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Wayne State University Faculty Rank to be Determined - Computer Science in Detroit, Michigan
Faculty Rank to be Determined - Computer Science
Wayne State University is searching for an experiencedFaculty Rank to be Determined - Computer Scienceat its Detroit campus location.
Wayne State is a premier, public, urban research university located in the heart of Detroit, Michigan where students from all backgrounds are offered a rich, high-quality education. Our deep-rooted commitment to excellence, collaboration, integrity, diversity and inclusion creates exceptional educational opportunities which prepare students for success in a global society.
Essential functions (job duties):
Located in the mid-town of Detroit, the Wayne State University (WSU) Computer Science department anticipates hiring multiple open-rank tenure-track faculty starting from Fall 2024. For senior candidates, appointment with tenure is possible. Outstanding candidates in all areas who could complement and enhance current department strengths will be considered.
The Department of Computer Science at Wayne State has 23 tenure-stream faculty and 6 teaching faculty, with 4 NSF CAREER awards and over $2M in annual research expenditure. Currently it has over 1000 undergraduate students and about 200 graduate students. The department is committed to building a diverse faculty preeminent in its missions of research, teaching, and service to the community. Candidates who have experience engaging with a diverse range of faculty, staff, and students, and contributing to a climate of inclusivity are encouraged to discuss their perspectives on these subjects in their application materials.
WSU is a major urban research university (Carnegie R1) with about 2,500 faculty and 27,000 students. WSU is committed to increasing access to education, employment, programs, and services for all. WSU is a premier, public, urban research university located in the heart of Detroit where students from all backgrounds are offered a rich, high-quality education. Our deep-rooted commitment to excellence, collaboration, integrity, diversity, and inclusion creates exceptional educational opportunities preparing students for success in a diverse, global society. WSU encourages applications from women, people of color and other underrepresented people. WSU is an affirmative action/equal opportunity employer.
Detroit epitomizes the modern, livable, vibrant, and diverse city. World-class amenities like the US-Canada riverfront, Detroit Institute of Arts, culture venues and festivals, as well as an international airport (DTW) that flies non-stop to world-wide destinations. There are several satellite cities within 25 miles of metro-Detroit that are ranked as the top-100 most suitable for living cities (e.g., Troy, Ann Arbor, Birmingham, Novi) with the nation’s finest school districts.
Offers of employment by the WSU may be subject to approval by the University’s Board of Trustees and are made contingent upon the candidate’s successful completion of any criminal background checks and other pre-employment assessments that may be required for the position being offered. Additional information regarding such pre-employment checks and assessments may be provided as applicable during the hiring process.
Job duties include:
Develop and maintain a productive research program, including external funding.
Supervise the thesis and dissertation research of graduate students.
Teach undergraduate and graduate courses and contribute to college and university service activities.
Qualifications:
Candidates working in Systems, Security, Software Engineering, Natural Language Processing, and related areas are especially encouraged to apply. Candidates should have a Ph.D. in Computer Science, or closely related field, and the potential for excellence in teaching and research.
For full consideration, applications must be submitted by March 1, 2024. Applications will be accepted until the positions are filled.
Required application materials: cover letter, curriculum vitae, teaching and research statements, and names and contact information of at least three references. Links to a professional website such as Google Scholar or DBLP are recommended.
School/College/Division:
H05 - College of Engineering
Primary department:
H1215 - Computer Science
Employment type:
Regular Employee
Job type: Full Time
Job category: Academic/Faculty
Funding/salary information:
Compensation type: Annual Salary
Salary hire maximum: TBD
Job openings:
- Number of openings: 3
Background check requirements:
University policy requires certain persons who are offered employment to undergo a background check, including a criminal history check, before starting work. If you are offered employment, the university will inform you if a background check is required.
Equal employment opportunity statement:
Wayne State University provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability or genetics. The university encourages applications from women, people of color and other underrepresented people. Wayne State is an affirmative action/equal opportunity employer.