a number Usable Privacy in the School of Computer systems. There are several broad areas of Postdoctoral Fellowships, to conduct Science at Carnegie Mellon University. This of interest, including but not limited to, original research in computer science is to work on the Personalized Privacy software development, mobile computing, and statistics. Areas of research include Assistant project. information security and assurance, statistical learning, deep nets, theoretical For details, please see: https://www. information technology for development, computer science, security, natural privacyassistant.org/static/files/post- big data and analytics, design of user- language processing, computer vision, doc-opening-2018.pdf centered systems, information technology knowledge graphs, etc. The initial contract and sustainability. In general, we give will be for one year and may be extended higher priority to the overall originality and
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Association for Computing Machinery (ACM) Chief Executive Officer ACM, the Association for Computing Machinery, invites applications for the position of Chief Executive Officer (CEO). ACM is the oldest and largest educational and scientific computing society with nearly 100,000 members worldwide. The association has an annual budget of $75 million, 75 full-time staff in New York and Washington D.C., a rich publications program that includes 90 periodicals in computing and hundreds of conference proceedings, a dynamic set of special interest groups (SIGs) that run nearly 300 conferences/symposia/workshops each year, initiatives in India, China, and Europe, and educational and public policy initiatives. ACM is the world’s premiere computing society. The ACM CEO serves as the primary executive responsible for the formulation and implementation of ACM strategic direction, for representing ACM in the worldwide computing community, and for overall management of the affairs of the association. The successful candidate will have high professional standing in the computing field, executive experience, leadership skills, and a vision of the future of professional societies and computing. The CEO reports to the ACM President. It is not a requirement that the CEO work from ACM’s New York headquarters, but must be able to travel frequently to headquarters and other ACM meetings. The full job description and details on how to apply can be found at: ceosearch.acm.org
The ACM is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, protected veteran status or status as an individual with disability.
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promise of the candidate’s work rather at Saarland University (future CISPA We intend to arrange future rounds of than to the sub-area of specialization. Helmholtz-Zentrum i.G.) and Stanford application periodically. A demonstrated record of teaching University in 2016 and is supported by the More information: https://www.cispa- effectiveness and/or relevant industry German Federal Ministry of Education and stanford.org experience in particularly is welcomed. Research (BMBF).
The ideal candidate should be able to teach The Elite Research Career Program a range of core undergraduate courses, and intends to offer the very best postdoctoral College of the Holy Cross develop elective courses of broad interest. cybersecurity researchers a unique career Full-Time Visiting Faculty Position in See our website for background: cmu.edu/ path at two of the leading cybersecurity Computer Science information-systems. Carnegie Mellon offers institutes in the world. The program The Department of Mathematics and teaching-track appointments at assistant, consists of three consecutive phases: Computer Science at the College of the Holy associate and full teaching professor. • a preparatory 1-2-year postdoctoral Cross invites applications for a visiting full- TO APPLY: visit https://apply.interfolio. phase (Phase P) at CISPA, followed by time faculty appointment, to begin August com/47091 • a 2-year appointment at Stanford 2018. This position is approved for 2 years, University (Phase I) as a visiting and may be extended 1–3 years contingent assistant professor, followed by upon performance and departmental needs. Carnegie Mellon University • a 3-year position at CISPA as a junior All full-time positions include full benefits Post-Doc Opening in the area of Usable research group leader (Phase II). with support for conference travel and Privacy and ML/NLP relocation costs. A Ph.D. in computer science Applicants to the program must have or a closely related field is preferred. Post-doctoral opening at Carnegie Mellon completed a distinguished PhD and University to work on Usable Privacy in demonstrated their potential to become Review of applications will begin January the School of Computer Science. This future leaders in their field of research. 15, 2018. Questions may be directed to Kevin opening starts in Spring 2018. Start date Outstanding candidates are considered for Walsh, [email protected]. is negotiable. fast track tenure-track positions at CISPA after their return from Stanford. For more information and to apply, please For additional details: see: https:// visit https://apply.interfolio.com/47442. usableprivacy.org/openings Applicants should submit their CV, copies of their school and university reports, a list The College is an Equal Employment of publications highlighting their five most Opportunity Employer and complies with all The CISPA-Stanford Center relevant ones, names of 3-5 references, a Federal and Massachusetts laws concerning for Cybersecurity brief description of their previous research, equal opportunity and affirmative action in Elite Research Career Program and a research proposal outlining their the workplace. Postdoctoral & Faculty Positions (m/f) research vision. Please send them as a in Cybersecurity single PDF file to: application@cispa- stanford.org. The CISPA-Stanford Center for Cybersecurity was established as a Application deadline: February 28, 2018. joint program by CISPA – the Center for IT-Security, Privacy and Accountability
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Florida International or interdisciplinary research. In addition teaching interests; and 5) statement University to developing or expanding a high-quality of evidence of diversity mentoring research program, all successful applicants (Guidelines: https://advance.fiu.edu/ Diversity Mentor Professorships in the must be committed to excellence in Diversity_Statement.pdf). Nominations and School of Computing & Information mentoring and teaching at both the questions should be sent to: Dr. Walter Van Sciences graduate and undergraduate levels. Hamme, ([email protected]). Review of Florida International University invites applications will begin on December 18, 2017, Applications are encouraged from applicants for a Senior Faculty Position in and continue until the positions are filled. candidates with highly transformative the School of Computing and Information research programs and seminal ideas that FIU is a member of the State University Sciences (SCIS) as part of FIU’s Diversity extend the frontiers of computing and System of Florida and an Equal Mentor Professorship Initiative to recruit networking across other disciplines. A Ph.D. Opportunity, Equal Access Affirmative excellent STEM faculty with a history in Computer Science or related disciplines Action Employer. All qualified applicants and commitment to the mentorship of is required. will receive consideration for employment students from underrepresented and without regard to race, color, religion, sex, underserved populations, particularly The successful candidate will be expected national origin, disability status, protected women and Hispanic-American and to mentor undergraduates and graduate veteran status, or any other characteristic African-American students. students and to participate in campus- protected by law. wide and departmental programs that FIU’s School of Computing and Information promote the goals of FIU’s NSF ADVANCE SCHOOL OF COMPUTING AND Sciences (SCIS) is a rapidly growing Institutional Transformation grant INFORMATION SCIENCES program of excellence at Florida (https://advance.fiu.edu), its Faculty International University (FIU). The School 11200 S.W. 8TH Street. Modesto A. Diversity and Inclusion Plan, and programs • has 29 tenure-track faculty members and Maidique ECS 352 Miami, FL 33199 that provide research and professional • • over 2,000 students, including over 90 Tel: (305) 348-2744 Fax (305) 348-3549 development opportunities for our diverse • Ph.D. students. The School is engaged in Florida International University is an student body. Faculty appointment will • on-going and exciting new and expanding Equal Opportunity/Access Employer and be made at a tenured professorial rank programs for research, education and Institution TDD via FRS 1-800-955-8771 commensurate with current academic outreach. The School offers B.S., M.S., standing and achievement. FIU offers and Ph.D. degrees in Computer Science, competitive salaries, research set-up and M.S. degrees in Telecommunications Harvard John A. Paulson funds, and recruitment allowances. and Networking, Cyber-security, and School of Engineering and Information Technology as well as B.S./B.A. Qualified candidates for the SCIS are Applied Sciences degrees in Information Technology. encouraged to apply to Job Opening ID Tenured Professor in Computer Science 514306 at https://facultycareers.fiu.edu/. SCIS invites applications from exceptionally The Harvard John A. Paulson School of Please attach: 1) a cover letter that specifies qualified faculty. Candidates for senior Engineering and Applied Sciences (SEAS) The School of Computing & Information positions must have an active and seeks applicants for a position at the Sciences as your likely tenure department sustainable record of excellence in tenured level in the area of Artificial and includes names and contact information funded research, publications and Intelligence with Societal Impact, with an for referees; 2) curriculum vita; 3) statement professional service as well as has expected start date of July 1, 2018. of research interests; 4) statement of demonstrated leadership in collaborative
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We seek a computer scientist whose three representative papers. Candidates analysis of large-scale neural networks, research accomplishments include are also required to submit the names the application of novel machine learning fundamental advances in AI and impact and contact information for at least three algorithms for diagnostic and predictive through applications that improve references. Applicants can apply online at classification of neurological disorders, societal well-being. We seek candidates https://academicpositions.harvard.edu/ and neural population modeling. The who have a strong research record postings/8037 postdoctoral fellow may work on one or and a commitment to undergraduate more projects. We are an equal opportunity employer and graduate teaching and training. We and all qualified applicants will receive Dystonia particularly encourage applications from consideration for employment without (I) Machine learning for identification and historically underrepresented groups, regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual validation of neuroimaging and genetic including women and minorities. orientation, gender identity, national markers of dystonia and the prediction of Computer Science at Harvard is enjoying origin, disability status, protected risk for dystonia development. a period of substantial growth in numbers veteran status, or any other characteristic (II) Graph theoretical analysis, machine of students and faculty hiring, and in protected by law. learning and pharmacogenomics for expanded facilities. We benefit from identification of primary mechanistic outstanding undergraduate and graduate markers of action of a novel oral students, world-leading faculty, an Harvard Medical School medication in patients with dystonia. excellent location, significant industrial Mass Eye and Ear/Harvard Medical School- Postdoctoral Fellow Positions in Multi- collaboration, and substantial support (III) Abnormalities of brain activation and Modal Brain Imaging, Machine Learning, from the Harvard Paulson School. For neural networks across different forms and Neural Modeling more information, see http://www.seas. of task-specific focal dystonia using a harvard.edu/computer-science. The Dystonia and Speech Motor Control combination of structural and functional neuroimaging techniques, genetic The associated Center for Research on Laboratory (masseyeandear.org/ analysis, and behavioral neurotesting. Computation and Society (http://crcs. simonyanlab) at Mass Eye and Ear and Mass General Hospital has several open seas.harvard.edu/), Berkman Klein Center Epilepsy postdoctoral fellow positions to study for Internet & Society (http://cyber. (I) Graph theoretical analysis of high- normal and diseased organization of harvard.edu), Data Science Initiative resolution intracranial EEG data for large-scale networks controlling highly (https://datascience.harvard.edu/), identification of the topology of large- skilled motor behaviors. We employ and Institute for Applied Computational scale neural connectivity in epilepsy and multi-modal neuroimaging methodologies, Science (http://iacs.seas.harvard.edu) the development of neural markers for including task-production, resting-state foster connections among computer prediction of epileptic seizures. science and other disciplines throughout and pharmacological fMRI, high-resolution the university. structural MRI, diffusion weighted Normal speech production imaging, and direct intracranial EEG, (I) Development and implementation of Candidates are required to have a doctoral to examine brain functional, effective large-scale neural population models degree in computer science or a related area. and structural connectivity in healthy incorporating neurotransmission for individuals and patients with dystonia and simulation and prediction of brain activity Required application documents include a epilepsy. Our analytic approaches include, during speech production. cover letter, CV, a statement of research but are not limited to, graph theoretical interests, a teaching statement, and up to
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Qualifications and Skills Harvard Medical School Epilepsy PhD in neuroscience, mathematics, Graph theoretical analysis of • Postdoctoral Fellow Positions in Multi- • computer science, bioengineering, or intracranial EEG for identification Modal Brain Imaging, Machine Learning, related fields of topology of large-scale neural and Neural Modeling • Exceptionally strong computational connectivity in epilepsy and the and biostatistical skills to implement The Dystonia and Speech Motor Control development of neural markers for and integrate the analysis of multi- Laboratory (masseyeandear.org/ prediction of epileptic seizures. dimensional imaging, clinical and/or simonyanlab) at Harvard Medical School Normal speech production genetic datasets has several open postdoctoral fellow • Development and implementation of • Solid experience in Python, MATLAB, positions to study normal and diseased large-scale neural population models and C organization of large-scale networks incorporating neurotransmission for • Strong experience in algorithmic controlling highly skilled motor behaviors. simulation and prediction of brain design, mathematical models (primarily We employ multi-modal neuroimaging activity during speech production. stochastic differential equation methodologies, including task-production, systems), and analysis and integration resting-state and pharmacological fMRI, Minimum Qualifications of dynamic systems high-resolution structural MRI, diffusion • PhD in computer science, mathematics, • Independent, self-motivated with a weighted imaging, and intracranial EEG, bioengineering, neuroscience, or proven track record of productive to examine brain networks in healthy related fields research individuals and patients with dystonia • Exceptionally strong computational and • Excellent verbal and written and epilepsy. Our analytic approaches biostatistical skills communication skills include graph theoretical analysis of large- • Solid experience in Python, MATLAB, • Ability to work effectively both scale neural networks, machine learning and C independently and in collaboration with algorithms for diagnostic and predictive • Strong experience in algorithmic design, multiple investigators classification of neurological disorders, mathematical models, and analysis and • Strong publication record and excellent and neural population modeling. The integration of dynamic systems academic credentials postdoctoral fellow may work on one or • A proven track record of productive more projects. research and excellent academic The application should be sent to credentials Dr. Kristina Simonyan at Kristina_ Dystonia [email protected] and should • Machine learning for identification and The application should be sent to Dr. include the candidate’s CV with the list validation of neuroimaging and genetic Kristina Simonyan (Kristina_Simonyan@ of publications, a statement of interest markers of dystonia and the prediction meei.harvard.edu) and include a cover in the position, and the names of at least of risk for dystonia development. letter, CV, a statement of research three professional referees. interests, and the names and contact • Graph theoretical analysis, machine information of three references. learning and pharmacogenomics for identification of primary mechanistic markers of action of a novel oral medication in dystonia.
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Haverford College potential for up to four years pending Haverford College successful performance and continuation Available Postdoctoral Fellow, and Visiting Assistant Professor of of funding. Fulfillment of these positions Software Engineer Computer Science are contingent on funding approval. Haverford College seeks to hire a full-time, Haverford College seeks a Visiting Please visit https://www.haverford.edu/ exempt, fully benefits eligible Postdoctoral Assistant Professor in the Department human-resources/news/postdoctoral- Fellow, and a full-time, exempt Software of Computer Science for the 2018-19 fellow-cheminformatics-0 for information Engineer, in support of the College’s academic year. on the Postdoctoral Fellow, and https://www. pending DARPA contract, “Discovery haverford.edu/human-resources/news/ For full information and to apply, please reactions and uncovering mechanisms software-engineer for detailed information visit: http://apply.interfolio.com/48111. of perovskite formation.” These positions about the Software Engineer position, and for are for an initial one-year term, with the Applications due March 1, 2018. instructions on how to apply.
Applications are invited for:- Department of Information Engineering Professors / Associate Professors / Assistant Professors (Ref. 170002EJ) The Department of Information Engineering (IE) has multiple tenure track faculty openings at the level of Professor, Associate Professor and Assistant Professor. In particular, we are looking for strong candidates in the systems area which covers the design and implementation of networking/ distributed systems, cloud, fog and edge-computing, Internet of Things, platforms/ infrastructure for big data analytics and large-scale machine-learning. We are also eagerly seeking new faculty in the areas of AI, machine learning, deep learning, and data science. Outstanding candidates in other areas of information engineering who complement/ supplement our existing strength in communication systems and information theory will also be considered. Further information about the Department can be found at http://www.ie.cuhk.edu.hk. Applicants should have (i) a relevant PhD degree; (ii) strong commitment to excellence in research and teaching; and (iii) outstanding accomplishments and research potential. Appointments will normally be made on contract basis for up to three years initially commencing Spring Term or Fall Term of 2018-19, which, subject to performance and mutual agreement, may lead to longer-term appointment or substantiation later. Applications will be accepted until the posts are fi lled. Application Procedure Applicants please upload the full resume with a cover letter, copies of academic credentials, publication list with abstracts of selected published papers, a research plan, a teaching statement, together with names and e-mail addresses of three to fi ve referees to whom the applicant’s consent has been given for their providing reference (unless otherwise specifi ed). The University only accepts and considers applications submitted online for the posts above. For more information and to apply online, please visit http://career.cuhk.edu.hk.
