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Assistant Professor - Computer Science

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UNO is Nebraska's public metropolitan research university - a university with strong academic values, diverse programs and learning opportunities, and significant relationships with our community that facilitate engaged teaching and research.



Job Title
Assistant Professor - Computer Science

Department
Computer Science

Essential Functions

The Department of Computer Science at the University of Nebraska at Omaha ( UNO ) invites applications for a tenure-track Assistant Professor position with an emphasis on Machine learning, Artificial Intelligence, AR/VR, Computer Systems, Computer Security, and Software Engineering. Exceptional candidates in all areas of computer science are encouraged to apply. The candidate should have a strong potential to conduct high quality research, seek research grants, and be committed to excellence in teaching at both undergraduate and graduate levels. The candidate is also expected to engage in interdisciplinary collaborations across the university. This is a full-time, benefits eligible position with an anticipated start date of August 2023.

The University has a strong commitment to achieving diversity among faculty and staff. The University of Nebraska does not discriminate based on race, color, ethnicity, national origin, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, disability, age, genetic information, veteran status, marital status, and/or political affiliation in its programs, activities, or employment. UNO is a VEVRAA Federal Contractor and an E-Verify employer.

Additional Duties

The College of Information Science and Technology (IS&T) has two other units – the Department of Information Systems and Quantitative Analysis, and the School of Interdisciplinary Informatics. The college has significantly grown in the recent years through several high-quality faculty hires and provides a thriving collaborative research environment spanning several cross-cutting areas including biomedical informatics, cybersecurity, computer science education (CSEd), information management, and social computing. The academic program portfolio of the college includes five undergraduate degree programs (Computer Science, Management Information Systems, Bioinformatics, Cybersecurity, IT Innovation) and five Master of Science degree programs (Computer Science, Management Information Systems, Cybersecurity, IT Innovation, CSEd). The college also hosts two innovative PhD programs in Information Technology and Biomedical Informatics. UNO has a thriving STEM education program supported by a computer science STEM chairperson among others. UNO recently recognized STEM TRAIL center as a signature initiative to foster STEM education across the campus.

Why UNO ?
The University of Nebraska at Omaha is fueled by its historical ties to Omaha. As the first municipal university in Omaha, the early founders’ goal was to make higher education accessible and affordable for the city’s residents. In 1968, the campus joined the University of Nebraska system, and today has the unique role of serving as the state’s metropolitan campus.
Accessibility remains a top priority in UNO’s mission and vision. Today, the campus is known for its student-centered environment, its community engagement, and its dedication to embracing students from all types of backgrounds. UNO’s ranking as the 2020 Best College for LGBTQ+ Students In Nebraska reflects a commitment to the Maverick values of access, inclusion and diversity that make UNO a welcoming campus community, evidenced by the numerous resources and support services offered by the university.

The campus has built strong partnerships with local business, education, government, arts, and civic organizations in the city. UNO’s commitment to community engagement has landed UNO on the President’s Higher Education Community Service Honor Roll for seven consecutive years—the highest federal recognition a school can receive for civic engagement.

This honor is but one of many points of pride for UNO . In 2019, it was ranked in the top ten public institutions in the nation for military friendliness by Military Times magazine for the fifth consecutive year. Nearly 90 percent of UNO’s 15,500 students are from Nebraska, and roughly 60 percent of recent alumni surveyed report graduating with no debt or less than $5,000 in debt. It is simply one of the most competitively priced institutions in the region. UNO, while large enough to provide students with global opportunities, thrives on its personal and close-knit campus culture, where students come first and partnerships with the community grow every day. For more information about how UNO embraces its mission, see Growing With and Within Our Thriving Community.

Required Qualifications

Candidates must have completed an earned doctorate in computer science or related disciplines by the expected start date. The candidate should have a strong potential to conduct high quality research, seek research grants, and be committed to excellence in teaching at both undergraduate and graduate levels.

Preferred Qualifications

Posting Number
2022F-00156

Special Instructions to Applicants

To apply, the following application materials must be submitted electronically through the UNO Employment site at https://unomaha.peopleadmin.com/postings/16418 : 1) Cover letter, CV, 3) teaching statement or evidence, 4) research statement, 5) diversity, equity, and inclusion statement (i.e., how you work to foster an equitable and inclusive learning and working environment for people from diverse backgrounds and with varied life experiences), and 6) contact information for three references (references will only be contacted for finalists).

The review of applications will begin on November 15, 2022 and will continue until the position is filled. To ensure full consideration, please apply by the review date. Applications received after the review date may be considered. For questions about the position, please contact Dr. Jong-Hoon Youn, Search Committee Chair at jyoun@unomaha.edu.

Company

University of Nebraska Omaha

UNO is Nebraska's metropolitan university — a university with strong academic values and significant relationships with our community that transforms and improves the lives of those on a local, regional, national, and international level.

UNO is dedicated to the city and state in our name. No fences or barriers separate students from the opportunities offered by the greater Omaha area. We address real issues, providing relevant learning opportunities that uniquely prepare our graduates as professionals and active members of their community.

UNO is located in the heart of Omaha, Nebraska, its roads winding through city parks and thriving neighborhoods, creating an extraordinary connection that few universities have achieved. The city itself has truly become a part of the UNO campus.

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