Assistant Professor of Computer Science

Montana State University, Inc•Bozeman, MT

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About The Position

The Gianforte School of Computing, housed in the Norm Asbjornson College of Engineering (NACOE) at Montana State University, invites applications for a tenure-track position at the level of Assistant Professor. Duties include developing a nationally recognized, externally funded research program, teaching, developing courses, mentoring and service. Applications are encouraged from candidates who have the appropriate machine learning expertise to contribute to a statewide, $20 million, 5-year NSF EPScOR grant entitled SMART FireS (Sensors, Machine learning, and Artificial intelligence in Real Time Fire Science). The Program The Department The Gianforte School of Computing (GSoC) at Montana State University supports the mission of the Norm Asbjornson College of Engineering and the University through its teaching, research, and service activities. The GSoC serves approximately 475 majors, 100 minors and 60 graduate students by preparing them for computing careers and for a lifetime of learning.The GSoC offers a broad array of curricular opportunities in computing areas that include Computer Science (minor, B.S. degree, B.A. degree, M.S. degree, Ph.D. degree), Data Science (minor, B.S. degree, M.S. degree) and Cybersecurity (M.S. degree). Montana State University received a generous $50 million dollar gift for a new computing building and the GSoC looks forward to serving as its anchor occupant in Fall 2026. The College The Norm Asbjornson College of Engineering comprises five academic departments (Chemical & Biological Engineering, Civil Engineering, Gianforte School of Computing, Electrical & Computer Engineering, and Mechanical & Industrial Engineering) and is home to numerous research centers such as the Center for Biofilm Engineering and the Western Transportation Institute. The College enrolls approximately 3,400 undergraduate students and 250 graduate students.

Requirements

Ph.D. in Computer Science or a related field upon start date.
Potential to build a nationally recognized, externally funded research program.
Evidence of scholarly and professional achievements commensurate with experience.
Appropriate machine learning expertise to contribute to a statewide, $20 million, 5-year NSF EPScOR grant entitled SMART FireS (Sensors, Machine learning, and Artificial intelligence in Real Time Fire Science).

Nice To Haves

Research and teaching expertise that enhances our organization's capabilities and strengths.
Ability to work with and engage a broad range of students and colleagues within and outside the School of Computing.

Responsibilities

Develop a nationally recognized, externally funded research program.
Produce scholarly works.
Contribute to Computer Science undergraduate and graduate instruction, mentorship and advisement.
Participate in professional/service/outreach activities.

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