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Indiana University Purdue University Indianapolis Assistant Professor of Computer and Information Technology
The Purdue School of Engineering and Technology, Indiana University–Purdue University at Indianapolis (IUPUI) invites applications for up to two tenure-track Faculty Positions in Computer Science and Engineering
faculty positions in Computer and Information Technology with an anticipated The School of Informatics, Computing and Engineering (SICE) at Indiana University (IU) Bloomington invites applications for two faculty positions beginning in Fall 2018 at the assistant professor level in start date of August 1, 2018 or possibly areas relevant to System and Network Security, in the Computer Science Department or Intelligent earlier. Applicants should have a strong Systems Engineering Department. Duties include teaching, research, and service.
record of research, show significant The SICE is the first of its kind and among the largest in the country, with unsurpassed breadth. Its potential for establishing and sustaining an mission is to excel and lead in education, research, and outreach spanning and integrating the full breadth of computing and IT. It includes Computer Science, Informatics, Intelligent Systems Engineering externally funded research program, and be and Information and Library Science, with over 110 tenure-line faculty, 1200 graduate students, and committed to teaching both undergraduate 1900 undergraduate majors on the Bloomington Campus. It offers PhDs in Computer Science, and graduate courses. Informatics, Intelligent Systems Engineering and Information Science. Additional information about the School can be found at: https://www.sice.indiana.edu/
We are particularly interested in applicants Bloomington is a culturally thriving college town with a moderate cost of living and the amenities for an whose research focuses in one of the active lifestyle. IU is renowned for its top-ranked music school, high-performance computing and following areas: i) Cloud Computing or networking facilities, and performing and fine arts. Distributed Computing; ii) Machine Learning Applicants should have a demonstrable potential for excellence in research and teaching, and a PhD in a and Artificial Intelligence; iii) Pervasive relevant area or expected before August 2018. Computing and Web Technologies; and iv) To apply applicants should submit a letter of interest, CV, a statement of research and teaching, and Autonomous Systems. names and contact information for three references using the link below. https://indiana.peopleadmin.com/postings/4893 Applicants whose research complements For full consideration applications are due by December 15, 2017, but applications will be considered existing strengths in the department, until the positions are filled. including topics such as data science, Questions may be sent to [email protected] mobile health, and cybersecurity will also be considered, as well as exceptional candidates in other areas. Candidates must have a Ph.D. Indiana University is an equal employment and affirmative action employer and a provider of in computer science, engineering, information ADA services. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, ethnicity, color, race, religion, sex, sexual orientation or identity, national origin, disability technology, or a closely related discipline status or protected veteran status. before the start date.
Applications must include a letter of interest, curriculum vitae, summary of scholarship including teaching and research interests, and contact information
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for at least three references. Apply for this position at http://indiana.peopleadmin. com/postings/4345. Applications are welcome until the position is filled.
IUPUI is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action educator and employer and affords reasonable accommodations to persons with disabilities. Computer Science Instructor 2018
Lake Superior State MiraCosta Community College in North San Diego County, University California, invites applications for one full-time, tenure-track Tenure-Track Faculty of Computer Science Computer Science Instructor position, beginning in August 2018. Lake Superior State University seeks applicants to teach University courses in Duties include teaching computer science courses throughout the Web Page Design and Development, Web curriculum. This includes incorporating culturally-responsive Graphic Content, Multimedia and Interactive pedagogical techniques and effective practices for engaging Websites, Database Applications (including women, African American, Latinx, Pacific Islander, and/or Native web interfaces to databases), Web American students, who are historically underrepresented and Applications (Javascript, PHP, ASP.Net), and underserved in traditional computer science classrooms; and Web and Network Server Administration participating in departmental and college-wide committee work, (Windows, Linux, Novell). M.S. with 18 hours outreach and projects. To view the department website, go to graduate coursework in Computer Science, http://www.miracosta.edu/cs Computer Networking, or a related field, and a commitment to undergraduate education. To view full job posting and to apply, go to http://apptrkr.com/1144789 To apply visit https://jobs.lssu.edu Application deadline: February 20, 2018 Johns Hopkins University Teaching Professor in Human MiraCosta College is an Equal Opportunity Employer (Minorities/Females/Disabled/Veterans)
Language Technology Connect: 760.757.2121 | 888.201.8480 | www.miracosta.edu COMMUNITY LEARNING CENTER | OCEANSIDE CAMPUS | SAN ELIJO CAMPUS | TECHNOLOGY CAREER INSTITUTE The Center for Language and Speech Processing (CLSP) at Johns Hopkins University seeks outstanding candidates This position will be central to CLSP’s (ECE). The successful candidate will for a fulltime teaching position. The search new Certificate in Human Language be involved in course development, is open to all ranks, including Senior Technology, part of the master’s degree graduate teaching, graduate academic Lecturer, Associate Teaching Professor and programs in Computer Science (CS) and advising, supervising master's thesis Teaching Professor. the Electrical and Computer Engineering projects, and managing various aspects
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of the Certificate program. Successful priority areas: systems (operating systems, • a teaching dossier including course candidates will join the faculty of CLSP, database systems, networks, etc.) or theory syllabi and student evaluations one of the largest and most visible (algorithms and complexity, programming • the names and email addresses of three academic organizations in speech languages, optimization, etc.). references. The referees should be able processing and NLP. Although this is to address the candidate's pedagogical The successful candidate must be primarily a teaching position, there is also strength and subject competency in committed to excellence in undergraduate potential for research effort. computer science. teaching, and be motivated to actively Applications: http://apply.interfolio. participate in the School’s activities around The selection process will begin by com/47959 undergraduate teaching: academic program January 31, and continue until the position development, innovation in teaching, course is filled. Deadline: January 31, 2018 for full administration, engagement and liaison with consideration, but applications will be McGill University is committed to diversity our very active undergraduate student body, accepted until positions are filled. and equity in employment. It welcomes mentoring and more. applications from: women, Aboriginal Questions: [email protected] Montreal is a historic and cosmopolitan persons, persons with disabilities, ethnic city, and considered one of the best cities minorities, persons of minority sexual McGill University for students. The School of Computer orientation or gender identity, visible Science offers a collegial environment with minorities, and others who may contribute Faculty Lecturer, School of Computer opportunities for interaction with world- to diversification. All qualified applicants Science class researchers that take their teaching are encouraged to apply; however, in The School of Computer Science at responsibilities very seriously. The School accordance with Canadian immigration McGill University invites applications for teaches to a very diverse student body and requirements, priority will be given to an appointment as faculty lecturer. The embraces inclusiveness. The percentage of Canadian citizens and permanent residents initial appointment is for 3 years with the women in our programs is one of the highest of Canada. possibility of re-appointment. in Canada. Introductory courses are open For more information facultylecturer. to students across campus, and the School Candidates must have at least a graduate [email protected]. offers a wide set of different programs, degree in Computer Science or related including majors, specializations, honours and For details of the Faculty Lecturer discipline, and demonstrated excellence several joint programs, both in the Faculty of classification, please see https://www. in teaching computer science at the Science and the Faculty of Arts. mcgill.ca/apo/classifications/cas- ranked/. university level. Candidates with a PhD will be prioritized. To apply, submit your application using the web page at: https://hire-lecturer.cs.mcgill. Salary will be commensurate with Missouri University of ca/new_hire qualifications. Science and Technology The complete application package Professor – Cynthia Tang Distinguished The School is looking for candidates who are required includes: Professor in Computer Engineering able to teach a wide range of 1st and 2nd • a curriculum vitae year computer science courses. Preference The Department of Electrical and Computer • a teaching statement; this should include will be given to candidates who have Engineering (ECE) at the Missouri University discussion of how the candidate’s special interest and feel comfortable to of Science and Technology Science and teaching interest matches the School’s teach advanced courses in one of our two Technology invites nominations and current course offerings
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applications for the Cynthia Tang Missouri and leadership qualities. Questions and candidates must have a strong publication Distinguished Professor in Computer nominations should be directed to Dr. Kelvin record in top venues, excellent teamwork Engineering. The position is tenured at Erickson, Professor at [email protected]. and communication/writing skills, and the Full or Associate Professor rank. The teaching/mentoring experience. Evidence Missouri S&T is an affirmative action/equal endowment provides unrestricted research of grants and industry partnerships is opportunity employer and is responsive to funds and the salary is commensurate with preferred. Depending on area, candidates the needs of dual-career couples. Learn the excellence of the candidate being sought. are expected to have strong skills in more about our worldwide reputation for methodology (empirical/statistical, machine The ECE department has 35 faculty excellence, strategic plan and core values learning, HCI methods), signal-processing, members, and research expenditures at http://www.mst.edu/about/. linguistic analysis/language processing, of approximately $5.5M in the past Interested candidates should submit an system architectures or software. The HCI fiscal year. More information about the electronic application (position #00030895/ area director is Dr. Sharon Oviatt, an ACM department and campus can be found job id #22776) to Missouri S&T Human Fellow and international pioneer in human- at http://ece.mst.edu. The Computer Resources career site for academic postings centered interfaces: https://www.monash. Engineering program has research at http://hr.mst.edu/careers/academic/. edu/it/our-research/graduate-research/ strengths in autonomous and cyber- scholarship-funded-phd-research- physical systems, networking, high- projects/projects/human-centred-mobile- speed digital design, and computational Monash University and-multimodal-interfaces intelligence, which directly relate to in Melbourne university-wide strategic initiatives in the Monash and Melbourne Area: Faculty of Information Technology interdisciplinary signature area of Smart Monash is Australia’s largest university, Living. The university has been recognized The Faculty of Information Technology ranking in the top 60 universities worldwide, by the National Security Agency as (https://www.monash.edu/it) at Monash with CS/IT rated in the top 70 (QS World a Center of Academic Excellence in University in Melbourne Australia is rankings 2018). In addition to HCI, the IT Information Assurance Education (CAE- establishing a new group in HCI and School includes software, cyber-security, IAE) and Center of Academic Excellence in creative technologies. We invite faculty at data science, AI, social computing, and Information Assurance Research (CAE-R). all levels to join a rapidly growing group many basic CS areas. The university has We seek a candidate with the capability in human-centered interfaces. We are made strategic investments in facilities to complement and enhance the existing especially interested: for prototyping innovative concepts, strengths, particularly as they relate to collecting and analyzing data, and displaying (1) Wearable and personalized interfaces security, reliability, or more generally, installations of interactive media—including (2) Mobile and multimodal-multisensor assurance of information and systems. sensiLab (tangible, wearable, augmented/ interfaces, including fusion-based ones Exceptional candidates from other areas virtual reality, multimodal-multimedia, (3) Data analytics for predicting user will also be considered. maker-space), Immersive Visualization emotion, cognition, and health and Analytics lab, Centre for Data Science, A Ph.D. in Computer Engineering or a (4) Conversational dialogue interfaces ARC Centers of Excellence on Integrative closely related discipline is required, (5) Brain-computer and adaptive interfaces Brain Function and Robotics. It currently along with an international reputation Interested applicants should have a PhD in is investing in HCI facilities for developing for research excellence, a commitment to CS, IT, cognitive, linguistic, or brain sciences, new mobile and multimodal/multisensor first-rate teaching, and strong mentorship and several years of post-PhD experience. All interfaces, analyzing human multimodal
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interaction, and predicting users’ cognitive computer-interaction-fit with: (1) cover sensors) during natural activities. These and health status. letter (indicating area 1-5, planned future analyses involve exploring predictive research, date of availability); (2) CV with patterns at signal, activity pattern, lexical, Melbourne is rated the #1 city worldwide publications, research and teaching and other levels. The ideal candidate for quality of life (Economist & Guardian, interests, 3-5 references with email/phone would be an initiating researcher with http://www.economist.com/blogs/ contact; (3) 3 publications. a strong publication record who is graphicdetail/2016/08/daily-chart-14 and interested in pioneering in emerging https://www.theguardian.com/australia- research areas. He/she would have an Monash University in interest in developing new technologies to news/2016/aug/18/melbourne-wins- Melbourne worlds-most-liveable-city-award-sixth- identify users’ cognitive and health status, Research Fellow year-in-a-row), with excellent education, and using this information to develop personalized interfaces that promote healthcare, infrastructure, low crime, and The Faculty of Information Technology learning, performance, and health. exceptional cuisine, culture, and creative (https://www.monash.edu/it) at Monash design. It is renowned for its dramatic University in Melbourne Australia is coastline, parks, wildlife, and wine region. establishing a new group in HCI and Requirements: creative technologies. We invite PhDs to • PhD in CS, IT, cognitive or Position and Compensation: apply for a 3-year postdoctoral fellowship linguistic sciences Full-time for 12 months a year, with in multimodal interfaces and behavior • Training in HCI, multimodal interfaces, competitive salary and benefits: http:// analytics. The selected candidate will data analytics, modeling human adm.monash.edu.au/enterprise- join a rapidly expanding multidisciplinary behavior & communication agreements/academic-professional-2014/ group in mobile and multimodal- • Experience collecting and analyzing s1-academic-salary-rates.html, including multisensor interfaces, conversational speech, images, handwriting, and/or 17% superannuation retirement fund, interfaces, brain-computer and adaptive sensor data relocation and generous start-up package. interfaces, wearable and personalized • Experience applying machine learning, The academic year begins late Feb. interfaces, data analytics for predicting empirical/statistical, linguistic, or 2018, with semester 2 starting late July, user cognition and health status, and hybrid methods but start date is negotiable. For North other topics. The HCI area director is • Interest in human cognition, American applicants, "Lecturer (level B)" is Dr. Sharon Oviatt, an ACM Fellow and educational technology, or health- Assistant Professor, "Senior Lecturer (level international pioneer in human-centered related technologies C)” is Associate Professor, and “Associate interfaces: https://www.monash.edu/ • Strong interpersonal/teamwork and Professor (level D)” is Professor. Monash it/our-research/graduate-research/ communication/writing skills has a Women in IT Program, and welcomes scholarship-funded-phd-research- • Ability to work with diverse partners talented female, minority, and international projects/projects/human-centred- • Prefer 2-3 years post-PhD experience applicants. For enquiries: Oviatt@ mobile-and-multimodal-interfaces incaadesigns.org. Monash and Melbourne Area: This position involves research on Monash is Australia’s largest university, To apply: predicting user cognition and health ranking in the top 60 universities worldwide, Submit online at http://careers. status, based on analysis of different with CS/IT rated in the top 70 (QS World pageuppeople.com/513/cw/en/job/571151/ modalities (e.g., speech, images, writing, rankings 2018). In addition to HCI, the IT academic-opportunities-in-human- School includes software, cyber-security,
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data science, AI, social computing, and To apply: NUS is an equal opportunity employer that many basic CS areas. The university has Submit online at http://careers. offers highly competitive salaries, and is made strategic investments in facilities pageuppeople.com/513/cw/en/job/571150/ situated in Singapore, an English-speaking for prototyping innovative concepts, research-fellow-multimodal-interfaces- cosmopolitan city that is a melting pot collecting and analyzing data, and displaying behaviour-analytics with (1) cover letter of many cultures, both the east and installations of interactive media—including (indicating date of availability); (2) CV the west. Singapore offers high-quality sensiLab (tangible, wearable, augmented/ with publications, research and teaching education and healthcare at all levels, as virtual reality, multimodal-multimedia, interests, 3 references with email/phone well as very low tax rates. maker-space), Immersive Visualization contact; (3) graduate transcripts; (4) 3 Application Details: and Analytics lab, Centre for Data Science, publications. Monash has a Women in IT Submit the following documents (in a ARC Centers of Excellence on Integrative Program, and welcomes female, minority • single PDF) online via: https://faces. Brain Function and Robotics. It currently and international applicants. comp.nus.edu.sg is investing in HCI facilities for developing A cover letter that indicates the new mobile and multimodal/multisensor • position applied for and the main interfaces, analyzing human multimodal National University research interests interaction, and predicting users’ cognitive of Singapore Curriculum Vitae and health status. Sung Kah Kay Assistant Professor in All • Areas of Computer Science • A teaching statement Melbourne is rated the #1 city worldwide • A research statement for quality of life (Economist & Guardian, The Department of Computer Science at • Provide the contact information of 3 http://www.economist.com/blogs/ the National University of Singapore (NUS) referees when submitting your online graphicdetail/2016/08/daily-chart-14 invites applications for the Sung Kah Kay application, or, arrange for at least and https://www.theguardian.com/ Assistant Professorship. Applicants can 3 references to be sent directly to australia-news/2016/aug/18/melbourne- be in any area of computer science. This [email protected] wins-worlds-most-liveable-city-award- prestigious chair was set up in memory of • Application reviews will commence sixth-year-in-a-row), with excellent the late Assistant Professor Sung Kah Kay immediately and continue until the education, healthcare, infrastructure, low after his untimely demise early in his career position is filled crime, and exceptional cuisine, culture, at NUS. Candidates should be early in their • If you have further enquiries, please and creative design. It is renowned for academic careers and yet demonstrate contact the Search Committee Chair, its dramatic coastline, parks, wildlife, and outstanding research potential, and strong Weng-Fai Wong, at [email protected]. wine region. commitment to teaching. edu.sg
Position & Compensation: The Department enjoys ample research This position is 3 years full-time, funding, moderate teaching loads, excellent NEC Laboratories America with competitive salary (Academic facilities, and extensive international Researcher – Data Science level B: http://adm.monash.edu.au/ collaborations. We have a full range of enterprise-agreements/academic- faculty covering all major research areas NEC Laboratories America (http://www. professional-2014/s1-academic- in computer science and boasts a thriving nec-labs.com/) conducts research in salary-rates.html) and benefits (17% PhD program that attracts the brightest support of NEC's US and global business. superannuation retirement fund), students from the region and beyond. More Our lab has a broad research program that relocation and seed funds. Start date information is available at www.comp.nus. covers many areas and maintains a balance negotiable. For enquiries email Oviatt@ edu.sg/careers of fundamental and applied research. incaadesigns.org.
