Professor, Electrical and Computer Engineering |
Posting Number |
req18404 |
Department |
Electrical and Computer Engr |
Department Website Link |
https://ece.engineering.arizona.edu/ |
Medical Sub-Speciality |
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Location |
Main Campus |
Address |
Tucson, AZ USA |
Position Highlights |
The Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering (ECE) at the University of Arizona (UA) invites candidates to apply for a Professor position across all areas of Computer Science and Engineering (CSE) for a start date of Fall 2024. The ECE Department has a comprehensive BS program, a combined 5-year BS-MS program, as well as MS and PhD programs. The ECE Department is ranked in the top 20 percent of public universities in the nation and is in a rapid expansion phase. As a key driver for this expansion in 2023, a new CSE program was launched and the department is engaged in an ambitious, multi-year hiring effort over the next 5 years. The ECE Department seeks to attract, develop, and retain excellent faculty members with outstanding research credentials and future promise. The department is especially interested in candidates who will contribute to the growth of the CSE program, diversity and excellence of the University's academic community through their research, teaching, and service. We are particularly seeking faculty passionate about working with students and training the next generation of researchers. We are particularly looking to fill a position in the following areas:
- Theory: Areas of interest include: Theory of Computation, Algorithms and Complexity
- Programming languages, compilers and runtime systems: Areas of interest include: software for AI/ML systems and next-generation hardware, parallel programming models for heterogenous systems, and reliability and robustness of software.
- Data Science: All areas of machine learning, Al, and data science will be considered, including theory, NLP, computer vision, robotics, optimization, fairness, and applications to engineering and scientific disciplines. *Foundations of AI: Areas of interest include: robotics, machine learning, natural language processing, computer vision, theory, and intelligent decision making.
- Computing Systems: Areas of interest include: all layers of the systems and the architecture stack, IoT/edge computing systems, embedded systems, heterogeneous computing systems as well as emerging areas such as AI accelerators.
We will begin to review applications in January 2024. Outstanding UA benefits include health, dental, and vision insurance plans; life insurance and disability programs; sick leave and holidays; UA/ASU/NAU tuition reduction for the employee and qualified family members; state and optional retirement plans; access to UA recreation and cultural activities; and more!
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Duties & Responsibilities |
The successful candidate is expected
to: - Lead a vigorous research program,
- Advise graduate students in their research area,
- Lead highly visible research projects that
attract substantial external funding,
- Develop and teach courses within the CSE undergraduate and graduate
curriculum,
Perform university, public and professional
service, - Interact broadly with industry partners,
- Cultivate collaboration across the College, the
University, and the Professional community, and participate in
departmental and school-level efforts to promote Diversity, Equity and
Inclusion, and to work closely with students to identify and address diversity
challenges,
- Other duties as assigned.
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities: - Knowledge of Computer Science and Engineering,
whose scholarly work contributes to one or more of the following areas:
Theory and Algorithms, Programming Languages, Compilers and Runtime
Systems, Data Science, Foundations of AI, Computing Systems.
- Knowledge in Computer Science and Engineering,
especially those pursuing research in the areas of Data Mining,
Databases, Information Systems, Graphics and Vision, and Human-Computer
interaction that intersect with the computing systems area.
- Knowledge in research areas who complement the
existing research strengths in the department with high potential for
funding from federal funding agencies, including NSF, NIH, DoD, DARPA,
etc.
- Ability to lead in cross-disciplinary collaborations is also encouraged.
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Minimum Qualifications |
- Ph.D. degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering or a closely related discipline and must be able to provide education credentials during the offer discussions.
- Eight (8) years of experience beyond the Ph.D. are required for Appointment at the Professor Rank.
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Preferred Qualifications |
- Ideal candidates will have an established record of high-quality research publications at top venues.
- The ideal candidate for an Associate Professor position will also have a record of scholarly accomplishments and sustained externally funded research programs.
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Rank |
Professor |
Tenure Information |
Tenured (T) |
FLSA |
Exempt |
Full Time/Part Time |
Full Time |
Number of Hours Worked per Week |
40 |
Job FTE |
1.00 |
Work Calendar |
Academic |
Job Category |
Faculty |
Benefits Eligible |
Yes - Full Benefits |
Rate of Pay |
$140,000 - $180,000 |
Compensation Type |
salary at 1.0 full-time equivalency (FTE) |
Type of criminal background check required: |
Name-based criminal background check (non-security sensitive) |
Number of Vacancies |
1 |
Target Hire Date |
8/12/2024 |
Expected End Date |
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Contact Information for Candidates |
Dr. Akoglu: akoglu@arizona.edu |
Open Date |
12/1/2023 |
Open Until Filled |
Yes |
Documents Needed to Apply |
Curriculum Vitae (CV), Cover Letter, and Five Additional Documents |
Special Instructions to Applicant |
Please provide the following documents:
- Cover Letter (clearly state the area of interest).
- CV
- Publication list.
- In the 'Additional Document' slot: a Statement of Research Interests (no more than 3 pages).
- In the 'Additional Document slot: a Statement on Teaching Interests and Philosophy (no more than 2 pages).
- In the 'Additional Document' slot: a list of three references with address, email and phone contact information.
- In the 'Additional Document' slot: A statement outlining vision for service at the University of Arizona.
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Diversity Statement |
At the University of Arizona, we value our inclusive climate because we know that diversity in experiences and perspectives is vital to advancing innovation, critical thinking, solving complex problems, and creating an inclusive academic community. As a Hispanic-serving institution, we translate these values into action by seeking individuals who have experience and expertise working with diverse students, colleagues, and constituencies. Because we seek a workforce with a wide range of perspectives and experiences, we provide equal employment opportunities to applicants and employees without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, or genetic information. As an Employer of National Service, we also welcome alumni of AmeriCorps, Peace Corps, and other national service programs and others who will help us advance our Inclusive Excellence initiative aimed at creating a university that values student, staff and faculty engagement in addressing issues of diversity and inclusiveness. |