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Posting Details (Default Section)
Posting Number:
20231073F
Position Title:
Assistant Professor - Computing Sciences
Position Type:
Faculty
Location:
Villanova, PA
Recruitment Type:
Internal/External Applicants
Work Schedule:
full-time/9-months
Department:
188-Computing Sciences
Position Summary:
The Department of Computing Sciences at Villanova University seeks applicants for a tenure track position in Computer Science at the rank of Assistant Professor. We seek a candidate whose research, teaching and/or service has prepared them to contribute to our commitment to diversity, equity and inclusion and who are willing to support the University's strategic plan of Inclusive Community. The appointment will be effective in Fall 2024. Review of applications is ongoing and will continue until the position is filled. Potential candidates should have a Ph.D. or other terminal degree in computer science or a closely related field. The Department is committed to both scholarly research and teaching. It offers a bachelor's degree in computer science along with master's degree programs in computer science and software engineering. It also offers several certificate programs at all levels. Among its faculty members are successful scholars in theory of computation, natural language processing, computer vision, virtual reality, computational geometry, graph theory, and machine learning. The Department is active in interdisciplinary research into cloud computing, sustainability, cyber-physical systems security, and the Internet of Things (IoT) security. Our faculty members collaborate closely with the Center of Excellence in Enterprise Technology, which uses a large CAVE for research in virtual reality. The Department is a member of the National Center for Women & Information Technology (NCWIT) Academic Alliance and is one of the original Pacesetter organizations of NCWIT. As it grows a culture of inclusivity, the Department collaborates closely with the McNulty Institute for Women's Leadership, the Office of Diversity, Equity and Inclusion, and the Villanova Initiative to Support Inclusiveness and Build Leaders (VISIBLE) program, which is actively and successfully addressing diversity, equity and inclusion issues across faculty, staff, and students at all levels.
Villanova is a Catholic university sponsored by the Augustinian order. Diversity and inclusion have been and will continue to be an integral component of Villanova University's mission. The University is an Equal Opportunity/ Affirmative Action employer and seeks candidates who understand, respect and can contribute to the University's mission and values.
Duties and Responsibilities:
Teaching duties include a 3-2 teaching load for the first three years, which typically requires two course preparations per semester. After a successful Third Year Review, a one-semester sabbatical at full pay is available in the fourth year and the 3-2 teaching load may be continued for another three years, contingent on a successful and promising record of scholarship.
Minimum Qualifications:
Preferred Qualifications:
Strong candidates from all research areas will be considered. A background in data science, HPC, or VR/AR is preferred. The Department is also interested in candidates who will support our efforts in interdisciplinary teaching and research.
Physical Requirements and/or Unusual Work Hours:
Special Message to Applicants:
Applicants must apply online at https://jobs.villanova.edu/. The online application should include:
Questions about the position can be directed to the search committee chair, Dr. Mirela Damian at mirela.damian@villanova.edu. Review of applications begins upon receipt and continues until the position is filled.
Posting Date:
09/01/2023
Closing Date (11:59pm ET):
Salary Posting Information:
Competitive
Salary Band:
N/A
Job Classification:
faculty
Do you have questions about the application process? If so, please refer to the Applicant FAQ's.
Posting Details (Default Section)
Posting Number:
20231073F
Position Title:
Assistant Professor - Computing Sciences
Position Type:
Faculty
Location:
Villanova, PA
Recruitment Type:
Internal/External Applicants
Work Schedule:
full-time/9-months
Department:
188-Computing Sciences
Position Summary:
The Department of Computing Sciences at Villanova University seeks applicants for a tenure track position in Computer Science at the rank of Assistant Professor. We seek a candidate whose research, teaching and/or service has prepared them to contribute to our commitment to diversity, equity and inclusion and who are willing to support the University's strategic plan of Inclusive Community. The appointment will be effective in Fall 2024. Review of applications is ongoing and will continue until the position is filled. Potential candidates should have a Ph.D. or other terminal degree in computer science or a closely related field. The Department is committed to both scholarly research and teaching. It offers a bachelor's degree in computer science along with master's degree programs in computer science and software engineering. It also offers several certificate programs at all levels. Among its faculty members are successful scholars in theory of computation, natural language processing, computer vision, virtual reality, computational geometry, graph theory, and machine learning. The Department is active in interdisciplinary research into cloud computing, sustainability, cyber-physical systems security, and the Internet of Things (IoT) security. Our faculty members collaborate closely with the Center of Excellence in Enterprise Technology, which uses a large CAVE for research in virtual reality. The Department is a member of the National Center for Women & Information Technology (NCWIT) Academic Alliance and is one of the original Pacesetter organizations of NCWIT. As it grows a culture of inclusivity, the Department collaborates closely with the McNulty Institute for Women's Leadership, the Office of Diversity, Equity and Inclusion, and the Villanova Initiative to Support Inclusiveness and Build Leaders (VISIBLE) program, which is actively and successfully addressing diversity, equity and inclusion issues across faculty, staff, and students at all levels.
Villanova is a Catholic university sponsored by the Augustinian order. Diversity and inclusion have been and will continue to be an integral component of Villanova University's mission. The University is an Equal Opportunity/ Affirmative Action employer and seeks candidates who understand, respect and can contribute to the University's mission and values.
Duties and Responsibilities:
Teaching duties include a 3-2 teaching load for the first three years, which typically requires two course preparations per semester. After a successful Third Year Review, a one-semester sabbatical at full pay is available in the fourth year and the 3-2 teaching load may be continued for another three years, contingent on a successful and promising record of scholarship.
Minimum Qualifications:
- PhD in CS or a closely related field is required as well as outstanding research potential and excellence in teaching.
- Candidates for the position should pursue an active research agenda leading to high quality publications.
- Candidates should demonstrate a commitment to effective teaching at the undergraduate and graduate levels. Strong candidates from all areas will be considered.
- The Department is also interested in candidates who will support our efforts in interdisciplinary teaching and research.
- Successful candidates will have a demonstrated commitment to promoting diversity, inclusion, and multicultural competence in an educational and/or work environment.
Preferred Qualifications:
Strong candidates from all research areas will be considered. A background in data science, HPC, or VR/AR is preferred. The Department is also interested in candidates who will support our efforts in interdisciplinary teaching and research.
Physical Requirements and/or Unusual Work Hours:
Special Message to Applicants:
Applicants must apply online at https://jobs.villanova.edu/. The online application should include:
- a letter indicating interests and suitability for the position
- statement of research interests
- statement of teaching philosophy
- curriculum vitae
- unofficial academic transcripts
- contact information for 3 references who will be contacted via email to submit confidential letters of recommendation when the application is submitted.
Questions about the position can be directed to the search committee chair, Dr. Mirela Damian at mirela.damian@villanova.edu. Review of applications begins upon receipt and continues until the position is filled.
Posting Date:
09/01/2023
Closing Date (11:59pm ET):
Salary Posting Information:
Competitive
Salary Band:
N/A
Job Classification:
faculty