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The Data Science Department (http://www. • Large scale optimization and learning Given the prevalence of advanced persistent nec-labs.com/research-departments/ • Signal processing, image processing threats (APT), our recent focus has been data-science/data-science-home) and computer vision on using ubiquitous monitoring, big-data performs research on all aspects of data and AI technologies to improve security NEC Laboratories America is located analytics and mining. We are creating intelligence. Another focus area is security in Princeton, NJ, home of Princeton innovative analytics from big data to research related to Internet of Things University and one of New Jersey's most simplify and automate the operation (IoT), Industrial Control Systems (ICS), and beautiful and idyllic towns. of complex physical systems (e.g., Automotive systems. automobiles, power plants, smart city The area offers many exciting cultural, We value creative research ideas, solid etc.), as well as large-scale IT systems entertainment and outdoor activities. The system building experience, and the and services. We have several ongoing big office is minutes away from Princeton passion to make research results impact data analytics projects including massive University and an hour from New York, the industry and our society. We also value time series modeling, heterogeneous data Philadelphia, and the Atlantic Ocean. interdisciplinary research. analysis, and large scale graph mining For more information about NEC labs, etc. Our group brings together experts in access http://www.nec-labs.com/, and Qualifications: machine learning, artificial intelligence, submit your CV and research statement • PhD in Computer Science or Engineering data mining, statistics, signal processing, through our career center at https:// • Strong publications or system pattern recognition and big data www.appone.com/MainInfoReq.asp?R_ building records processing systems. We build technologies ID=1802426 • Experience with the following is a plus: to solve real world problems and grow -Real-world system building EOE-M/F/V/D NEC's business. Our research leads to both -Big-data platforms such as database award-winning NEC products/solutions and or data streaming numerous publications in top conferences. NEC Labs America -Real-world APT attack pattern analysis, exploit and malware analysis Our group is looking for multiple Researcher – Security Systems -IoT, critical infrastructure (ICS, SCADA), researchers to work in the areas of and automotive system security artificial intelligence, machine learning The Computer Security (CS) Department -Network IDS systems (e.g., Bro), and data mining. The ideal candidates at NEC Labs America in Princeton, NJ, is network packet and protocol analysis must have expertise in one of the above seeking outstanding researchers who have areas, and can develop algorithms to passion to build research systems that NEC Laboratories America is located in analyze massive data and build innovative solve the challenging real-world security Princeton, NJ, home of the Princeton applications. He/she must have a PhD in problems. We are looking for candidates University and one of New Jersey's most CS/CE with a strong publication record in in the areas of security, systems, beautiful and idyllic towns. The area offers at least one of the following areas: database, big-data platforms, with a strong many exciting cultural, entertainment and publication record. • Machine learning and AI (Especially outdoor activities. The office is minutes neural networks and deep learning) The Computer Security (CS) department away from Princeton University and an hour • Data mining and statistical learning has been developing innovative security form New York, Philadelphia, and the Atlantic • Time series analysis and prediction solutions and grown NEC’s business. We Ocean. For more information about NEC labs, • Text mining and information retrieval provide a vibrant environment that has please access http://www.nec-labs.com/, • Graph and information network mining produced very strong research results. and submit your CV and research statement
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Computing Research News size: 4.5” x 7” through our career center at https://www. • Machine learning and AI (Especially NEC Laboratories America is located in issue: January/February appone.com/MainInfoReq.asp?R_ID=1810405. neural networks and deep learning) Princeton, NJ, home of the Princeton • Data mining and statistical learning University and one of New Jersey's EOE-M/F/D/V • Graph and information network mining most beautiful and idyllic towns. The • Anomaly detection area offers many exciting cultural, NEC Research Labs Researcher – Security Analytics
The Computer Security (CS) Department at NEC Research Labs in Princeton, NJ, is seeking outstanding researchers who have CHAIR, COMPUTER SCIENCE DEPARTMENT, NJIT The Computer Science Department at the New Jersey Institute of Technology (http://cs.njit. passion to apply machine learning, data edu/) invites applications for the position of Department Chair. The successful candidate should demonstrate academic leadership skills necessary to create the conditions for faculty mining, or other AI related technologies to and student development and encourage interdisciplinary research across the university as well as with other national and international partners. He/she is expected to play an solve real-world security problems. active role in capitalizing on the departments’ strengths to elevate the department’s visibility and recognition. Candidates must have a PhD in computer science or a related discipline with a demonstrated track record of scholarly accomplishments commensurate with the The Computer Security (CS) department appointment at the rank of Full Professor, including a sustained record of publication in top venues, attracting funding, and mentoring students. The ideal candidate must demonstrate has been developing innovative security administrative leadership as well as the ability to recruit, mentor and retain diverse research- intensive faculty, maintain a collegial and ethical environment, and work with faculty and solutions and grown NEC’s business. students of diverse backgrounds. We also provide a vibrant environment NJIT’s Computer Science Department has 33 tenure-track faculty, 13 lecturers, and 1,408 students (including 59 PhD and 550 MS students) across nine programs of study. The that has produced very strong research Computer Science Department participates alongside NJIT’s Informatics Department in producing the largest pool of computing talent in the tri-state (CT, NJ, NY) area. With $5M in results. We embrace the opportunities annual research expenditures and several state-of-the-art research centers and laboratories, the department conducts research in a wide range of areas and plays a key role in the NJIT to leverage big-data and AI technologies Center for Big Data and The NJIT Cybersecurity Research Center. The department has strong connections with local industry and works closely with many corporations through student to improve security. We strongly value Capstone projects, internships, co-ops and joint R&D projects. interdisciplinary research. The Computer Science Department resides within the Ying Wu College of Computing, which is undergoing significant growth as a priority area for NJIT under a new Dean. This growth is an integral part of NJIT’s five-year strategic plan, called Vision 2020, which calls Position Requirements: for consolidating NJIT as a world-class institution of higher education and research. Applied research, collaboration with industry, innovation and entrepreneurship are encouraged Our group is looking for researchers in and supported. Performance and tenure expectations are aligned with those of the broader computing community, with an emphasis on grant funding and publishing in top the area of security analytics. The ideal conferences and journals. The Ying Wu College of Computing comprises 23% of the NJIT enrollment, educating more candidates should have expertise in than 2,700 students in computing disciplines, and graduating more than 750 computing applying machine learning, data mining, professionals every year. As such, it is the largest generator of computing talent in the tri- state area. or other AI related techniques to solve NJIT is located in Newark’s University Heights, a vibrant sprawling downtown campus close to Rutgers-Newark, New Jersey Innovation Institute, Essex Community College, New Jersey real-world problems. He/she should be Medical School, University Hospital, and Rutgers School of Dental Medicine. NJIT is just a 30 minute train ride from New York City and its burgeoning Silicon Alley tech sector, able to design and develop algorithms enabling close interaction with that vibrant professional community. to process big data and build innovative APPLYING: Applications received by January 15, 2018 will receive full consideration. However, applications are welcome until the position is filled. analytic system for security applications. To apply, please visit https://njit.csod.com/ats/careersite/JobDetails.aspx?site=1&id=18 He/she must have a PhD in Computer The applications must include a cover letter, a curriculum vitae, and the names and contact information of five references. Supplemental materials and inquiries may be emailed to Science or Computer Engineering with [email protected]. To build a diverse workforce, NJIT encourages applications from individuals with disabilities, strong publication records and/or hands on minorities, veterans and women. EEO employer. experience in at least one of the NEW JERSEY INSTITUTE OF TECHNOLOGY following areas: UNIVERSITY HEIGHTS, NEWARK, NJ 07102-1982
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entertainment and outdoor activities. The and UX design preferred. OtherComputing social Researchcomputing-related News field by Summer 2018, office is minutes away from Princeton networking, systems analysis and size:design, 4.5”and x 7” strong potential for world-class issue: January/february University and an hour form New York, information systems and informatics research and attracting grant funding. Philadelphia, and the Atlantic Ocean. researchers will also be considered. Candidates with exceptional records will be For more information about NEC Labs, Candidates must have a PhD in a considered at the associate professor level. please access http://www.nec-labs. com/, and submit your CV and research statement through our career center at https://www.appone.com/MainInfoReq. asp?R_ID=1804395.
