Assistant Professor - Network Science and Distributed Systems (NSDS)

Posting Details

Position Information

Job Title

Assistant Professor - Network Science and Distributed Systems (NSDS)

Department

Computer Science

Essential Functions

The Department of Computer Science at the University of Nebraska at Omaha (UNO) invites applications for a tenure-track position at the rank of Assistant / Associate Professor. The department seeks candidates in the area of Network Science and Distributed Systems involving artificial intelligence, machine learning, data privacy, security as well as enterprise scale distributed, cloud, data Lakehouse infrastructures. Exceptional candidates in all areas of computer and data sciences are encouraged to apply. Candidates must have received a doctorate in Computer Science or a closely related field prior to the employment start date. Candidates should have potential to conduct high quality research, seek research grants, and be committed to excellence in teaching at both undergraduate and graduate levels across computer science and data science areas. The candidate is also expected to engage in interdisciplinary collaborations across the university. This is a full-time, benefits eligible position with an anticipated start date of August 2025.

The College of Information Science and Technology (IS&T) has two other units - the Department of Information Systems and Quantitative Analysis, and the School of Interdisciplinary Informatics. The college has significantly grown in the recent years through several high-quality faculty hires and provides a thriving collaborative research environment spanning several cross-cutting areas including cybersecurity, biomedical informatics, computing education, information management, and human-centered computing. The academic program portfolio of the college includes five undergraduate degree programs (Computer Science, Management Information Systems, Bioinformatics, Cybersecurity, IT Innovation) and five Master of Science degree programs (Computer Science, Management Information Systems, Cybersecurity, IT Innovation, CSEd). The college also hosts two innovative PhD programs in Information Technology and Biomedical Informatics.

Additional Duties : Participate in college and university level committees

Required Qualifications : Candidates must have received a doctorate in Computer Science or a closely related field prior to the employment start date. Candidates should have potential to conduct high quality research, seek research grants, and be committed to excellence in teaching at both undergraduate and graduate levels in computer science and cybersecurity areas.

The university and college have a strong commitment to achieving diversity among faculty and staff. The University of Nebraska does not discriminate based on race, color, ethnicity, national origin, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, disability, age, genetic information, veteran status, marital status, and / or political affiliation in its programs, activities, or employment. UNO is a VEVRAA Federal Contractor and an EVerify employer.

Work Schedule

M-F 8-5, As assigned, some evening classes may be scheduled

Additional Duties

Participate in college and university level committees

Why UNO?

The University of Nebraska at Omaha is fueled by its historical ties to Omaha. As the first municipal university in Omaha, the early founders' goal was to make higher education accessible and affordable for the city's residents. In 1968, the campus joined the University of Nebraska system, and today has the unique role of serving as the state's metropolitan campus.

Accessibility remains a top priority in UNO's mission and vision. Today, the campus is known for its student-centered environment, its community engagement, and its dedication to embracing students from all types of backgrounds. UNO's ranking as the 2020 Best College for LGBTQ Students In Nebraska reflects a commitment to the Maverick values of access, inclusion and diversity that make UNO a welcoming campus community, evidenced by the numerous resources and support services offered by the university.

The campus has built strong partnerships with local business, education, government, arts, and civic organizations in the city. UNO's commitment to community engagement has landed UNO on the President's Higher Education Community Service Honor Roll for seven consecutive years-the highest federal recognition a school can receive for civic engagement.

This honor is but one of many points of pride for UNO. In 2019, it was ranked in the top ten public institutions in the nation for military friendliness by Military Times magazine for the fifth consecutive year. Nearly 90 percent of UNO's 15,500 students are from Nebraska, and roughly 60 percent of recent alumni surveyed report graduating with no debt or less than $5,000 in debt. It is simply one of the most competitively priced institutions in the region. UNO, while large enough to provide students with global opportunities, thrives on its personal and close-knit campus culture, where students come first and partnerships with the community grow every day. For more information about how UNO embraces its mission, see Growing With and Within Our Thriving Community.

Required Qualifications

Candidates must have received a doctorate in Computer Science or a closely related field prior to the employment start date. Candidates should have potential to conduct high quality research, seek research grants, and be committed to excellence in teaching at both undergraduate and graduate levels in data analytics and data engineering.

Preferred Qualifications

Physical Demands

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Regularly sits; may stand, walk. See, hear, speak and use of hands.

Work Environment

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Regularly works indoors. Noise level is low to moderate.

Salary

Salary is competitive and commensurate with qualifications and experience.

Posting Detail Information

Posting Number

2024F-00122

Open Date

05 / 09 / 2024

Close Date

Open Until Filled

Special Instructions to Applicants

To apply, please submit the following application materials :

1. Cover letter

2. CV

3. Teaching Statement or Evidence

4. Research Statement

5. Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Statement describing how you foster an inclusive and equitable learning environment for students from diverse perspectives

6. Contact information for three references (references will only be contacted for finalists)

Applications must be submitted directly through the UNO website to be considered for this position. Any applications submitted via email or any other website will not be reviewed or considered.

Review of applications will begin on August 26, 2024 and will continue until the position is filled. To ensure full consideration, please apply by the review date. Applications received after the review date may be considered. For questions about the position, please contact Dr. Mahadevan Subramaniam, Search Chair Manager at msubramaniam@unomaha.edu.