College of Arts and Sciences – Non-tenure-track – Assistant Professor – Computer Science Position Available In Jefferson, Alabama

College of Arts and Sciences

• Non-tenure-track
• Assistant Professor
• Computer Science School/College College of Arts and Sciences
  Title College of Arts and Sciences
• Non-tenure-track
• Assistant Professor
• Computer Science
  Assignment Category Full-Time
  Rank Assistant Professor
  Tenure Status Non-Tenure Track
  Payroll Status Faculty 9
  Job Description The Department of Computer Science (CS) at the University of Alabama at Birmingham (UAB) is seeking candidates for a non-tenure-earning assistant professor or instructor position, with promotion opportunities, starting Spring or Fall 2025.

Candidates with teaching expertise in all core computer science topics are sought, with preference given to Computer Architecture, Systems Programming, Operating Systems, Networking, and Data Science/Machine Learning/AI. UAB has made a significant commitment to teaching innovation in Computer Science. Candidates must consequently have strong teaching credentials preferably in a diverse range of areas and ability to advance the teaching strengths of the Department, including application of new results in CS education, establishment of new curricula and labs, online teaching, acquisition of educational grants, and participation in accreditation activities, student recruitment, and retention. The CS Department at UAB offers PhD, MS, BS, and BA programs. The Department has a strong research focus, and a strong commitment to teaching, service, and outreach. The Master’s in Cyber Security program at the Department of Computer Science is ranked No. 1 in the country for in-person Cyber Security Master’s programs (Fortune 2023). The Department recently moved to a brand-new facility at University Hall, and enrollments in its programs have quintupled over the past few years. Research funding is expanding significantly, and the Department plays a leadership role in a center focusing on Cyber Security. Collaborations with UAB’s medical enterprise are strong and growing, with many opportunities for faculty to participate in interdisciplinary work. For additional information about the Department, please visit: https://www.uab.edu/cas/computerscience/ .
The College of Arts and Sciences (CAS) is home to 19 academic departments and six Centers and Institutes. Our 19 departments — home to over 300 full-time faculty and more than 58 baccalaureate, master’s, and doctoral degrees — make us the largest academic entity in the UAB academic enterprise. We are home to research centers, community outreach programs, and interdisciplinary cooperation. The University of Alabama at Birmingham (UAB) is a research university and academic health center that discovers, teaches, and applies knowledge for the intellectual, cultural, social, and economic benefit of Birmingham, the state, and beyond. UAB is internationally renowned for its intensely collaborative culture that has — for more than five decades — produced breakthroughs in education, health care, research, and service. UAB was ranked #1 in the United States for 2018 and 2019 in the Times Higher Education World University Rankings, Young University Rankings. In 2021, Forbes named UAB as America’s No. 1 Best Large Employer, topping a list of more than 500 public and private corporations, hospitals, universities, Fortune 500 companies and more, across dozens of industries. Spanning more than 100 city blocks, UAB is the state of Alabama’s largest single employer with nearly 28,000 employees and has an annual, state-wide economic impact of $12.1 billion. U.S. News & World Report’s 2022 “America’s Best Graduate Schools” ranks 16 UAB graduate programs among the nation’s top 25 and eight UAB specialties were ranked among the nation’s top 50 in the magazine’s 2022-2023 Best Hospitals report. UAB research grants and awards are at a record high, totaling $715 million in FY22 — a 50% increase over the past five years. UAB ranks 33rd among all universities in federal research funding and 17th among public universities. UAB’s NIH funding continues to grow among peer institutions in the Southeast and beyond, with the university ranking 25th among all universities in NIH funding and 11th among public universities.
The application package must include: (i) a one-page cover letter, (ii) a curriculum vitae, (iii) a statement of teaching philosophy, (iv) a teaching portfolio with relevant materials (e.g., syllabi, teaching evaluations, homework/projects, teaching innovations), and (v) at least two references. Review of candidates will begin on December 1, 2024, and the search will continue until the position is filled. For more information, please contact the search committee chair Dr. Ragib Hasan (ragibuab.edu). Required Qualifications Candidates are required to have a Master’s or Ph.D. in Computer Science or a closely related field (or an expectation that the Ph.D. in these areas will be earned before the appointment start date).
A strong interest in teaching and evidence of teaching at the undergraduate and/or graduate level courses in computer science or related areas. Preferred Qualifications Posting Detail Information Posting Number F2493P
Open Date 10/10/2024
Close Date Open Until Filled Yes
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