EOE-M/F/D/V CHAIR, INFORMATICS DEPARTMENT, NJIT The Ying Wu College of Computing at New Jersey Institute of Technology New Jersey Institute of (NJIT) welcomes applications for the position of Chairperson of the Informatics Department. The new Chair will lead the expansion of the department, recently Technology created by combining the Information Systems Department and the Information Technology Program. The Chair will work closely with the Dean of the College in Assistant/Associate Professor Positions, transforming the college into a prominent player in the NY/NJ tech community, Informatics Department which is a strong priority for NJIT. DEPARTMENT: Informatics has a strong research and academic emphasis on data intensive computing, human centered computing, game design, augmented The Informatics Department at New Jersey reality/virtual reality, security, and network administration. The department is Institute of Technology (NJIT) welcomes well-ranked nationally for information systems and game design. We offer ABET accredited Baccalaureate programs in Web and Information Systems, Business and applications for three full time Assistant Information Systems, Human-Computer Interaction, and Information Technology. We also offer MS programs in Business and Information Systems, IT Administration or Associate Professor positions (details and Security, and a PhD in Information Systems. The department enrolls over 760 at informatics.njit.edu/open-faculty- undergraduate and 380 graduate students. The college enrolls over 2,700 students and is the largest generator of computing talent in the tri-state area. The college positions/): and department have strong connections with local industry and work closely with many corporations through student Capstone projects, internships, and joint R&D projects. AR/VR/MR and Serious Gaming: Expertise QUALIFICATIONS: The successful candidate must have earned a Doctorate in a in AR/VR/MR and immersive technologies relevant discipline, and should be an experienced and visionary academic leader with a distinguished research record. The candidate should qualify for a tenured in serious gaming preferred. Multimedia, position in the department at the rank of Full Professor. The Chair reports to the networking, security and other Information Dean of the Ying Wu College of Computing. LOCATION: NJIT is located in Newark, NJ and is just a 30 minute train ride from Technology researchers will also be New York City and its burgeoning Silicon Alley tech sector. The NJ area around considered. Information Technology-related NJIT features a high concentration of industry and businesses, with many opportunities for research collaboration and consulting. The region offers a variety industrial experience is a plus. of living environments, from lively urban to quiet suburbs to the Jersey shore, with excellent school districts. Data/Information Science: APPLYING: Applications received by January 15, 2018 will receive full consideration. However, applications are welcome until the position is filled. Expertise in information visualization, data To apply, please visit science or information science preferred. https://njit.csod.com/ats/careersite/JobDetails.aspx?site=1&id=14 The applications must include a cover letter, a curriculum vitae, and the names and Other analytics, social network analysis, contact information of five references. information systems, and informatics Supplemental materials and inquiries may be emailed to [email protected]. researchers will also be considered. To build a diverse workforce, NJIT encourages applications from individuals with disabilities, minorities, veterans and women. EEO employer. Web Informatics: Expertise in web, mobile and IoT NEW JERSEY INSTITUTE OF TECHNOLOGY UNIVERSITY HEIGHTS, NEWARK, NJ 07102-1982 technologies, informatics, or app, interface
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The Informatics Department resides within To Apply: member to serve as the Director of the the Ying Wu College of Computing, which is For AR/VR/MR + Serious Gaming, please Center for Big Data (CBD). Candidates must undergoing significant growth as a priority visit: https://njit.csod.com/ats/careersite/ have a PhD in computer science or a related area for NJIT under a new Dean. Applied JobDetails.aspx?site=1&id=5 discipline with a demonstrated track record research, collaboration with industry, of scholarly accomplishments commensurate For Data/Information Science, please visit: innovation and entrepreneurship are with the appointment at the rank of Associate https://njit.csod.com/ats/careersite/ encouraged and supported. Performance Professor or above. Appropriate areas of JobDetails.aspx?site=1&id=4 and tenure expectations are aligned expertise include, but are not limited to: with those of the broader computing For Web Informatics, please visit: https:// pattern recognition, machine learning, natural community, with an emphasis on grant njit.csod.com/ats/careersite/JobDetails. language processing, social media, analytics, funding and publishing in top conferences aspx?site=1&id=3 high-performance computing for integration, and journals. The department specializes in analysis, visualization, and stream processing data-intensive research, human-centered • Create your application, and post your of very large amounts of structured, semi- computing and information technology, cover letter and CV. structured, or unstructured data in areas and offers Bachelor’s through PhD degrees. • Append supplemental materials (e.g., such as business data, scientific data, We strongly encourage interdisciplinary research and teaching statements, medical data, etc. research across the university and sample publications) to your CV or email The Center for Big Data at NJIT, https:// with other partners in the national and to [email protected] centers.njit.edu/bigdata/ is a new international community. • Have at least 3 letters of reference emailed to [email protected] multi-disciplinary center designed to The Ying Wu College of Computing synergize the strong expertise in various • Address questions to search committee comprises 23% of the NJIT enrollment, chair Dr. Michael Bieber ([email protected]). disciplines across the NJIT campus and educating more than 2,700 students in develop a rich set of big data enabling computing disciplines, and graduating more An EEO employer, NJIT offers a welcoming technologies and services. The CBD than 750 computing professionals every and supportive community of students and aims to investigate, develop, and apply year. As such, it is the largest generator of colleagues, and encourages applications cutting-edge technologies to address computing talent in the tri-state area. from diverse individuals with disabilities, unprecedented challenges in big data minorities, veterans and women. with high Volume, high Velocity, high NJIT is located in Newark, NJ and is just Variety, and high Veracity, in order to a 30-minute train ride from New York City NEW JERSEY INSTITUTE OF TECHNOLOGY create high Value. The CBD groups faculty and its burgeoning Silicon Alley tech sector. University Heights, Newark, NJ 07102-1982 from Computer Science, Informatics, Beyond the proximity to NYC, our part of Math, Statistics and Management. NJ has a high concentration of industry and businesses, with many opportunities New Jersey Institute of The successful candidate will hold a faculty
for research collaboration and consulting. Technology appointment in the department of Computer The region offers a variety of living Director of the Center of Big Data at NJIT Science and build the CDB into a vibrant environments, from lively urban to quiet research group. As the Director of the CDB The Ying Wu College of Computing (YWCC) suburbs to the Jersey shore, with excellent he/she must attract funding and develop at the New Jersey Institute of Technology school districts. collaborative relationships with industry. (NJIT) (http://computing.njit.edu/) invites He/she must demonstrate recognition for applications for a tenure-track/tenured faculty productivity and achievement in research
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and the ability to work collaboratively with Capstone projects, internships, co-ops and To apply, please visit: https://njit.csod.com/ colleagues. The ideal candidate should joint R&D projects. ats/careersite/JobDetails.aspx?site=1&id=44. have a strong business sense, experience The Computer Science Department resides Applications must include a cover letter, in new program/center development and within the Ying Wu College of Computing, a curriculum vitae, and the names and an understanding of what it takes to which is undergoing significant growth as a contact information of five references. enhance research funding in a competitive priority area for NJIT under a new Dean. This environment. Exceptional communication Supplemental materials and inquiries may growth is an integral part of NJIT’s five-year skills, financial acumen and the potential to be emailed to big-data-director-search- strategic plan, called Vision 2020, which fundraise are essential. As a faculty member [email protected]. calls for consolidating NJIT as a world-class of the Computer Science department, he/ institution of higher education and research. she is expected to (1) teach undergraduate To build a diverse workforce, NJIT Applied research, collaboration with and graduate classes within an adjusted encourages applications from individuals industry, innovation and entrepreneurship workload, supervise graduate students; with disabilities, minorities, veterans and are encouraged and supported. Performance (2) develop and teach new graduate and/ women. EEO employer. and tenure expectations are aligned with or undergraduate classes and (3) serve the those of the broader computing community, New Jersey Institute of Technology Department, the College and the University. with an emphasis on grant funding and University Heights, Newark, NJ 07102-1982 Reporting to NJIT Senior Vice Provost publishing in top conferences and journals. for Research, the Director of the Center The Ying Wu College of Computing comprises for Big Data will have his/her primary New Jersey Institute 23% of the NJIT enrollment, educating appointment in the Computer Science of Technology more than 2,600 students in computing department within YWCC. NJIT’s Computer University Lecturer/Senior University disciplines, and graduating more than 750 Science Department has 33 tenure- Lecturer, Computer Science computing professionals every year. track faculty, 13 lecturers, and 1408 Department, NJIT students (including 59 PhD and 550 NJIT is located in Newark’s University The Computer Science Department at MS students) across nine programs of Heights, a vibrant sprawling downtown New Jersey Institute of Technology (NJIT) study. The Computer Science Department campus close to Rutgers-Newark, welcomes applications for a position participates alongside NJIT’s Informatics New Jersey Innovation Institute, Essex of University Lecturer/Senior University Department in generating the largest pool Community College, New Jersey Medical Lecturer. This position requires teaching or of computing talent in the tri-state (CT, School, University Hospital, and Rutgers engaging in related pedagogical activities NJ, NY) area. With $5M in annual research School of Dental Medicine. NJIT is just a for 12 contact hours (per week) each expenditures and several state-of-the- 30-minute train ride from New York City semester at the undergraduate and/or art research centers and laboratories, and its burgeoning Silicon Alley tech sector, graduate level. The main responsibility the department conducts research in enabling close interaction with that vibrant of this position will be to organize and a wide range of areas and plays a key professional community. supervise capstone software projects at role in the NJIT Center for Big Data and the undergraduate level and MS software the NJIT Cybersecurity Research Center. APPLYING: Applications received by January projects at the graduate level. These The department has strong connections 15, 2018 will receive full consideration. projects are done in collaboration with with local industry and works closely However, applications are welcome until the corporate partners. These companies will with many corporations through student position is filled.
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propose projects, and their representatives New Mexico Institute of body. For information on this position send will co-supervise the students together Mining & Technology inquiries via e-mail to [email protected] with the instructor of the course. or visit https://www.cs.nmt.edu. Screening Assistant Professor will begin immediately and continue until Successful candidates must have an MS NEW MEXICO TECH seeks applicants for the position is filled. Women and under- degree in Computer Science or related a tenure-track Assistant or Associate represented minorities are encouraged area and 5+ years of industrial experience Professor position in its Computer Science to apply. New Mexico Tech is an equal in software development. A PhD degree and Engineering department. opportunity/affirmative action employer. and prior university teaching experience are an advantage. Candidates should be At the time of appointment, the applicant knowledgeable in software engineering must have a Ph.D. degree in Computer New York Institute of and programming languages (e.g., Java, Science, Information Technology, Computer Technology C/C++, Python). Knowledge in project Engineering, or a very closely related Two Assistant Professor Positions management, operating systems, computer field. Potential for teaching and research networks, and databases is an advantage. excellence are vital qualifications. We seek NYIT’s School of Engineering and Computing a candidate with the ability to conduct Sciences seeks 2 Computer Science Assistant APPLYING: Applications received by 10 research in current areas of CS/IT, especially Professors with expertise in Data Science December 2017 will receive full in cybersecurity, cyber-physical systems, and Computation, including data analytics, consideration. However, applications are machine learning, and data science. The machine learning, deep learning, computer welcome until the position is filled. candidate must be willing and able to teach vision, artificial intelligence, and natural language processing (full-time, tenure-track; To apply, please visit, please visit http:// graduate and undergraduate courses in CS/ Manhattan Campus & Old Westbury). jobs.njit.edu and search for “req34”. The IT, including Systems Programming, and Computer System Organization. applications must include a cover letter, a Candidates must have a Ph.D. degree in curriculum vitae, and the names and The Department has about 240 students in Computer Science, or related area, excellent contact information of three references. its B.S., M.S., and Ph.D. programs. Along with communication skills, and a solid publication Supplemental materials and inquiries may excellent facilities for research and teaching, record. Candidates must demonstrate an be emailed to the Chair of the Department: there are opportunities to interact with innovative research record and/or industrial http://cs.njit.edu/people/administration/ nearby research institutions such as Los experience, and potential for securing sponsored research, contracts and external To build a diverse workforce, NJIT Alamos Laboratory and Sandia Laboratories. grants. Successful candidates will share our encourages applications from individuals Applicants should submit a letter of vision to grow the School of Engineering with disabilities, minorities, veterans and interest, resume, contact information of and Computing Sciences into a leader in women. EEO employer. three references, research and teaching applied research and a premier source of NEW JERSEY INSTITUTE OF TECHNOLOGY statements, and transcripts of graduate student talent in the New York Metropolitan University Heights, Newark, NJ 07102-1982 work to CSE Tenure-track Search, Human Area and globally. Resources, Box 073, New Mexico Tech, 801 Leroy Place, Socorro, NM 87801. Applications Please apply here https://goo.gl/NC1iFU can be sent via e-mail to Rosa Jaramillo for the Manhattan Campus position and ([email protected]) with “CSE Tenure- here https://goo.gl/zhKtsn for the Old track faculty” in the email subject and Westbury Campus
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Northeastern University – to the college and university are an integral knowledge of the field at all levels and be College of Computer and component of the position. Opportunities creative in their approach to teaching in an Information Science for research and scholarship are possible environment of cooperative, interdisciplinary on the teaching track and several of our and experiential education. Strong written, Lecturer/Assistant Teaching Professor/ faculty are research active within the field oral and interpersonal skills are required Associate Teaching Professor/Full of Computer Science and within the area of in order to communicate effectively with Teaching Professor Education Research in Computer Science. students in person and online. Location: Boston Main Campus, Silicon Northeastern University is a global For more information about the College, Valley, Seattle, Charlotte university recognized by our renowned co- please visit http://www.ccs.neu.edu. Position Summary: op program and our focus on experiential Additional Information: Please submit The College of Computer and Information learning. We are experiencing dramatic a cover letter of interest highlighting Science (CCIS) at Northeastern University growth in enrollment and academic teaching accomplishments and relevant invites applications for one or more innovation. The College of Computer and professional experience, a curriculum vitae, positions at the rank of Lecturer/Assistant Information Science is one of the fastest and the names and contact information of Teaching Professor/Associate Teaching growing colleges in the university. It at least three references. Professor/Full Teaching Professor is home to over 1200+ undergraduate beginning in September 2018 or January students and 1000+ graduate students. Boston Campus Silicon Valley 2019 at our campus in Boston and for We have three undergraduate majors our regional campuses located in Silicon (Computer, Data and Information Science) Seattle Charlotte Valley, Seattle and Charlotte. In Boston and over 26 combined majors (CS+X). In Compensation is commensurate with we offer undergraduate, masters and the graduate program we offer masters in qualifications and includes an outstanding PhD programs. In Seattle, Charlotte and CS, Data Science, Information Assurance benefits package. Silicon Valley, we offer professional and Cyber Security, Health Informatics masters programs. We are seeking and Health Data Analytics. Many of our Northeastern University is an Equal highly-motivated individuals committed programs are interdisciplinary programs Opportunity, Affirmative Action to excellence in teaching. Full-time with other colleges here at Northeastern. Educational Institution and Employer, Title appointments at all ranks are renewable, IX University. Northeastern University Qualifications: career-focused non-tenure-track positions particularly welcomes applications from Candidates must hold a PhD in Computer with responsibilities in teaching and minorities, women and persons with and/or Information Science from an service. Primary responsibilities include disabilities. Northeastern University is an accredited institution by the start date. teaching undergraduate and graduate E-Verify Employer. Teaching experience at the undergraduate courses. We are seeking faculty who can and graduate levels is strongly preferred. teach in one or more of the following Rank of appointment at either the Lecturer, Ohio State University areas: Computer Science, Data Science, Assistant Teaching Professor, Associate Cyber Security, Health Informatics and Tenure Track Faculty Position in Electrical Teaching Professor, or Full Teaching Information Science. The successful and Computer Engineering Professor level will be determined on candidate will create course content and prior teaching experience and will be The Ohio State University invites materials and collaborate with colleagues discussed with candidates during the applications for tenure track faculty to develop new academic relationships interview process. Successful candidates positions in the Department of Electrical within the university and the business will have demonstrated an expert grasp of and Computer Engineering, specifically community. Student advising and service
