Tenure-Track Faculty Position in Computer Science at the University of Missouri-St. Louis

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Department of Computer Science, University of Missouri-St. Louis

Job Description

The Department of Computer Science at the University of Missouri-St. Louis (UMSL) invites applications for a full-time, tenure-track faculty position at the rank of Assistant Professor in Computer Science beginning Fall 2023. Candidates are expected to have a Ph.D. in Computer Science or a closely related discipline by the time of the appointment. Salary is competitive and dependent upon qualifications.

The Department of Computer Science strives to provide and promote the highest quality of research and teaching in computer science and its related areas, as well as to provide outreach and service to the campus, to the community, to the state of Missouri, and to the nation. Our mission is to promote the creation and application of state-of-the-art computational models and technologies as well as to provide students with opportunities to advance careers and become productive members of the local and global society. Our mission is also to help create new knowledge, by fostering computational science research – foundational and applied – that will lead to improving the quality of life for all.

At present, the department has 14 full-time faculty members and a number of graduate teaching and research assistants. The department offers Bachelor's degrees in Computer Science, Computing Technology, Cybersecurity, and Data Science; Master’s degrees in Computer Science and Cybersecurity; and Ph.D. in Mathematical and Computational Sciences. The department has close to 500 undergraduate majors and close to 100 graduate students.

The University of Missouri is fully committed to achieving the goal of a diverse and inclusive community of faculty, staff, and students. We seek individuals who are committed to this goal of collaboration and inclusion and value the many unique qualities and experience a diverse environment offers.

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Qualifications

We are looking for a colleague with ability to conduct outstanding research, and with a strong commitment to teaching a diverse student body at both the undergraduate and graduate levels. Candidates in all areas of Computer Science will be considered, with preference given to candidates with research interests aligned with those of current faculty (mostly AI and Cybersecurity).

Application Materials

Candidates must submit a letter of application, statements of research interests and teaching philosophy, and current vita – all as a single PDF file through the university submission system. Finalists will be asked to provide three letters of reference that address research and teaching experience (if any). Additional questions may also be directed to https://www.umsl.edu/services/hrs/careers/index.html.

Other Information

As one of the most culturally and ethnically diverse campuses in Missouri, UMSL is committed to maintaining a climate where all students, faculty, staff and visitors can explore their interests, refine their talents and flourish. Inclusive excellence is embedded in our strategic plan which focuses on actions to recruit and retain diverse students and employees and promote activities that encourage civil and constructive discourse, reasoned thought and sustained dialogue in an environment of inclusion, respect and appreciation.

Benefit Eligibility

The University of Missouri - St. Louis offers benefit-eligible employees a wide variety of benefits including: health, dental and vision coverage effective on the first day of employment, retirement, paid time off, tuition assistance for employees and their dependents and employee and dependent life insurance. For more information about our benefits, please visit:

https://www.umsystem.edu/totalrewards/benefits

Diversity Commitment

Equal Opportunity is and shall be provided for all employees and applicants for employment on the basis of their demonstrated ability and competence without unlawful discrimination on the basis of their race, color, national origin, ancestry, religion, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, disability, protected veteran status, or any other status protected by applicable state or federal law. This policy shall not be interpreted in such a manner as to violate the legal rights of religious organizations or the recruiting rights of military organizations associated with the Armed Forces or the Department of Homeland Security of the United States of America.

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