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The Department of Computer Science and Engineering (CSE) in the J. B. Speed School of Engineering at the University of Louisville (UofL) invites applications for a full-time, tenure-track Assistant Professor position beginning Fall 2024. We are interested in candidates in a variety of areas including cybersecurity, AI, data science, and computer systems, but all areas of Computer Science will be considered. Exceptional candidates with qualifications may be considered for the rank of Associate Professor.

Applicants must have received a doctoral degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, or a closely related field by the start date of the position. They also must have demonstrated a strong potential for excellence and productivity in research commensurate with the expectations of an R1 university along with a commitment to high-quality teaching. Successful candidates will be expected to teach core undergraduate CSE courses such as introduction to programming, data structures, algorithms, embedded systems, and operating systems, in addition to graduate level courses in their research areas; develop a visionary, externally funded research program; mentor diverse students; participate in all aspects of the department's mission; and serve the profession.

Department Information

The CSE Department has been a degree granting department since 1971, when it was known as the Department of Applied Mathematics and Computer Science. CSE currently has 20 faculty including 16 tenured or tenure-track faculty with wide-ranging research interests and strong research groups in aerial robotics, computer architecture, bioinformatics, computer systems, cybersecurity, cyber-physical systems, data mining, databases, innovative and emerging technologies, knowledge discovery and web mining, mobile information networks and distributed systems, multimedia machine learning, real-time and embedded systems, and visualization and intensive graphics.

Faculty research (with FY 2023 expenditures exceeding $2.6 million) has been supported by a variety of federal grants and industrial contracts (NSF, NIH, NASA, NSA, DoD, DoE, Kindred Healthcare), including multiple prestigious young investigator awards (four NSF CAREER and one NSF CRII). The department has extensive interdisciplinary collaborations across several units at UofL, including Arts and Sciences, Social Work, Law, Medicine, Nursing, and Public Health, as well as with the other seven departments within the Speed School of Engineering and state of the art centers and institutes.

The department offers ABET-accredited BS and MENG degrees in CSE, a BA degree in Computer Science, an MS degree in Computer Science, and a PhD degree in Computer Science and Engineering, as well as graduate certificates in Data Science and Cybersecurity. The enrollment for the fall of 2023 includes 690 undergraduates and 220 graduate students (including both master and Ph.D. students). For more information on the department, please visit our website: https://engineering.louisville.edu/academics/departments/computer/

About the City and the University

Louisville is a progressive community of around 620 thousand people with a robust economy, a vibrant arts scene, a nationally ranked public school system, and a rich history infused with southern hospitality. Situated on the banks of the Ohio River, the largest city of Kentucky boasts a cost of living that is substantially lower than the national average, with a broad range of affordable housing options from high-rise apartments and historic Victorian homes to suburban communities and rural farms.

The University of Louisville strives to foster and sustain an environment of inclusiveness that empowers us all to achieve our highest potential without fear of prejudice or bias and are committed to increasing the diversity of the campus community, and is especially interested in candidates who can contribute, through their research, teaching and/or service, to this mission. University of Louisville is the recipient of an NSF ADVANCE award for promoting the careers of women (https://louisville.edu/advance) and is among institutions of higher education recognized for excellence in diversity with the INSIGHT into Diversity HEED Award. UofL also earned five out of five stars from the Campus Pride Index for LGBTQ-friendly policies, programs and practices. Additional information about UofL’s commitment to diversity and inclusion is available at http://louisville.edu/diversity/. UofL provides excellent benefits, including domestic partner benefits, tenure clock extension, and dual career support.

Application Instructions

Review of applications will commence as soon as possible and will continue until the position is filled. Applications received by May 31st, 2024 will receive full consideration. Applicants must apply online at http://www.louisville.edu/jobs, reference job ID, and submit the following: (1) a cover letter clearly stating the position name and job ID number; (2) a curriculum vitae (including the names and contact information of at least three referees); (3) a research statement; (4) a teaching statement.; and (5) a diversity statement that articulates the candidate’s track record and plans related to advancing diversity, inclusion and belonging.

Equal Employment Opportunity

The University of Louisville is an equal opportunity, affirmative action employer, and is committed to providing employment opportunities to all qualified applicants without regard to race, sex, age, color, national origin, ethnicity, creed, religion, disability, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity and expression, marital status, pregnancy, or veteran status. If you are unable to use our online application process due to an impairment or disability, please contact the Employment team at employment@louisville.edu or 502.852.6258.

Assistance and Accommodations

Computers are available for application submission at the Human Resources Department located at 215 Central Avenue, Ste 205 - Louisville, Kentucky 40208.

If you require assistance or accommodation with our online application process, please contact us by email at employment@louisville.edu or by phone 502-852-6258.