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Mobile Computing, Computer Architecture, applicants will receive consideration Purdue University and Cybersecurity. for employment without regard to race, Faculty Positions in Data Science in color, religion, sex, sexual orientation A successful faculty candidate is expected Schools of Electrical and Computer or identity, national origin, disability to have research experience in one of Engineering and Industrial Engineering status, or protected veteran status. these general fields: cybersecurity, mobile Requires the successful completion of a The Schools of Electrical and Computer computing, and computer architecture. background check. Engineering and Industrial Engineering Interested areas include, but not limited to: at Purdue University invite applications cybersecurity; (including hardware-enable for multiple positions at the Assistant, security), mobile computing, computer Ohio State University Associate, and Full Professor levels. Purdue architecture and systems, cloud computing, Tenure-Track and Tenured Faculty Positions University seeks to attract exceptional Internet of things, data center management, in Computer Science and Engineering candidates with interests and expertise in embedded and real-time systems, and data science. Successful candidates must energy-efficient computer designs. The Computer Science and Engineering hold a Ph.D. degree in engineering, computer Department at The Ohio State University science, operations research, mathematics, **For best consideration, please submit your seeks to fill multiple tenure-track and tenured statistics or a related discipline and application no later than February 1, 2018 positions at all ranks. We are particularly demonstrate excellent potential to build https://academicjobsonline.org/ajo/ interested in the following areas: (1) machine an independent research program at the jobs/10265 learning, and (2) theory and algorithms. Highly forefront of their field, as well as potential qualified applicants in other areas will also Applicants must have a Ph.D. and to educate and mentor students. The be considered. Applicants should hold or be outstanding academic credentials. successful candidates will conduct original completing a PhD in computer science & Application materials must include: 1) a cover research, will advise graduate students, will engineering or a closely related field, have a letter, 2) curriculum vitae, 3) statements teach undergraduate and graduate level commitments to and demonstrated record of of research 4) teaching interests, and 5) courses, and will perform service both at excellence in research, and a commitment to contact information for three references, the School and University levels. Candidates excellence in teaching. and 6) three authored papers. with experience working with diverse Review of applications will begin on groups of students, faculty, and staff and The Ohio State University College of December 1, 2017 and will continue until the ability to contribute to an inclusive Engineering is strongly committed to the positions are filled. Additional details climate are particularly encouraged to apply. promoting diversity and inclusion in all and application instructions are available areas including scholarship, instruction The Schools of Electrical and Computer at https://academicjobsonline.org/ajo/ and outreach. This position is partially Engineering and Industrial Engineering jobs/10250. funded by Ohio State's Discovery Themes at Purdue University have experienced Initiative, a significant faculty hiring The Ohio State University is an equal significant growth in the past decade and investment in key thematic areas in opportunity employer. All qualified applicants have a strong faculty core engaged in all which the university can build on its will receive consideration for employment areas of data science as well as significant culture of academic collaboration to without regard to race, color, religion, sex, interdisciplinary efforts across campus, with make a global impact. sexual orientation or identity, national origin, other academic institutions, and industrial disability status, or protected veteran status. partners. The College of Engineering at The Ohio State University is an equal Purdue is currently undergoing extensive opportunity employer. All qualified
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growth, with an expanding number of faculty that are opening new and exciting research directions. For a detailed description of research activities see the Electrical & Computer Engineering and Industrial Engineering webpages. Assistant Professor of Computer Science Purdue University’s Schools of Electrical and Computer Engineering and Industrial The Pennsylvania State University at Harrisburg, School of Science, Engineering and Technology, invites applications for a tenure-track Assistant Engineering are committed to advancing Professor of Computer Science, effective Fall Semester 2018. The position diversity in all areas of faculty effort, requires a Ph.D. in Computer Science. Applicants with experience and including scholarship, instruction, and research interests in software engineering/software design, compilers, or engagement. Candidates should address principles of programming languages will be given priority. Individuals with other areas of research interest may also be considered. Candidates will be at least one of these areas in their cover evaluated on teaching and research potential. Salary level commensurate letter, indicating their past experiences, with qualifications and experience. Faculty are expected to teach courses for current interests or activities, and/or future the B.S. and M.S. degrees in Computer Science, pursue scholarly research goals to promote a climate that values and publication, contribute to curriculum development, participate in University/professional service activities, advise undergraduate and diversity and inclusion. graduate students, and serve on graduate level degree committees. For information on Penn State Harrisburg and the department please visit our Submit applications online at https:// websites at hbg.psu.edu and cs.hbg.psu.edu. Review of applications will engineering.purdue.edu/Engr/AboutUS/ begin on December 1, 2017 and continue until the position is filled. To apply, Employment/Applications, including please submit a cover letter, curriculum vitae, statement of teaching curriculum vitae, teaching and research philosophy and research interests, and the names and contact information of three references. plans, and names of four references. For information/questions regarding applications Apply online at http://apptrkr.com/1149479 contact the Office of Academic Affairs, College of Engineering, at coeacademicaffairs@ CAMPUS SECURITY CRIME STATISTICS: For more about safety at Penn State, and to review the Annual Security Report which contains information about purdue.edu. Review of applications will begin crime statistics and other safety and security matters, please go to on January 18, 2018 and will continue until http://www.police.psu.edu/clery/, which will also provide you with detail on position is filled. A background check will be how to request a hard copy of the Annual Security Report. required for employment in this position. Penn State is an equal opportunity, affirmative action employer, and is Purdue’s main campus is located in West committed to providing employment opportunities to all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender Lafayette Indiana, a welcoming and diverse identity, national origin, disability or protected veteran status. community with a wide variety of cultural activities, events, and industries. Purdue academic year. Applicants should be and the College of Engineering have a Reed College committed to excellence in teaching and Concierge Program to assist new faculty One-Year Visiting Position in scholarship. Ideally, applicants should have facilitate their relocation. Computer Science a Ph.D. in computer science by the time Purdue University is an EOE/AA employer. Reed College invites applications for a of the appointment, but candidates near All individuals, including minorities, visiting position in computer science, completion of that degree or with relevant women, individuals with disabilities, and rank open, beginning in the fall of 2018 experience from closely related fields will veterans are encouraged to apply. and continuing through the 2018-19 also be considered. The successful applicant
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will teach core and advanced courses in Rensselaer Polytechnic • Oversee personnel and budget computer science and will also advise year- Institute management; long senior thesis projects that are required • Engage in targeted new program Programmer (Fixed Term) of all Reed students. development; and The Programmer develops, installs, maintains, • Teach as commensurate with Reed is a distinguished liberal arts college and integrates new hardware and software department need. with about 1400 students that offers a to support Culturally Situated Design demanding academic program to bright and Roosevelt University is a private, non- Tools (CSDT) researchers and projects in a dedicated undergraduates. Applicants to the sectarian university with over 5,000 community computing environment. position are encouraged to contact Jim Fix students studying at campuses in Chicago’s ([email protected]), the chair of the search To apply please visit http://rpijobs.rpi.edu/ Loop, suburban Schaumburg and online. committee, before the application deadline postings/5625 Founded on the principles of inclusion and for further details about the position and social justice, Roosevelt is the fourth most the college's computer science program. ethnically diverse college in the Midwest, Roosevelt University with a mission to prepare students to Applicants should submit their applications The Robert Miner Endowed Professorship assume roles as leaders in their professions electronically through the Interfolio service in Computer Science and communities. at http://apply.interfolio.com/48123 and should include a cover letter, Roosevelt University invites applications Qualifications: curriculum vitae, teaching statement, for the Robert Miner Endowed Chair in • Master’s degree in computer science or a research statement, and three letters of Computer Science. We are seeking an related field recommendation. The cover letter should academic leader for our growing Computer • A minimum of five years of academic address how the applicant's teaching and Science, Information Technology, and Data leadership or industry management scholarship are suited to the liberal arts Science department. Situated in the midst of experience college environment and how their teaching, Chicago’s booming tech community, with a • Experience teaching at the scholarship, mentoring, community service, strong endowment and emergent nationally- undergraduate and/or graduate level or other activities would support Reed's recognized degree programs in cyber- and Application instructions available at https:// commitment to diversity and inclusion (see information security, the department jobs.roosevelt.edu/postings/4232 http://www.reed.edu/diversity). presents a compelling opportunity for a visionary academic leader. The review of completed applications will Applications will be accepted until the begin January 16, 2018, and will continue position is filled; applicants are encouraged Candidates with expertise in programming, until the position is filled. to submit their materials by February 1st, software development, project management, 2018, to guarantee full consideration. and academic-industry partnerships are Roosevelt University is an Equal particularly welcomed. Rank open. Opportunity Employer. Reed College is an Equal Opportunity Employer and is committed to building an The Miner Chair will: excellent diverse scholarly community. • Provide strategic leadership for the Members of underrepresented groups are department and coordinate select especially encouraged to apply. programs; • Maintain, create, and build external relations for the department;
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Singapore University of and to apply, visit http://apply.interfolio. SUNY College at Plattsburgh is a fully Technology and Design com/44360. Review will begin on October 15, compliant employer committed to 2017. EO/AA/Vet/Disability Employer. excellence through diversity. Postdoc and PhD positions in blockchain and network security State University of New Trinity College Details at: https://pszal.github.io/open_ York at Binghamton positions Visiting Assistant Professor/Visiting The Department of Computer Science Lecturer in Computer Science
Smith College http://cs.binghamton.edu Applications are invited for a two-year Open-Rank Position in Computer Science The Computer Science Department at position at the rank of Visiting Assistant Binghamton University has two tenure- Professor or Visiting Lecturer to start in The Department of Computer Science at track assistant professor positions Fall 2018. Smith College invites applications for one beginning Fall 2018. Applicants should have or more open-rank, full-time permanent or Applications should be submitted to: a Ph.D. in Computer Science or related tenure-track faculty positions in computer https://trincoll.peopleadmin.com/. discipline, a strong research record, and science, to begin July 2018. Excellence in a commitment to research and teaching. Consideration of applications will begin on teaching and research are required, as Qualified applications are invited from February 15, 2018. is a Ph.D. in computer science, computer candidates with specializations in any of engineering, or closely related field. the following areas: (1) Data Science/Data The University of Alabama For more information and to apply, visit Analytics/Core Machine Learning, and (2) at Birmingham http://apply.interfolio.com/48176. Computer Architecture. Associate/Professor of Computer Science Review will begin on February 5, 2018. Further details and application information are available at: http://binghamton. The Department of Computer Science EO/AA/Vet/Disability Employer. interviewexchange.com. (CS) at the University of Alabama at Birmingham (UAB) is seeking candidates Applications will be reviewed until positions for a tenured faculty position at Smith College are filled. First consideration will be given the Associate or Full Professor rank Assistant Professor Positions in to applications received by March 1, 2018. beginning Fall 2018. For additional Computer Science information about the Department, Binghamton University is an Equal please visit: http://www.cs.uab.edu/. The Department of Computer Science at Opportunity/Affirmative Action/Disability/ Smith College invites applications for one, Veterans Employer. Candidates with expertise in all core possibly more open-field, tenure-track CS areas are sought, with preference Assistant Professor positions in computer SUNY College at Plattsburgh given to Data Centric Disciplines (broadly science, to begin July 2018. Candidates with defined, including but not limited to demonstrated excellence in teaching, an Lecturer, Computer Science machine learning, data mining, big data, active research program, and ability to work For position details and application data and cyber security, high-performance with and inspire diverse student populations process, visit http://jobs.plattsburgh.edu computing, and modeling and simulation of encouraged to apply. Ph.D. expected by and select “View Current Openings” data intensive systems). UAB has made a time of appointment.For more information significant commitment to both research
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and teaching in Computer Science. a diverse, equitable and family-friendly The CS Department at UAB offers PhD, MS, Candidates must consequently have environment in which all faculty and staff BS, and BA programs. The Department strong research and teaching credentials. can excel and achieve work/life balance has a strong research focus, and a strong Experience and success in funded research irrespective of ethnicity, gender, faith, commitment to teaching, service, and is required for this position. Successful gender identity and expression as well as outreach. The goal is to grow the PhD, MS, candidate will have the opportunity to sexual orientation. UAB also encourages and BS significantly over the next several establish and lead a data-centric research applications from individuals with disabilities years. Research funding is expanding center that will be housed in the College of and veterans. A pre-employment background significantly, and the Department has a Arts and Sciences (CAS). UAB is a Carnegie investigation is performed on candidates leadership role in a Center focusing on “Very High Research Activity” University. selected for employment. Cyber Security. Collaborations with UAB’s medical enterprise are strong and growing, The CS Department at UAB offers PhD, MS, with many opportunities for faculty to BS, and BA programs. The Department The University of Alabama participate in interdisciplinary work. has a strong research focus, and a strong at Birmingham commitment to teaching, service, and A Ph.D. in Computer Science or a closely Assistant Professor in Computer Science outreach. The goal is to grow the PhD, MS, related field is required. Applications and BS significantly over the next several The Department of Computer Science (CS) should include a curriculum vitae, a list of years. Research funding is expanding at the University of Alabama at Birmingham publications and scholarly achievements, significantly, and the Department has a (UAB) is seeking candidates for a tenure- a statement of future research plans, a leadership role in a Center focusing on Cyber track faculty position beginning Fall 2018. statement of teaching experience and Security. Collaborations with UAB’s medical While preference is given to candidates at philosophy, and at least three reference enterprise are strong and growing, with many the Assistant Professor rank, highly qualified letters. Applications and all other materials opportunities for faculty to participate in candidates at Associate Professor and (including reference letters) should be interdisciplinary work. Professor rank will also be considered. For submitted through UAB’s portal at People additional information about the Department, Admin: https://uab.peopleadmin.com. A Ph.D. in Computer Science or a closely please visit: http://www.cs.uab.edu/. related field is required. Applications should Review of candidates will begin January 15, include a curriculum vitae, a list of publications Candidates with expertise in all core CS 2017, and the search will continue until the and scholarly achievements, a statement of areas are sought, with preference given position is filled. future research plans, a statement of teaching to Advanced Computing Systems (broadly UAB is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative experience and philosophy, and at least three defined, including large-scale systems, Action Employer committed to fostering reference letters. Applications and all other distributed/parallel systems, and software a diverse, equitable and family-friendly materials (including reference letters) should systems). UAB has made a significant environment in which all faculty and staff be submitted through UAB’s portal at People commitment to both research and teaching can excel and achieve work/life balance Admin: https://uab.peopleadmin.com. in Computer Science. Candidates must irrespective of ethnicity, gender, faith, consequently have strong research and Review of candidates will begin January 15, gender identity and expression as well as teaching credentials. Experience and 2017, and the search will continue until the sexual orientation. UAB also encourages success in funded research is desirable for position is filled. applications from individuals with junior-level candidates, and required for disabilities and veterans. A pre-employment UAB is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative senior-level candidates. UAB is a Carnegie background investigation is performed on Action Employer committed to fostering “Very High Research Activity” University. candidates selected for employment.
