Assistant Professor of Computer Science

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This position is not eligible for NEW sponsorship.

Required Documents to be uploaded:

• Brief Research Statement (2 page maximum)
• Brief Teaching Statement (2 page maximum)
• Two (2) Publications

Position Information

Announcement Number

Announcement Number FAC - VA - 26010

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The Gianforte School of Computing invites applications for a tenure-track position at the level of Assistant Professor. Primary responsibilities include developing a nationally recognized, externally funded research program, teaching both undergraduate and graduate courses consistent with the candidate’s background and participating in professional/service activities.

Faculty Tenure Track

Faculty Tenure Track Yes

Faculty Rank

Position Number

Position Number 4A3170

Department

Department GSoC

Division

Division College of Engineering

Appointment Type

Appointment Type Faculty

Contract Term

Contract Term Academic Year

Semester

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Union Affiliation

Union Affiliation Exempt from Collective Bargaining

FTE

FTE 1.0

Benefits Eligible

Salary Salary commensurate with experience, education, and qualifications

Contract Type

Contract Type MUS

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Recruitment Type

Recruitment Type Open

General Statement

The Gianforte School of Computing, housed in the Norm Asbjornson College of Engineering (NACOE) at Montana State University, invites applications for a tenure-track position at the level of Assistant Professor. Duties include developing a nationally recognized, externally funded research program, teaching, developing courses, mentoring and service. Applications are encouraged from candidates who have the appropriate machine learning expertise to contribute to a statewide, $20 million, 5-year NSF EPScOR grant entitled SMART FireS (Sensors, Machine learning, and Artificial intelligence in Real Time Fire Science).

Duties and Responsibilities

• Develop a nationally recognized, externally funded research program.
• Produce scholarly works.
• Contribute to Computer Science undergraduate and graduate instruction, mentorship and advisement.
• Participate in professional/service/outreach activities.

Required Qualifications – Experience, Education, Knowledge & Skills

• Ph.D. in Computer Science or a related field upon start date.
• Potential to build a nationally recognized, externally funded research program.
• Evidence of scholarly and professional achievements commensurate with experience.
• Appropriate machine learning expertise to contribute to a statewide, $20 million, 5-year NSF EPScOR grant entitled SMART FireS (Sensors, Machine learning, and Artificial intelligence in Real Time Fire Science).

Preferred Qualifications – Experience, Education, Knowledge & Skills

• Research and teaching expertise that enhances our organization’s capabilities and strengths.
• Ability to work with and engage a broad range of students and colleagues within and outside the School of Computing.

The Successful Candidate Will

• Be a dynamic researcher and communicator who has excellent written and oral communication skills
• The ability to inspire and mentor students
• The ability to establish a funded research program
• The potential to teach effectively
• The ability to help students succeed
• Effective interpersonal skills including the ability to collaborate with faculty, staff, and students.

Position Special Requirements/Additional Information

This job description should not be construed as an exhaustive statement of duties, responsibilities or requirements, but a general description of the job. Nothing contained herein restricts Montana State University’s rights to assign or reassign duties and responsibilities to this job at any time.

Physical Demands

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily with or without reasonable accommodations. The requirements listed above are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required.

The Program

The Department

The Gianforte School of Computing (GSoC) at Montana State University supports the mission of the Norm Asbjornson College of Engineering and the University through…