Assistant Professor - Computer Science #25-07
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Apply now Job no: 541784 Work type: Instructional Faculty - Tenured/Tenure-Track Location: Northridge Categories: Unit 3 - CFA - California Faculty Association, Tenured/Tenure-Track, Full Time, Faculty - Computer Science Department: Computer ScienceFaculty Hire Number: #25-07Rank: Assistant Professor of Computer Science, Tenure Track (Data Science)Effective Date of Appointment: August 20, 2025 (Subject to Budgetary Approval)Salary Scale: $110,000 to $120,000 (Dependent upon qualifications)CSUN's Commitment to You:CSUN is committed to achieving excellence through teaching, scholarship, learning and inclusion. Our values include a respect for all people, building partnerships with the community and the encouragement of innovation, experimentation, and creativity. CSUN strives to cultivate a community in which a diverse population can learn and work in an atmosphere of civility and respect. CSUN is especially interested in candidates who make contributions to equity and inclusion in the pursuit of excellence for all members of the university community.The College of Engineering and Computer Science seeks to be a recognized center for excellence for baccalaureate and master's level education in computer science and in engineering. The College provides a quality education for its students and is a partner in the professional communities of computer science and engineering.The mission of the Computer Science Department is to prepare students for rewarding careers and higher education. The department offers Bachelor of Science Degrees in Computer Science and Computer Information Technology and Master of Science Degrees in Computer Science and Software Engineering. Currently, there are approximately 1,700 undergraduate majors in CS, 400 undergraduate majors in CIT, and 200 graduate students.The Computer Science department at California State University, Northridge (CSUN) is seeking a tenure-track faculty member at the rank of assistant professor, with a specialization in data science.The successful candidate will teach primarily data science courses at both the undergraduate and graduate levels, and have research interests in Computational Data Science, Machine Learning, or Natural Language Processing.In addition to teaching, the position requires weekly office hours, attending faculty meetings, participation in assessment of student learning, and service to the department, college, and university. The successful candidate will be held to the standards and requirements of the college and department in which they are housed for recommending tenure and promotion.Required Qualifications:A doctoral degree in Computer Science or a closely related field, from an accredited institution. All But Dissertation (ABD) candidates will be considered, but must complete the doctoral degree by August 20, 2025.Taught at least one Computer Science-related course at the College/University level, either as instructor of record or teaching assistant, or demonstrate strong teaching potential.Specialization in Computational Data Science, Machine Learning, or Natural Language Processing.Published at least one peer-reviewed paper in data science.Preferred Qualifications:Evidence of effective engagement OR potential to engage with a diverse student body.Experience using culturally responsive pedagogy that leads to equitable outcomes for all students.Experience creating a student-centered learning environment.Research/Lab experience that includes working with students from diverse backgrounds.Experience adopting inclusive approaches to mentoring.A specific specialization involving Machine Learning, with preference given to those applying Machine Learning to Natural Language Processing.Taught more than one Computer Science-related course at the College/University level.Taught courses in their research domain.More than one peer-reviewed publication in data science in high-quality venues, such as ACM, IEEE, or USENIX.Participation in grant proposal preparation.Ability to teach a broad range of courses.Strong communication skills conveyed through a well-written and well-organized cover letter, teaching statement, and research statement.Application Deadline:Screening of applications will begin September 30, 2024. Priority will be given to applicants who meet the screening deadline; however, the position will remain open until filled.How to Apply:Candidates should apply by completing the CSUN online application. To apply and for more detailed information on the application and hiring process, please visit this link: must submit a letter of application, curriculum vitae, teaching statement, and research statement. Only these four documents will be evaluated, and candidates missing any of these documents will not be considered. Cover letters must be max one page, and teaching and research statements must be max two pages. Pages beyond these limits will not be evaluated.At time of appointment, the successful candidate, if not a U.S. citizen, must have authorization from the United States Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) to work in the United States.General Information:In compliance with the Annual Security Report & Fire Safety Report of Campus Security Policy and Campus Crime Statistics Act, California State University, Northridge has made crime-reporting statistics available on-line.The person holding this position may be considered a 'mandated reporter' under the California Child Abuse and Neglect Reporting Act and is required to comply with the requirements set forth in CSU Executive Order 1083 as a condition of employment.A background check (including a criminal records check) must be completed satisfactorily before any candidate can be offered a position with the CSU.CSUN is an Equal Opportunity Employer and prohibits discrimination based on race, color, ethnicity, religion, national origin, age, gender, gender identity/expression, sexual orientation, genetic information, medical condition, marital status, veteran status, and disability. Reasonable accommodations will be provided for applicants with disabilities who self-disclose.Advertised: Aug 20 2024 Pacific Daylight TimeApplications close:#J-18808-Ljbffr