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University of Alberta in its Ph.D. and M.Sc. programs. The Each applicants must also ensure SCI Computing Science University of Alberta is home to over 31,000 that three referees will submit undergraduate students, 7,600 graduate (through the submission website) Research Professor and Tenure- students, and 600 postdoctoral fellows. confidential reference letters about their track Professor Positions in Artificial accomplishments and their potential as Intelligence Successful candidates will have an independent researcher. strong communications skills and also Competition No. – A105034675 demonstrate a commitment to highly A successful candidate for the position Closing Date – Mar 01, 2018 effective graduate and undergraduate may be considered as a nominee for, a The Department of Computing Science teaching. They will establish their own funded/endowed research chair position, at the University of Alberta invites funded research programs, supervise if the appointment advances the strategic applications for tenure-track or tenured graduate students, and teach graduate considerations of the Department of faculty positions at all levels. Candidates and undergraduate courses. Strong Computing Science, the Faculty of Science with a strong research record in the potential for productive interactions with and the University of Alberta. area of Artificial Intelligence (AI), in researchers in the department or in other All applications are to be submitted at particular (but not limited to) Machine disciplines at the University of Alberta will https://academicjobsonline.org/ajo/ Learning, Natural Language Processing, be considered an asset. The candidate jobs/10572 and complete applications and Computer Games, Visualization, Security, must hold a Ph.D. (or equivalent) degree by all reference letters must be received by and Algorithmic Game Theory, will be the appointment date. March 1, 2018. considered for this position. Applicants are asked to submit the For further information please email the According to csrankings.org the following (all files must be submitted in Department Chair’s Executive Assistant at department is ranked #1 in Canada and PDF format): [email protected] (please use “AI Faculty averaged #3 in the world in terms of a full curriculum vitae, Position” as the email’s subject). number of publications at top AI venues • • a 1-2 page research statement which in the last 10 years, and it is also home to To assist the University in complying with should (1) highlight contributions to Amii (www.amii.ca), the Alberta Machine mandatory reporting requirements of the their field of research, (2) present an Intelligence Institute, formerly known Immigration and Refugee Protection Act overview of their planned research as AICML. It is noteworthy that the 2017 (R203(3)(e), please include the first digit of program for ~5 years after initial Government of Canada Budget included your Canadian Social Insurance Number in appointment, and (3) describe how the an investment of $125 million into a Pan- your application (within your cover letter). candidate will interact, collaborate with Canadian Artificial Intelligence Strategy If you do not have a Canadian Social and complement other researchers at which features a major investment in Insurance Number, please indicate this in the University of Alberta research at the University of Alberta. your application (within the cover letter). a 1-page teaching statement including According to the most recent Times Higher • their experience and interests Education World University ranking, the Interested applicants may apply to: their most significant peer-reviewed department is ranked 3rd in Canada and • E-mail: https://academicjobsonline.org/ published contribution to their field 67th in the world. The department is home ajo/jobs/10572 of research to 46 tenured and tenure-track faculty http://www.careers.ualberta.ca/ members, and over 200 graduate students Competition/A105034675/
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All qualified candidates are encouraged to laboratories, continuous improvement of University of California, apply; however, Canadians and permanent curriculum, participation in accreditation Irvine residents will be given priority. activities, and development of new Faculty Positions – Department of educational initiatives. Participation in Electrical Engineering and The University of Alberta is committed scholarly/creative activities is required. Computer Science to an equitable, diverse, and inclusive Successful submission and funding of workforce. We welcome applications grants related to education is strongly Description from all qualified persons. We encourage encouraged. The candidate will also have The Department of Electrical Engineering women; First Nations, Métis and Inuit the opportunity to lead research projects, and Computer Science at the University persons; members of visible minority particularly for undergraduate students, of California, Irvine invites applications groups; persons with disabilities; persons and to develop newer seminars/courses for multiple tenure-track faculty positions of any sexual orientation or gender with broad appeal in areas that influence whose research interests falls into one of identity and expression; and all those computer science and engineering the following three areas (1) Intersection who may contribute to the further education. The candidate should have a of Life Sciences and Electrical Engineering diversification of ideas and the University strong teaching record and commitment and Computer Science (2) Big Data, or to apply. to undergraduate instruction. Candidates (3) Security for Engineered Systems. with experience or willingness to engage Candidates will be considered at either in activities that contribute to diversity the assistant or associate professor University of California, level depending on applicant's level of Davis and inclusion are especially encouraged to apply. A Ph.D. in computer science experience and qualifications. Lecturer with Potential Security of engineering or a closely related discipline 1) Intersection of life sciences & electrical Employment/Lecturer with Security of is required. Employment Position engineering & computer science Consult https://recruit.ucdavis.edu/ Interfaces with life could be at the Department of Computer Science apply/JPF01979 for our on-line application molecular, cellular, organ, or whole Applications are invited for 2-3 Lecturers procedure and requirements. The position organism level. Areas include, but are with Potential Security of Employment is open until filled; but to ensure full not limited to convergent science and positions in Computer Science. We will consideration, applications should be technology in: novel microscopy and consider all levels of candidates including submitted by February 28th, 2018, for a imaging techniques, electrical and Lecturers with Security of Employment possible start date of July 1, 2018. photonic sensing, wireless and implantable (LSOE) and Senior Lecturers with Security monitoring, exploitation of new spectral UC Davis is an affirmative action equal of Employment (SOE), depending on regions (such as far-infrared, terahertz), opportunity employer, and is dedicated to experience and qualifications. This position monitoring and stimulation of neural recruiting a diverse faculty community. We parallels the position of a professor with systems, and any other technical areas welcome all qualified applicants to apply, tenure but with primarily teaching duties that utilize the disciplines of EECS to including women, minorities, individuals and teaching/curriculum related service address human health. with disabilities, and veterans. activities. The successful candidate will 2) Big Data teach computer science engineering Areas include, but are not limited to courses (primarily at the undergraduate theoretical foundations and algorithms level). The responsibilities include the in machine learning, data mining, signal teaching of core courses including processing; big data analytic systems
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for high-performance and scalable until later stages of consideration, in University of Cambridge computing, software/hardware consultation with the candidate. Computational Biology Postdoc Position: architectures, and networked systems; Applications should be submitted Pathways from single-cell CRISPR data applications include, but are not limited electronically. Instructions may be found to, Internet-of-Things, manufacturing, The Markowetz lab at the Cancer at https://recruit.ap.uci.edu/apply/ smart cities, and other domains. Research UK Cambridge Institute is JPF04412. Screening will begin immediately looking for two postdoctoral researchers 3) Security for Engineered Systems upon receipt of a completed application. to work on inferring cellular networks Areas include but are not limited Applications will be accepted until the from single cell RNA-seq profiles after to: (i) theoretical foundations at the position is filled, although maximum CRISPR perturbations. intersection of hardware and software consideration will be given to applications system security; (ii) specification, design, received by February 15, 2018. Full details at http://www.markowetzlab. validation, and verification of security for org/positions.php The University of California, Irvine is part of cyber-physical systems within the critical the premier public university system in the infrastructure, e.g., power grid system, world. UCI is a member of the Association transportation, manufacturing, medical University of Central Florida of American Universities (AAU), is ranked as devices, etc.; (iii) formal methods for Associate Professor in Disability, Aging a top ten public university by U.S. News and securing systems; (iv) intrusion detection Technology Cluster World Report, and was identified by the New and defense; (v) supply-chain security, York Times as No. 1 among U.S. universities The University of Central Florida (UCF) has e.g., semiconductor hardware; (vi) system that do the most for low-income students. established several interdisciplinary clusters security for IoT systems. UCI is located in Orange County, 4 miles to strengthen its academic offerings and Applicants are expected to have a doctoral from the Pacific Ocean and 45 miles south research mission. The Disability, Aging, degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer of Los Angeles. Irvine is one of the safest and Technology (DAT) cluster is seeking to Science or related field from an accredited communities in the U.S. and offers a very hire one tenured associate professor to university. Successful candidates will pleasant year-round climate, numerous facilitate research collaborations, secure be innovative leaders that can develop recreational and cultural opportunities, and external funding, and demonstrate a a vigorous externally funded research one of the highest-ranked public-school strategic vision for developing educational program, maintain a strong publication systems in the nation. programs that link health and wellness record, advise students, and provide interventions with technology applications. The University of California, Irvine is an Equal outstanding teaching at the undergraduate Some areas of expertise may include Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer and graduate levels. human-computer interaction, design and advancing inclusive excellence. All qualified evaluation of sociotechnical systems for Applications should apply to one of above applicants will receive consideration health domains, robotics and assistive three categories, include a cover letter, for employment without regard to race, technologies, health informatics or data a statement of research and teaching color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, analytics, or the intersection of aging/ interests, a curriculum vitae, list of gender identity, national origin, disability, disability research with technology-focused publications, up to three key publications, age, protected veteran status, or other interventions. Exceptionally well-qualified a statement describing a commitment protected categories covered by the UC candidates will be considered for the to diversity, and the names and contact nondiscrimination policy. “Cluster Lead” designation. The selected information of at least three to five Information about the department available candidate should exhibit the desire/ references. References will not be contacted at http://engineering.uci.edu/dept/eecs ability to act as a bridge between cluster
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faculty in human/technology sciences to applicants to apply, including women, Rank (and tenure for associate professors) build synergistic collaborations across the veterans, individuals with disabilities, and will be based on the candidate’s prior university. A strong desire for and track members of traditionally underrepresented experience and record. record of working in interdisciplinary teams populations. UCF's Equal Opportunity The department is particularly interested is preferred. This position has an anticipated Statement can be viewed at: http://eeo.ucf. in candidates with experience in the areas start date of August 2018. edu/documents/PresidentsStatement. of human computer interaction, virtual pdf. As a Florida public university, UCF DAT is a partnership among six colleges/ reality, robotics, data science, algorithms, makes all application materials and units: the Colleges of Health and Public theory of computing, financial technology, selection procedures available to the public Affairs, Nursing, Sciences, Engineering and and software engineering and systems. upon request. Computer Science, Hospitality Management, However, all relevant technical areas will and the Nanoscience Technology Center. Review of applications will begin immediately be considered. The ideal candidate will The successful candidate will be expected and continue until the position is filled. have a strong research background and to strengthen both the cluster and their be on an upward leadership trajectory chosen tenure home department. The in their research area. They will have candidate will be able to choose their University of Central Florida research impact, as reflected in high- tenure home from the aforementioned Tenure-Track Faculty Position, quality publications and the ability to build colleges and cluster faculty are also Deep Learning a well-funded research program. encouraged to seek joint appointments The CS Department is home to the first with other units where appropriate. http://www.ucf.edu/faculty/ The Center for Research in Computer computer science Ph.D. program in UCF is one of the nation’s largest Vision (CRCV) at UCF (www.ucf.edu) solicits the state. Its 38 tenured and tenure- universities with a diverse student body applications for a tenure-track Assistant track faculty are engaged in world- and has grown substantially in size, quality, Professor position in the area of Deep class research in Computer Vision, AI diversity, and reputation in its first 50 years. Learning. CRCV (http://www.crcv.ucf.edu) and Machine Learning, Virtual Reality, UCF offers more than 200 degree programs is the world class leader in the computer HCI, data analytics, cyber security at its main campus in Orlando, attracting vision research and related disciplines, and privacy, and several other areas. and supporting industries vital to the region including but not limited to the algorithmic The department has both CS and IT while providing students with real-world aspects of deep learning and their undergraduate degrees accredited experiences that help them succeed after applications in computer vision. by ABET, M.S. degrees in CS, Digital graduation. We encourage you to learn more Forensics, and Data Analytics and, a Ph.D. about UCF at https://www.ucf.edu/faculty/ in CS. To learn more about the department faculty-research-clusters/. University of Central Florida see http://www.cs.ucf.edu/. Assistant or Associate Professor, UCF requires all applications and supporting UCF is one of the nation’s largest universities. Computer Science documents to be submitted electronically As an economic engine, UCF attracts and through the Human Resources website. The Department of Computer Science supports vital industry to Orlando. UCF is This position is located at http://www. (CS) at the University of Central Florida located at the center of the Florida High Tech jobswithucf.com/postings/51350. (UCF) is seeking applicants for two faculty Corridor where industries include software, positions with an anticipated start date of defense, space, simulation and training, and As an equal opportunity/affirmative action August 8, 2018. The positions will carry the entertainment. Next to UCF is a thriving employer, UCF encourages all qualified rank of assistant or associate professor. research park that conducts over $2 billion in
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funded research. Great weather, easy access Applicants must have a Ph.D. from an In order to obtain tenure, the selected to the seashore, one of the largest convention accredited institution in an area appropriate candidate must have a demonstrated centers in the nation, and one of the world’s to the department, including Computer record of teaching, research and service best airports are just a few features that Science, Computer Engineering, or commensurate with rank in the tenure make Orlando an ideal location. Learn more Mathematics by the time of the appointment. department. about UCF at http://www.ucf.edu/faculty. As an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer, UCF encourages all qualified
applicants to apply, including women, University of Central Florida (UCF) veterans, individuals with disabilities, and Department of Electrical & Computer Engineering (ECE) members of traditionally underrepresented
The department has openings for exceptional tenured or tenure-track faculty members, three in ECE as well as multiple populations. UCF's Equal Opportunity in UCF’s energy systems and cyber security clusters. Statement can be viewed at: All areas of ECE are considered. Of special interests are mid-career or entry-level candidates in controls, brain http://eeo.ucf.edu/documents/ monitoring and biomedical sensing, high-frequency circuits, machines and drives, power devices, robotics, energy harvesting and storage, energy efficient computing, embedded systems, GPU design and multicore systems, embedded PresidentsStatement.pdf. As a Florida public software, mobile computing devices, IoT, and big data. university, UCF makes all application materials The cluster of Resilient, Intelligent and Sustainable Energy Systems (RISES) has one open faculty position at the entry-level level. The areas of interest include infrastructure systems, smart city and connected community. More and selection procedures available to the details can be found at our cluster website http://www.ucf.edu/research/RISES. public upon request. The cluster of Cyber Security and Privacy has multiple open positions, and the areas of interests relevant to ECE are IoT security and secure cyber physical systems. Candidates must apply online at www. UCF offers a competitive salary and start-up package as well as generous benefits. New faculty members have jobswithucf.com and attach the following graduate student support and significantly reduced teaching loads during their first two years of tenure-track employment. materials: a cover letter, curriculum vitae,
All applicants must have a Ph.D. in an area appropriate to the ECE disciplines by the start of the appointment and a teaching statement, research statement, strong commitment to academic activities, including teaching, scholarly publications and sponsored research. Successful candidates will have an exceptional record of scholarly research and, at the senior levels, be highly and contact information for three recognized for their technical contributions and leadership in their areas of expertise. professional references. ECE has strong educational and research programs, with over 300 graduate students and 1,000 undergraduates, and a state-of-the-art facility, the Harris Engineering Center. The department has three competitively-awarded research NOTE: Please have all documents ready centers: FEEDER funded by Department of Energy, the Electric Vehicle Research Center funded by the US Department of Transportation, and MIST funded by NSF. Additional research sponsors include DARPA, NASA, when applying so they can be attached ARO, AMD, Analog Devices, Harris, Intel, L-3 Communication, Leidos, Lockheed Martin, Siemens, and Texas at that time. Once the online submission Instruments as well as local high-tech start-ups. process is finalized, the system does UCF has over 63,000 students and is the nation's second largest university. Located in Orlando, ECE and UCF are at the center of Florida High Tech Corridor with an excellent industrial base in telecommunications, energy, computer not allow applicants to submit additional systems, semiconductors, defense, space, lasers, simulation, software and the world-renowned entertainment/theme documents at a later date. park industry. Exceptional weather, easy access to the seashore, one of the largest convention centers in the nation and an international airport that is among the world's best are just a few features that make the UCF/Orlando area ideal. For questions regarding this opportunity,
UCF is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer. All qualified applicants are encouraged to apply, please contact the department via email including minorities, women, veterans and individuals with disabilities. As a Florida public university, UCF at [email protected]. makes all application materials and selection procedures available to the public upon request.
Please send your inquiry to [email protected] for ECE positions or to [email protected] for RISES positions. To submit an application, go to the following link(s).
