Assistant Professor of Computer Science

The Department of Electrical Engineering and Computer Science (EECS) in the Jerome J. Lohr College of Engineering at South Dakota State University (SDSU) invites applicants for a 9-month, full-time, benefits-eligible, tenure-track faculty position at the academic rank of Assistant Professor in Computer Science with a tentative begin date of Spring 2024. This position is supervised by the Department Head of EECS at SDSU.South Dakota State University promotes access to and opportunities for all to receive the benefit of and participate in education, research, and service and is especially interested in candidates that can contribute to this land-grant mission of access.We are seeking applicants who are interested in developing an active research program that engages SDSU students and seeks external funding. Several faculty members in the EECS department are NSF-funded and publish in top research venues, with concentrations in big data, computer networks, natural language processing, machine learning, and artificial intelligence. The Jerome J. Lohr College of Engineering is active in research activities, and the college has received two prestigious NSF CAREER awards in the past two years.RESPONSIBILITIES:The ideal candidate will be expected to teach and perform research in one of the following preferred areas in computer science (CS); software engineering (SE), Big Data, cloud computing, machine learning and deep learning, or closely related areas. The successful candidate is expected to establish and sustain an independent and vibrant research agenda that includes securing independent funding from various sources, mentoring/supervising graduate students in research, and disseminating research results in leading scientific journals and conference proceedings. Teaching responsibilities will include instructing standard undergraduate courses in CS and developing/delivering upper-level courses in the candidate’s areas of expertise. The candidate will work with graduate and undergraduate students on existing CS/SE and university research programs. The candidate will also develop a curriculum and demonstrate effective teaching in classroom and lab settings for undergraduate and graduate students. The ideal candidate will contribute to professional societies through research, teaching, and service to the diversity of thought and excellence of the next generation of computer scientists. We seek individuals with a strong interest to collaborate with existing research expertise in the domain areas in EECS and the Jerome J. Lohr College of Engineering.MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:Earned Ph.D. in computer science, software engineering, or a closely related field by start date.Effective verbal and written communication skills.Research experience in computer science, software engineering, or a closely related field.Effective interpersonal skills.PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:Knowledge or experience to pursue and secure funding from various sources.Record of or potential for publications in premium journals and flagship conferences.Ability and commitment to establish and sustain independent and interdisciplinary collaborative research.Aptitude as an effective instructor in CS/SE courses at the undergraduate and/or graduate levels.Involvement and engagement with professional organizations and societies.Understanding of tech-transfer and intellectual property filings.BENEFITS:South Dakota State University offers a wide range of benefits including medical, dental, and flexible benefits, retirement plans, compensation packages, paid holidays, and vacation leave. Employees also have access to internal and state-sponsored training as well as reduced tuition for state-supported courses at all State of South Dakota academic institutions.APPLICATION PROCESS:South Dakota State University accepts applications through an online employment site. To apply, visit: https://yourfuture.sdbor.edu, search by the position title, view the job announcement, and click on “apply for this job.” This system will guide you through the electronic application form. This employment site will also require the attachment of a cover letter, which should specifically address how the candidate meets the qualifications as outlined in the advertisement, Curriculum Vitae, and a reference page with the contact information for three professional references. Email applications will not be accepted. Please contact South Dakota State University Human Resources at 605-688-4128 if you require assistance with this process.Any offer of employment is conditioned upon the university’s verification of credentials and other information required by law and/or university policies, including but not limited to, successful completion of a criminal background check. South Dakota State University is a tobacco free environment. It is university policy to maintain a drug-free environment and to thereby establish, promote, and maintain a safe and healthy working and learning environment for employees and students. This position is subject to South Dakota State University’s Drug and Alcohol Testing Policy 4:14.