Tenured: Professor, Bepler Chair in Natural and Applied Sciences, Department of Computer & Information Sciences

Fordham University • Rose Hill, VA

13d • Onsite

About The Position

The Department of Computer and Information Science (CIS) at Fordham University is seeking applications for the Kim B. and Stephen E. Bepler Chair in the Natural and Applied Sciences. This endowed Chair aims to recognize scientists with significant scholarly impact who foster interdisciplinary approaches and inspire future generations of scientists. The Chair will be instrumental in Fordham's strategy to lead in the development of innovative technologies and intelligence for the common good. The successful candidate will lead research and teaching initiatives in AI applications across the university, the field of computer science, and related industries. This role will promote inter- and trans-disciplinary research focused on solving major scientific and technological challenges, emphasizing ethical practices for the benefit of individuals, communities, and the planet. The department's current research areas include generative AI, cybersecurity, quantum computing, robotics, computational finance, and collaborations with biology, neuroscience, IBM, Columbia, NYU, Albert Einstein College of Medicine, and the Bronx Zoo/Botanical Gardens. The position includes a tenured appointment in the CIS Department at an appropriate rank, a reduced teaching load, and a research fund supported by the endowment. The Chair holder is expected to be a distinguished researcher and an effective teacher, promoting integrated interdisciplinary approaches across natural and applied sciences and related fields. The initial appointment to the Chair is for five years, with potential for renewal based on continued scholarly contributions.

Requirements

• Ph.D. in Computer Science or related fields.
• Strong research potential, including the ability to secure external funding.
• Commitment to excellence in teaching.
• Effective communication skills.

Nice To Haves

• Exceptional scholarly impact.
• Ability to inspire interdisciplinary approaches that engage and excite the next generation of scientists.
• Ability to inspire institutional practices in research and teaching connected to AI applications.

Responsibilities

• Cultivate, build, and inspire institutional practices in research and teaching connected to AI applications across the University, the discipline, and broader industries.
• Facilitate inter- and trans-disciplinary research that advances solutions to some of society’s greatest scientific and technological challenges.
• Promote ethical practices that ultimately benefit individuals, communities, and the health of our planet.
• Promote integrated interdisciplinary approaches across the natural and applied sciences and related fields.

Benefits

• Tenured appointment in the CIS Department at an appropriate rank.
• Reduced teaching load.
• Research fund supported by the endowment.
• Initial appointment to the Chair is for five years, with the possibility of renewal.

What This Job Offers

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