ECE positions: http://www.jobswithucf.com/postings/50748 RISES Cluster position: https://www.jobswithucf.com/postings/50414 Cyber Cluster positions: https://www.jobswithucf.com/postings/50404
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University of Colorado For more information and to apply, see computer science and engineering. One Boulder the official ad at https://cu.taleo.net/ position is at the assistant professor level, careersection/2/jobdetail.ftl?job=11550. and the other position is open as to rank. Open Rank Instructor of Information Science By January 15, 2018, interested persons University of Colorado should apply through the web site The newly established Department of Boulder http://www.cu.edu/cu-careers (job 11159) Information Science at the University and submit electronic files (pdf format) of Colorado Boulder seeks outstanding Faculty Positions in Data Science, containing a cover letter, curriculum candidates for a non-tenure track open Machine Learning, and Security vita, two-page statements of research rank instructor position starting in Fall The College of Engineering and Applied and teaching interests, and the names, 2018. Successful candidates will help Science at the University of Colorado addresses, and telephone numbers of shape the future of Information Science— Boulder invites applications for two at least three professional references. as a Department and as a discipline. With tenure-line faculty positions beginning Fall Review of applications will begin a faculty with strengths in both computer 2018. This is an interdisciplinary search immediately, and will continue until the science and the social sciences, the in data science, machine learning, and positions are filled. Additional information Department takes a progressive approach security, conducted by the Departments regarding the College of Engineering to the discipline of Information Science, of Computer Science, Electrical, Computer search process as well as our research focusing on human-data interaction in all and Energy Engineering, and Aerospace and academic programs can be found at its diverse forms and contexts. Engineering Sciences. Candidates http://www.colorado.edu/engineering/. The primary responsibility of the are encouraged to demonstrate The University of Colorado is an Equal instructor will be to teach multiple interdisciplinary work and must clearly Opportunity Employer committed lower-division undergraduate courses indicate their areas of relevant research to building a diverse workforce. We in computing and computational expertise in their cover letters. Successful encourage applications from women, thinking. Candidates must have earned a candidates will be rostered in suitable racial and ethnic minorities, individuals graduate degree, and have demonstrable home departments within the College. with disabilities and veterans. Alternative experience in classroom teaching of Candidates are expected to complement and formats of this ad can be provided upon undergraduate students in computing- strengthen the existing college research request for individuals with disabilities and information science-related topics, portfolio or develop new high-impact by contacting the ADA Coordinator at: especially to novices. Candidates must research directions. A demonstrated ability/ [email protected]. The University show evidence of commitments to record of excellence working with and of Colorado Boulder is committed to high-quality teaching and to creating contributing to a climate that attracts and providing a safe and productive learning an educational environment that is supports students of all races, nationalities, and living community. To achieve welcoming to a diverse body of students. and genders is expected. A successful that goal, we conduct background The University of Colorado is an Equal candidate has a doctorate in computer investigations for all final applicants being Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer science or engineering or a closely related considered for employment. committed to building a diverse scientific field, a significant commitment workforce. We encourage applications to scholarship, the potential to develop from women, racial and ethnic minorities, a successful externally funded research individuals with disabilities and veterans. program, and ability to teach at both the undergraduate and graduate levels in
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University of Colorado University of Connecticut and many others. Applicants working at the intersection of computer science and related Associate/Full Professor of Assistant Professor (Tenure Track) disciplines are also encouraged to apply. Information Science The Computer Science & Engineering (CSE) Applications must be submitted at https:// The recently established Department Department at the University of Connecticut jobs.uic.edu/, and must include a curriculum of Information Science in the College of invites applications for a tenure track vitae, teaching and research statements, Media, Communication and Information at faculty position at the assistant professor and names and addresses of at least the University of Colorado Boulder seeks level. The position is expected to start on three references in the online application. outstanding candidates for a regular August 23, 2018. The department is looking Links to a professional website and Google faculty appointment at the associate for a Computer Scientist specializing in Scholar, ResearchGate, or similar profiles are professor or professor level. Successful Machine Learning or Data Mining with recommended, but not required. Applicants candidates will help shape the future of applications in manufacturing. may contact the Faculty Search Chair at Information Science—as a Department Visit academicjobsonline.org/ajo/ [email protected] for additional and as a discipline. With a faculty with jobs/10093 to apply. information. For fullest consideration, apply strengths in both computer science and by November 15, 2017. Applications will be the social sciences, the Department accepted until the positions are filled. takes a progressive approach to the University of Illinois at discipline of Information Science, Chicago The rapidly growing department of Computer focusing on human–data interaction in all Open-rank tenure-track faculty positions Science at UIC has 33 tenure-system its diverse forms and contexts. faculty – 13 of whom are NSF CAREER award Located in the heart of Chicago, the recipients – with strong and broad research We are open to any research specialty Computer Science Department at the agendas. The department is committed to area in information science, though we University of Illinois at Chicago (UIC) invites building a diverse faculty preeminent in its have a particular interest in candidates applications for many full-time tenure-track missions of research, teaching, and service who work in machine learning or positions at all ranks. All candidates must to the community. Candidates who have visualization. We expect the successful have a doctorate in Computer Science or a experience engaging with a diverse range of candidate to take a strong role in the closely related field by the appointment's faculty, staff, and students, and contributing organizational and intellectual life of the starting date. Candidates will be expected to a climate of inclusivity are encouraged to department. Applications will be evaluated to demonstrate excellence in research and discuss their perspectives on these subjects beginning January 5, 2018. The search will teach effectively at the undergraduate and in their application materials. continue until the position is filled. graduate levels. UIC is a major public research The University of Colorado is an Equal We seek candidates in all areas of computing, university (R1, according to the Carnegie Opportunity Employer committed at all levels, with special but not exclusive Classification of Institutions of Higher to building a diverse workforce. We interest in fields related to speech and/or Education) with over 1,900 faculty and encourage applications from women, natural language processing, computer vision, over 30,000 students. UIC is committed racial and ethnic minorities, individuals programming languages and compilers, to increasing access to education, with disabilities, and veterans. For more machine learning, human-computer employment, programs and services for information and to apply, see https:// interaction, data science, and computer all. The University of Illinois is an Equal cu.taleo.net/careersection/jobdetail. systems. Over the next few years, we expect Opportunity, Affirmative Action employer. ftl?job=11961&lang=en. to hire multiple faculty in all of those areas
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Minorities, women, veterans, and Research Institute that houses four centers Lecturers provide instruction at the individuals with disabilities are encouraged dedicated to unleashing the potential of undergraduate level in the Department of to apply. UIC is responsive to the concerns big data for the benefit of society, in areas Computer Science (http://www.cs.umb. of dual-career couples. such as health, crisis response, community edu) in a range of information technology resilience, and smart and connected topics. We offer a concentration in Chicago epitomizes the modern, livable, communities. With connections and guidance system administration, and knowledge of vibrant, and diverse city. World-class from diverse researchers at IRI, the fellows administering Linux and Windows systems amenities like the lakefront, arts and will conduct fast-paced research. Learn more is desirable. culture venues, festivals, and two about IRI here (https://iri.louisiana.edu/). international airports make Chicago a Prior experience in teaching Information singularly enjoyable place to live. Yet the Application Details Technology or Computer Science at cost of living, whether in an 88th floor Successful candidates will have PhDs and the University level; Significant prior condominium downtown or on a tree-lined well-established research track records, as experience in the Software or Information street in one of the nation’s finest school demonstrated by journal publications and Technology industry. Master’s or higher districts, is remarkably affordable. conference papers, as well as participation degree in Computer Science or Information on program committees, editorial boards, Technology required. and advisory panels. The selected fellows Please submit your application consisting University of Louisiana will receive competitive salaries. The initial of a CV with a cover letter, a statement at Lafayette appointment will be for a period of one-year about your teaching and work experience Postdoc Openings and may be extended for another 6-months and the names and email addresses depending on the availability of funds. To be Position Description of three references to http://umb. considered, email a cover letter specifying The Director of Data and Design Nest is interviewexchange.com/jobofferdetails. position of interest, along with a research seeking two Postdoctoral Researchers. One jsp?JOBID=92377 proposal and CV to beenish.chaudhry@ will work in the application of IoT and AI louisiana.edu. The positions will stay open in Agriculture/Health/Smart Cities, and the UMass Boston provides equal employment until suitable candidates have been identified. other in the development of augmented opportunities to all employees and reality solutions for healthcare. Candidates applicants for employment without are invited to define their own research University of regard to race, color, religion, gender, agendas and demonstrate the ability to Massachusetts Boston gender identity or expression, age, sexual drive forward effective research programs. orientation, national origin, ancestry, Fellows will receive guidance and support Lecturer in Information Technology disability, military status, or genetic from world class researchers and will have Department of Computer Science information. This policy applies to all the opportunity to negotiate a set of goals terms and conditions of employment. The Department of Computer Science to achieve by the end of their appointments. at UMass Boston seeks applications for Institutional Capabilities non-tenure-track lecturers whose primary Postdocs will be housed in the Center for responsibility will be to teach in our Advanced Computer Studies, one of the first undergraduate Information Technology major schools in the country to offer advanced beginning in Spring 2018. Initial appointment Computer Science degrees. The center has would be for one semester, but renewals are strong connections with the Informatics possible (and expected) for the right person.
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University of names and email addresses of three interdisciplinary applications such as smart Massachusetts Boston references. Please submit your application health, smart cities, smart transportation, at: http://umb.interviewexchange.com/ smart energy, and CS education are Assistant/Associate Professor jobofferdetails.jsp?JOBID=91175 particularly encouraged to apply. Successful Department of Computer Science candidates are expected to develop Our campus overlooks Boston harbor; our externally sponsored research programs, The Computer Science Department at the faculty and students enjoy professional life teach both undergraduate and graduate University of Massachusetts Boston invites in a center of academia and the software courses and provide academic advising to applications for one full-time position in industry. For more information, visit us at students at all levels. Programming Languages/Compilers at the http://www.cs.umb.edu rank of Assistant/Associate Professor, to Applicants should hold a PhD in Computer Review of applications has begun and will begin September 1, 2018. We offer an ABET- Science, or related discipline, and be continue until the position is filled. accredited BS as well as a BA in Computer committed to excellence in both research Science, a BS in Information Technology, The University of Massachusetts Boston and teaching. Salary is highly competitive an MS in Computer Science, and a PhD in provides equal employment opportunities and dependent upon qualifications. Computer Science. Current faculty interests to all employees and applicants for include bioinformatics, computer and The Department of Computer Science (www. employment without regard race, human vision, data mining, databases, cs.memphis.edu) offers B.S., M.S., and Ph.D. color, religion, gender, gender identity graphics, high performance computing, programs as well as graduate certificates in or expression, age, sexual orientation, networks, security, software engineering, Data Science and Information Assurance, and national origin, ancestry, disability, military and theoretical computer science. We will an M.S. program in Bioinformatics (through status, or genetic information. In addition consider strong candidates in any area the College of Arts and Sciences). The to federal law requirements, the University of programming languages, but especially Department has been ranked 55th among CS of Massachusetts Boston complies with seek candidates working in programming departments with federally funded research. applicable state and local laws governing language implementation, with an The Department regularly engages in large- nondiscrimination in employment in every emphasis on parallel computation. scale multi-university collaborations across location in which the university operates. the nation. For example, CS faculty lead the This policy applies to all terms and A PhD in computer science or a related NIH-funded Big Data "Center of Excellence conditions of employment. area is required. A successful candidate at for Mobile Sensor Data-to-Knowledge (MD2K)" the Assistant Professor level is expected and the "Center for Information Assurance to establish a highly-recognized, externally- University of Memphis (CFIA)". In addition, CS faculty work closely funded independent research program with multidisciplinary centers at the Assistant Professor Computer Science at UMass Boston. Candidates at the university such as the "Institute for Intelligent Associate Professor level should have a The Department of Computer Science at the Systems (IIS)". well-established research program with University of Memphis is seeking candidates Known as America’s distribution hub, a significant funding record. We offer a for multiple Assistant Professor positions Memphis ranked as America’s 6th best competitive salary and start-up package. beginning Fall 2018. Exceptionally qualified city for jobs by Glassdoor in 2017. Memphis candidates in all areas of computer science To Apply: metropolitan area has a population of 1.3 are invited while candidates with core A complete application consists of a million. It boasts a vibrant culture and expertise in systems, architecture, data cover letter, curriculum vitae, statements has a pleasant climate with an average science, security & privacy, and software about research and teaching, and the temperature of 63 degrees. engineering and an interest in emerging and
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Screening of applications begins SCI has multiple openings at all levels, in Development Center (LRDC). This center immediately. For full consideration, all areas of computing and information is advancing the science of learning in application materials should be received by research and education. These positions an established multi-disciplinary setting, December 1, 2017. However, applications will offer exciting opportunities to be a part of where learning is studied in its cognitive, be accepted until the search is completed. a new academic unit that aspires to be an neural, social and organizational aspects, international leader in agile and trans- making research and development links to To apply, please visit https://workforum. disciplinary methods to solve problems formal education practice, policy and out-of- memphis.edu/. Include a cover letter, and make discoveries of the greatest school settings. For this position, we seek a curriculum vitae, statement of teaching importance. Individuals will have the researcher–educator who uses computing philosophy, research statement, and chance to play a leading role in developing or information science to address issues of three letters of recommendation. this academic unit, which can act as learning and education, particularly from a Direct all inquiries to Corinne OConnor a model for other universities to also systems viewpoint. This person would join ([email protected]). transform themselves around computing a small, collaborative core of current faculty A background check will be required for and information. who have expertise in artificial intelligence employment. The University of Memphis applied to learning and reasoning, Tenure-Track Positions is an Equal Opportunity/Equal Access/ computational linguistics, knowledge For the tenure track, SCI seeks individuals Affirmative Action employer committed to representation, natural language learning, who think and work across traditional achieving a diverse workforce. and spoken language dialogues. Exemplary boundaries and who see themselves as specialties could include, among others, the dynamic cross-disciplinary players. While use of big data in educational improvement, individuals working in fundamental areas of University of Pittsburgh AI in education, technology-enhanced computing and information are encouraged learning, natural language applications Multiple Tenure-track and Non-tenure to apply, SCI recognizes that expertise for education, personalized learning, and Track Positions fulfilling its mission may fall outside of computational thinking and education. While these areas, and the School strongly The University of Pittsburgh (Pitt) is all candidates with relevant experience will encourages individuals working in relevant undertaking an ambitious multi-year be considered, we are particularly interested non-traditional areas to also apply. Topics plan to create a School of Computing in individuals at the advanced Assistant or of particular interest include, but are not and Information (SCI) that will serve as Associate Professor levels, who have an limited to, domain-oriented modeling and the nexus of computing and information established research program in an area analysis; computationally- and data-driven throughout Pitt. SCI was launched in July related to learning and education. causal methods for scientific and medical 2017, with the appointment of Paul Cohen, discovery; secure, robust and high- Non-Tenure-Track Positions previously with DARPA, as Founding Dean. performance frameworks for modeling and Non-tenure track positions are also SCI aims to create and harness data-driven management of interacting systems; and, available. These positions are renewable technology, science and expertise to theory and methods of knowledge reuse and offer exciting career paths to improve the safety, security, robustness, through data management, stewardship teach and develop novel undergraduate performance and understanding of and reproducibility, as well as socio- programs, including the rethinking of complex, interacting natural, social and technical systems and the nature of human curriculum to reflect emerging concepts, engineered systems for the betterment interaction with information and data. new skills and the deep entwinement of the world. Predictive modeling and of computing and information into other insightful analysis for evidence-based We also aim to jointly fill a tenure-track disciplines. Such programs are essential decision-making, in the context of these position with Pitt’s Learning Research and to train polymaths who understand the interacting systems, is key to this mission.
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abstractions that unite disciplines, and can may apply at http://www.sci.pitt.edu/ University of San Francisco apply these concepts. As SCI transitions recruiting. Those interested in applying to a four-year undergraduate program, must submit: Computer Science Assistant Professor, Tenure Track (2 positions) individuals filling these openings will have 1. a cover letter indicating the position an opportunity to develop curriculum that for which you are applying and a brief The Department of Computer Science teaches polymathic concepts beginning explanation of how your interests align at the University of San Francisco is from a student’s first day in the School. to the position accepting applications for two tenure-track About our Location 2. a curriculum vitae Assistant Professor positions starting in Pittsburgh is a vibrant hub of education, 3. a research statement describing your August 2018. Applicants must have a Ph.D. technology and medicine, with many current and future research in Computer Science or a closely-related startups and established companies 4. a teaching statement describing your field. Strong applicants from all CS sub- throughout the region. Pittsburgh offers teaching philosophy disciplines will be considered. an exceptionally high quality of life, with 5. the names of at least four recommenders Applicants must demonstrate both low cost housing, excellent secondary Requirements exceptional teaching ability and a schools, abundant outdoor activities For tenure-track positions, a PhD is required. strong potential for independent and and rich cultural attractions well beyond For non-tenure track positions, an MS is collaborative research in computer science. other cities of its size. The Wall Street required, and a PhD is strongly preferred. Applicants will be expected to teach both Journal recently ranked the University of undergraduate and graduate courses, Pittsburgh as the top public university Application review will begin immediately maintain an active research program that in the Northeast, and SCI has numerous and applications will be accepted until all involves students, and perform service connections to other centers, institutions positions are filled. For full consideration, duties to the CS department and university. and companies in Pittsburgh, including please apply by January 12, 2018. The the University of Pittsburgh School of anticipated start date is August 1, 2018. See https://www.usfjobs.com/ Medicine, the Center for Causal Discovery, postings/13009 for the full job description the Pittsburgh Supercomputing Center, the Questions about the search and/or and application instructions. Center for the Neural Basis of Cognition, application status should be emailed to sci- To receive full consideration applications Google, Uber, Oculus, Carnegie Mellon [email protected]. must be complete and submitted by University and many others. Through these January 2, 2018. Nominations and inquiries for senior connections, there are ample opportunities openings may be sent in confidence to to collaborate broadly and build multi- Bruce Childers, Associate Dean for Strategic disciplinary research teams of the highest University of South Carolina Initiatives and Professor. caliber. More information about these College of Engineering and Computing entities and the Pittsburgh region are The University of Pittsburgh is an – Department of Computer Science and available from the School of Computing and affirmative action and equal opportunity Engineering Information’s Web site, LRDC’s Web site, employer and does not discriminate on Faculty Position in Cybersecurity and the City of Pittsburgh’s Web site to the basis of age, color, disability, gender, The University of South Carolina invites bring Amazon’s Headquarters to the region. gender identity, marital status, national applications for a tenure-track faculty or ethnic origin, race, religion, sexual Application Instructions position at open rank in the Department orientation, or veteran status. Individuals interested in these openings of Computer Science and Engineering
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(http://www.cse.sc.edu) starting Fall 2018. The Department of Computer Science and 23 full-time faculty members (11 of whom The department will consider exceptional Engineering offers B.S. degrees in Computer are NSF CAREER Award recipients), an candidates in any cybersecurity areas, Science, in Computer Information Systems, undergraduate enrollment of 921 students, but is particularly interested in candidates and in Computer Engineering; M.S. and and a graduate enrollment of 168 students. whose primary research expertise is in Ph.D. degrees in Computer Science and Review of applications will begin on trustworthy embedded systems; secure in Computer Engineering; M.S. degrees in November 1, 2017 and continue until wireless networks; safety, security, & Software Engineering and in Information positions are filled. Expected start date is reliability of cyber-physical systems and Security; and a Graduate Certificate in August 16, 2018. Interested applicants will Internet of Things. Cyber Security Studies. The Department has
Applicants should possess a Ph.D. degree in computer science, computer
engineering, or a closely-related field, and a demonstrated record of research The University of South Florida invites applications for instructor positions in Computer Science and Engineering accomplishments in the area of cybersecurity. Prior teaching experience The University of South Florida is creating the first BS in Cybersecurity program in Florida. This program will be centered in the Department of Computer Science and Engineering in collaboration with multiple other is preferable, but not required. The Departments and Colleges in the USF System. We are seeking full-time Instructor positions who can teach a broad range of core and elective courses at the undergraduate and graduate levels as part of this new program. This is successful candidate will be expected an exciting opportunity to be part of the creation of a new program in a high-demand area. Candidates must have past experience in teaching in Computer Science or Information Technology. The University offers a promotion to develop internationally-recognized, path for instructors. Salary will be commensurate with qualifications and experience. Candidates must have externally-funded research programs that completed a PhD in computer science, computer engineering, information technology, or a related engineering area. Special emphasis is on candidates who can teach in areas related to cybersecurity. Experience in teaching complement existing strengths in the online is desirable. Successful candidates are expected to start in spring 2018 or fall 2018.
