Computer Science - Full Professor - 530201

The University of Alabama • Tuscaloosa, AL

1d • Onsite

About The Position

The Department of Computer Science (CS) and the Lee J. Styslinger Jr. College of Engineering at The University of Alabama invite applications for multiple tenure-track faculty positions at all ranks for candidates with research interests across all domains relevant to computer science. This posting is specific for candidates applying for a position at the rank of Full Professor. Candidates with prestigious achievements in their field and exceptional national and international reputations will be eligible for consideration for significant endowment support through appointment as an Endowed Shelby Distinguished Professor. The CS department and College consider teaching, research, and service as the three critical and complimentary portions of their overall mission. Candidates must demonstrate a clear potential to successfully develop, lead, mentor, and extramurally fund a highly productive research group with significant scholarly impact in a focus area with long-term potential to further build upon the rapid rise and great success of the CS department and the College. An ability to collaborate with existing faculty in the key focus areas both within the CS department and the College, as well as potential colleagues across the campus, is also highly desirable. The department, college and university are also notable for the collegial, welcoming and supportive spirit built into the fabric of who we are and how we interact across our college family of students, faculty, and staff. It is therefore expected that candidates demonstrate an ability to support this important aspect of our community. The CS department and College also pride themselves on the outstanding educational experience provided to their students, and thus faculty candidates must demonstrate an ability to develop and teach courses at both the undergraduate and graduate levels in the faculty member’s area(s) of expertise, as well as to teach courses that support the delivery and accreditation of the CS department’s core degree programs.

Requirements

• Earned Ph.D. in Computer Science or a closely related discipline from an accredited institution.
• Exemplary record of prior research work and an exceptional record of impactful scholarly publications in refereed journals, conference proceedings, and similarly impactful venues.
• Demonstrated interest and record in computer science education and professional service in area(s) of specialization.
• Effective verbal and written communication skills.
• Evidence of construction and sustainment of a quality research program.
• Exhibit excellent teaching at both the graduate and undergraduate levels.
• Meet all university criteria for appointment to the rank of Full Professor.

Nice To Haves

• 10+ years of experience as a tenured faculty member at a leading peer R1 institution.
• Demonstrated record of high-quality research and scholarly publications that is recognized nationally and internationally.
• Significant record of scholarship in a computer science or closely related department with both undergraduate and graduate degree programs.
• Evidence of success in securing competitive external research funding.
• Exceptional collegial, interpersonal, and mentoring skills.
• Commitment to fostering an inclusive and collaborative environment that supports excellence in research, teaching, and service.
• Indicate in cover letter if wishing to be considered for Endowed Shelby Distinguished Professor appointment.

Responsibilities

• Develop, lead, mentor, and extramurally fund a highly productive research group with significant scholarly impact in a focus area with long-term potential.
• Collaborate with existing faculty in key focus areas within the CS department and the College, as well as potential colleagues across the campus.
• Support the collegial, welcoming, and supportive spirit of the community.
• Develop and teach courses at both the undergraduate and graduate levels in the faculty member’s area(s) of expertise.
• Teach courses that support the delivery and accreditation of the CS department’s core degree programs.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior
• Education Level: Ph.D. or professional degree