College and University, and to participate The Department of Computer Science and Engineering (http://www.usf.edu/engineering/cse/) has 25 tenure- track/tenured faculty members, ten instructors, five staff members/advisors, and offers B.S., M.S., and Ph.D. in college-wide, cross-cutting projects. For degrees, serving more than 800 undergraduate, 120 masters, and 85 PhD students. The department has a strong details on these initiatives, please visit: working relationship with the Florida Center for Cybersecurity. Department ranks include ten NSF CAREER awardees, one National Academy of Inventors (NAI) Fellow, four IEEE Fellows, four IAPR Fellows, three AAAS http://cec.sc.edu/employment. Fellows, and three AIMBE Fellows. The Computer Engineering graduate program was ranked 48th among US public universities by US News and World Report (2016). USF CSE faculty members have 31 issued patents, own seven copyrights, and have executed eight license/option agreements between FY12-FY16. USC is designated by the National Security The University of South Florida System is a high-impact, global research system dedicated to student success. The Agency (NSA) and the Department of USF System includes three institutions: USF; USF St. Petersburg; and USF Sarasota-Manatee. The institutions are Homeland Security (DHS) as a National separately accredited by the Commission on Colleges of the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools. All institutions have distinct missions and their own detailed strategic plans. Serving over 48,000 students, the USF Center of Academic Excellence in System has an annual budget of $1.6 billion and an annual economic impact of $4.4 billion. USF is a member of the American Athletic Conference. Information Assurance and Cyber Defense With over 230 degree programs at the undergraduate, graduate, specialty and doctoral levels, including the Education and Research. Cybersecurity doctor of medicine, there's something for everyone at USF. We believe in creating a talented, engaged and driven education and research activities are workforce through on-going development and career opportunities. We also offer a first class benefit package that includes medical, dental and life insurance plans, retirement plan options, tuition program and generous centered in the Department of Computer leave programs and more.
Science and Engineering in the College An application package should include a cover letter, curriculum vitae, statement describing teaching experience and goals, and the names and contact information of at least three references. Applicants must electronically of Engineering and Computing. The submit the application packet to the following website: http://www.usf.edu/administrative-services/human- Department aims to build and expand on resources/careers/ (Applicants search Job Opening ID# 14647). Applications will be considered starting immediately until the positions are filled. its ongoing initiatives to develop a strong, The University of South Florida is an Equal Opportunity/Equal Access/Affirmative Action Institution. Women and federally-funded cybersecurity research minorities are strongly encouraged to apply. Dual career couples with questions about opportunities are encouraged to contact the Department chair. To request disability accommodations in the application and center. Applicants with existing or pending interview process, please notify Khoa Dinh, the EOL Coordinator at (813) 974-9272. projects funded by NSA, DHS, or other federal agencies are encouraged to apply.
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apply online at http://cec.sc.edu/jobs/CYBER track faculty members (at all ranks) for externally-funded research programs with: (1) a letter of intent, (2) curriculum Fall 2018. Applicants should possess that complement existing departmental vitae, (3) a concise description of research a Ph.D. degree in computer science, strengths. We also desire candidates plans, (4) a teaching plan, and (5) names & computer engineering, or a closely- whose expertise aligns with vital cross- contact information of 3-5 references. related field, and a demonstrated record cutting initiatives identified by the College. of research accomplishments. The For details on these initiatives, please Questions may be directed to: successful candidate will be expected visit: http://cec.sc.edu/employment. Department of Computer Science to develop internationally-recognized, and Engineering Dr. John Rose, Professor and Faculty Search Committee Chair [email protected]
(803) 777-2405 The University of South Florida invites applications for faculty positions in The University of South Carolina is an Computer Science and Engineering
affirmative action, equal opportunity employer, and does not discriminate in Applications are invited for multiple tenure-track positions at all ranks in the Department of Computer Science and Engineering starting Fall 2018. Preference will be given to candidates in strategic research areas that have high educational or employment opportunities funding potential from federal funding agencies including NSF, NIH, DARPA, etc. Research expertise in Artificial Intelligence including Machine Learning, Natural Language Processing, and Computer Vision, Augmented Reality, or decisions for qualified persons on the Big Data, Cloud and Distributed Computing, Neuromorphic Computing, or their intersection with security and privacy of computer systems is desired. Outstanding candidates in other areas may be considered. Truly basis of race, sex, gender, age, color, outstanding senior candidates will be considered. Candidates should have an established record of outstanding- religion, national origin, disability, genetics, quality research publications and with potential for excellence in teaching. Candidates must have completed, or be near completion of, a Ph.D. in computer science, computer engineering, or a related discipline. sexual orientation or veteran status. The Department of Computer Science and Engineering (http://www.usf.edu/engineering/cse/) has 25 tenure- Minorities and women are encouraged to track/tenured faculty members, ten instructors, five staff members/advisors, and offers B.S., M.S., and Ph.D. degrees, serving more than 800 undergraduate, 120 masters, and 85 PhD students. The department has a strong apply. USC is responsive to the needs of working relationship with the Florida Center for Cybersecurity. Currently CSE is leading a collaborative effort to dual career couples. establish a BS in Cybersecurity. Department ranks include ten NSF CAREER awardees, one National Academy of Inventors (NAI) Fellow, four IEEE Fellows, four IAPR Fellows, three AAAS Fellows, and three AIMBE Fellows. The Computer Engineering graduate program was ranked 48th among US public universities by US News and World Report (2016). USF CSE faculty members have 31 issued patents, own seven copyrights, and have executed eight license/option agreements between FY12-FY16. University of South Carolina The University of South Florida System is a high-impact, global research system dedicated to student success. The College of Engineering and Computing – USF System includes three institutions: USF; USF St. Petersburg; and USF Sarasota-Manatee. The institutions are separately accredited by the Commission on Colleges of the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools. All Department of Computer Science institutions have distinct missions and their own detailed strategic plans. Serving over 48,000 students, the USF System has an annual budget of $1.6 billion and an annual economic impact of $4.4 billion. USF is a member of the and Engineering American Athletic Conference. Multiple Open-Rank, Tenured or Tenure- With over 230 degree programs at the undergraduate, graduate, specialty and doctoral levels, including the doctor Track Faculty Positions of medicine, there's something for everyone at USF. We believe in creating a talented, engaged and driven workforce through on-going development and career opportunities. We also offer a first class benefit package that The College of Engineering and includes medical, dental and life insurance plans, retirement plan options, tuition program and generous leave programs and more. Computing at the University of South An application package should include a cover letter, curriculum vitae, statements describing research and teaching Carolina is in the process of expanding experience and goals, and the names and contact information of at least three references. Applicants must electronically submit the application packet to the following website: http://www.usf.edu/administrative- its tenured and tenure-track faculty services/human-resources/careers/ (Applicants search Job Opening ID# 14416). Applications will be considered members. As part of this growth, the starting immediately until the positions are filled.
Department of Computer Science and The University of South Florida is an Equal Opportunity/Equal Access/Affirmative Action Institution. Women and minorities are strongly encouraged to apply. Dual career couples with questions about opportunities are Engineering (http://cse.sc.edu) seeks encouraged to contact the Department chair. To request disability accommodations in the application and interview dynamic new tenured and tenure- process, please notify Khoa Dinh, the EOL Coordinator at (813) 974-9272.
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In alignment with these initiatives, research Questions about the departmental search track Associate Professor in Data Science themes of particular interest to the may be directed to: and Artificial Intelligence, focusing on cyber Department are those related to Smart & security, Internet of things, bioinformatics, Department of Computer Science and Connected Communities, Transformative natural language processing, speech Engineering Computing, Healthcare Transformations, recognition, language understanding, Dr. John Rose, Professor and Faculty and Smart & Agile Manufacturing. computer vision, or machine learning. This Search Committee Chair Areas of special interest include: smart position is part of UTSA’s focused cluster [email protected] technologies, deep learning, adaptive & hiring plan under the Gold Star Initiative (803) 777-2405 resilient cybersecurity, computational to recruit top-tier researchers over a four- science methods, high-performance The University of South Carolina is an year period. computing, computer architecture, artificial affirmative action, equal opportunity See http://www.cs.utsa.edu/fsearch intelligence, cyber-physical systems, employer, and does not discriminate in for information on the Department and wireless networking, mobile computing, educational or employment opportunities application instructions. Screening of software engineering, and human- or decisions for qualified persons on applications will begin immediately. The computer interaction. the basis of race, sex, gender, age, search will continue until the positions are color, religion, national origin, disability, The Department of Computer Science filled or the search is closed. The University genetics, sexual orientation or veteran and Engineering offers B.S. degrees of Texas at San Antonio is an Affirmative status. Minorities and women are in Computer Science, in Computer Action/Equal Opportunity Employer. encouraged to apply. USC is responsive to Information Systems, and in Computer the needs of dual career couples. Department of Computer Science Engineering; M.S. and Ph.D. degrees RE: Faculty Search in Computer Science and in Computer The University of Texas at San Antonio Engineering; M.S. degrees in Software The University of Texas at One UTSA Circle Engineering and in Information Security; San Antonio San Antonio, TX 78249-0667 and a Graduate Certificate in Cyber Faculty Position in Computer Science Phone: 210-458-4436 Security Studies. The Department has 23 full-time faculty members (11 of whom The Department of Computer Science at are NSF CAREER Award recipients), The University of Texas at San Antonio University of Virginia an undergraduate enrollment of 921 (UTSA) invites applications for two tenured/ Faculty, Cyber-Physical Systems students, and a graduate enrollment of tenure-track positions, starting in Fall 168 students. 2018. The first position is for a tenure- The University of Virginia (UVA) seeks track Assistant or tenured/tenure-track applicants for tenured and tenure-track faculty Review of applications will begin on Associate Professor in Game-related positions in Cyber-Physical Systems (CPS). November 1, 2017 and continue until areas. The focus is on Computer Graphics, positions are filled. Expected start date is To apply, visit jobs.virginia.edu/applicants/ especially 3D animation, 3D modeling, August 16, 2018. Interested applicants will Central?quickFind=83252 and submit a cover and real-time rendering; and/or Human apply online at http://cec.sc.edu/jobs/CSE letter, CV, statement of research interests, Computer Interaction, especially human with: (1) a letter of intent, (2) curriculum statement of teaching philosophy, and contact computer interfaces, virtual reality, vitae, (3) a concise description of research information for at least three references. augmented reality, and game analytics. The plans, (4) a teaching plan, and (5) names & second position is for a tenured/tenure- These positions remain open until filed. contact information of 3-5 references.
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The University of Virginia is an equal education is expected for promotion. The a statement of teaching philosophy, and opportunity and affirmative action department strongly values scholarship contact information for 3 references. employer. Women, minorities, veterans, activities by General Faculty that have Review of candidates will begin on and persons with disabilities are potential to advance computing education. November 15, 2017 and will continue until encouraged to apply. Candidates for a General Faculty position positions are filled. at the Lecturer, Senior Lecturer or For additional information about the positions University of Virginia Distinguished Lecturer rank must have a or the application process, please contact Tom Non-Tenure-Track Teaching (Open Rank) Master's degree or equivalent experience Horton via email at [email protected] or in computer science or a related discipline. by phone at 434 982-2217. The Department of Computer Science at Lecturers will usually teach two to three the University of Virginia seeks applications sections of core undergraduate courses With one of the highest graduation rates for multiple non-tenure-track teaching but will also have the opportunity to teach of minority undergraduate students faculty positions to begin in August 2018. more specialized upper-level courses. and one of the highest percentages of Candidates can apply for these long-term Lecturers may have fewer expectations for women engineering students among positions at one of three professorial ranks service activity, and will not be required to public universities, the University of or at one of three lecturer ranks. We seek be engaged in scholarship. Virginia is fundamentally committed to applicants who share our interest and increasing the diversity of its faculty and enthusiasm for excellence in computing These positions will have renewable staff. UVA is an affirmative action and science education. three-year contracts. University policies equal opportunity employer. We welcome insure that these positions benefit nominations of and applications from The department is committed to creating from opportunities for professional women, members of minority groups, and benefiting from an environment where development. General Faculty receive veterans and individuals with disabilities. a diversity of capable, inspired individuals departmental support for their teaching We also welcome others who would interact and collaborate to learn and and scholarship activities. advance knowledge without barriers. bring additional dimensions of diversity The University of Virginia is annually ranked to the university's research and teaching Candidates for a General Faculty position as one of the premier public institutions mission. We believe diversity is excellence at the rank of Assistant, Associate or full in the United States and is located in expressing itself through every person's Professor must have a PhD or equivalent Charlottesville, a picturesque and vibrant perspectives and lived experiences. experience in computer science or a small city perennially ranked as one of related discipline. They must have an the best places to live in the U.S. More interest in and ability to teach a broad information about town, the school, faculty Wellesley College set of courses in our undergraduate benefits, and other topics can be found at Lecturer, Computer Science curriculum. Course load will be two to http://uvacharge.virginia.edu/guide.html. Wellesley College invites applications three sections per semester consisting for a two-year Lecturer position in of a mix of upper- and lower-division To apply, visit https://jobs.virginia.edu Computer Science, starting in July 2018. courses. Graduate-level teaching will and search on Posting Number 0621850. We seek candidates who are committed possibly be included. Faculty in professorial Complete a Candidate Profile online, to excellence in teaching, spanning positions will have service responsibilities, attach a CV, a cover letter stating your introductory through advanced CS courses and scholarship in computing or in CS interest in the position and your interests and experience in computing education, and including curriculum development. We
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are especially interested in candidates Science or a related discipline, ABD references are requested. (The online whose teaching, scholarship, or service considered. Strong candidates in any application will request names/email has prepared them to contribute to area of specialty will be considered. addresses so that recommenders or our commitment to diversity, inclusion, Information about the department can be dossier services may submit the letters and equity within an academic setting. found at http://www.wellesley.edu/cs. directly.) Applications will be reviewed Lecturers teach two courses per starting on February 1, 2018. If there are Applicants should submit a cover semester, engage in mentoring students difficulties submitting online, please letter, curriculum vitae, and statement and department service, and have the contact [email protected] for of teaching experience and interests opportunity and support to pursue assistance. Questions about the position at https://career.wellesley.edu. scholarly work. Preference will be given should be directed to Brian Tjaden at The names/email addresses of three to candidates with a PhD in Computer [email protected]
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