Assistant or Associate Professor - Computer Science & Engineering
University of North Texas System
Denton, TX
ID: 7304048
Posted: Newly posted
Application Deadline: Open Until Filled
Job Description
About Us - Values Overview:
Welcome to the University of North Texas System. The UNT System includes the University of North Texas in Denton and Frisco, the University of North Texas at Dallas and UNT Dallas College of Law, and the University of North Texas Health Science Center at Fort Worth. We are the only university system based exclusively in the robust Dallas-Fort Worth region. We are growing with the North Texas region, employing more than 14,000 employees, educating a record 49,000+ students across our system, and awarding nearly 12,000 degrees each year.
We are one team comprised of individuals who are committed to excellence, curiosity and innovation. We are transforming lives and creating economic opportunity through education. We champion a people-first values-based culture where We Care about each other and those we serve. We believe that we are Better Together because we foster an inclusive environment of respect, belonging, and access for all. We demonstrate Courageous Integrity through setting exceptional standards and acting in the best interest of our communities. We are encouraged to Be Curious about opportunities for learning, creating, discovering, and innovating, and are encouraged to learn from failure. Show Your Fire by joining our team and exhibiting your passion and pride in your work as part of our UNT System team.
Learn more about the UNT System and how we live our values at
www.UNTSystem.edu
.
Department Summary
The Computer Science and Engineering (CSE) department at the University of North Texas (UNT) is home to over 70 tenured, tenure-track, and professional faculty members with more than 220 Ph.D. students, over 2,100 M.S. students, and over 1,800 undergraduate students. We offer a Ph.D. degree in Computer Science and Engineering, M. S. degrees in Artificial Intelligence, Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Cybersecurity, and Data Engineering, ABET-accredited B. S. degrees in Computer Science and Computer Engineering, and an ABET-accredited B. A. degree in Information Technology, and a new B. S. degree in Cybersecurity. Additional information about the department is available at: http://cse.unt.edu.
As a Carnegie R1 research institution, the CSE Department is committed to conducting high-impact and cutting-edge research. The department has nearly $17M total active research grants and has had 6 NSF CAREER awardees in the past. The department hosts three research centers, namely Center for Computational Life Sciences, Center for Information and Cyber Security, and NSF eCAT Center for Electric, Connected and Autonomous Technologies. Some CSE faculty are also affiliated with BioDiscovery Institute, one of UNT’s four research institutes of excellence. UNT is strategically located in the vibrant Dallas-Fort Worth (DFW) metropolitan area, one of the largest and fastest-growing technology hubs in the United States. This prime location provides the CSE department with unparalleled opportunities for collaboration with leading tech companies, startups, and research institutions.
UNT has a highly diverse campus with a wide range of languages spoken in addition to English. We welcome candidates who have experience with HSI/MSIs and/or who speak Spanish, Vietnamese, American Sign Language, Chinese (Cantonese, Mandarin and other variations), Arabic, Tagalog, Farsi, Turkish, French, or/and Yoruba.
Position Overview
The CSE Department at UNT is seeking a tenure-track Assistant and Associate Professor. The department plans to contribute to the college priorities by hiring a faculty who can strengthen or complement our existing research areas. We primarily seek a candidate in research areas of Artificial Intelligence/Machine Learning, Autonomous Systems, Bioinformatics/Computational Biology, and Computer Architecture. Candidates are encouraged to look at our current strengths (e.g., faculty profiles) and address in their application materials how their research expertise would boost our strengths and capacity for future innovations. Faculty will also contribute to the College of Engineering’s Strategic Thrust areas, namely Artificial Intelligence, Autonomous Systems, Advanced Manufacturing and Materials, and Healthcare Innovations.
Candidates for this position is expected to develop a strong externally funded research program, teach undergraduate/graduate courses in CSE, mentor graduate students, and provide service to the university and the profession.
The review of the applications will start on February 3, 2025. Applications after this date will also be considered until the positions are filled. We anticipate openings with a preferred start date in Fall 2025; however, consideration may be extended to Spring 2026.
For questions, you may reach to the hiring committee chair, Dr. Serdar Bozdag at [email protected].
Minimum Qualifications
A Ph.D. in computer science or a closely related field.
Candidates who are ABD will be considered, but the position requires completion of degree by date of appointment.
Candidates seeking appointment at the Associate Professor rank should have a sustained record of scholarship and external research funding, successful mentoring of junior faculty, undergraduate and graduate students, and recognized service activities. Must meet UNT’s criteria for tenure.
Preferred Qualifications
We seek candidates who can strengthen or complement our existing strength research areas, specifically in Artificial Intelligence/Machine Learning, Autonomous Systems, Bioinformatics/Computational Biology, and Computer Architecture.
Welcome to the University of North Texas System. The UNT System includes the University of North Texas in Denton and Frisco, the University of North Texas at Dallas and UNT Dallas College of Law, and the University of North Texas Health Science Center at Fort Worth. We are the only university system based exclusively in the robust Dallas-Fort Worth region. We are growing with the North Texas region, employing more than 14,000 employees, educating a record 49,000+ students across our system, and awarding nearly 12,000 degrees each year.
We are one team comprised of individuals who are committed to excellence, curiosity and innovation. We are transforming lives and creating economic opportunity through education. We champion a people-first values-based culture where We Care about each other and those we serve. We believe that we are Better Together because we foster an inclusive environment of respect, belonging, and access for all. We demonstrate Courageous Integrity through setting exceptional standards and acting in the best interest of our communities. We are encouraged to Be Curious about opportunities for learning, creating, discovering, and innovating, and are encouraged to learn from failure. Show Your Fire by joining our team and exhibiting your passion and pride in your work as part of our UNT System team.
Learn more about the UNT System and how we live our values at
www.UNTSystem.edu
.
Department Summary
The Computer Science and Engineering (CSE) department at the University of North Texas (UNT) is home to over 70 tenured, tenure-track, and professional faculty members with more than 220 Ph.D. students, over 2,100 M.S. students, and over 1,800 undergraduate students. We offer a Ph.D. degree in Computer Science and Engineering, M. S. degrees in Artificial Intelligence, Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Cybersecurity, and Data Engineering, ABET-accredited B. S. degrees in Computer Science and Computer Engineering, and an ABET-accredited B. A. degree in Information Technology, and a new B. S. degree in Cybersecurity. Additional information about the department is available at: http://cse.unt.edu.
As a Carnegie R1 research institution, the CSE Department is committed to conducting high-impact and cutting-edge research. The department has nearly $17M total active research grants and has had 6 NSF CAREER awardees in the past. The department hosts three research centers, namely Center for Computational Life Sciences, Center for Information and Cyber Security, and NSF eCAT Center for Electric, Connected and Autonomous Technologies. Some CSE faculty are also affiliated with BioDiscovery Institute, one of UNT’s four research institutes of excellence. UNT is strategically located in the vibrant Dallas-Fort Worth (DFW) metropolitan area, one of the largest and fastest-growing technology hubs in the United States. This prime location provides the CSE department with unparalleled opportunities for collaboration with leading tech companies, startups, and research institutions.
UNT has a highly diverse campus with a wide range of languages spoken in addition to English. We welcome candidates who have experience with HSI/MSIs and/or who speak Spanish, Vietnamese, American Sign Language, Chinese (Cantonese, Mandarin and other variations), Arabic, Tagalog, Farsi, Turkish, French, or/and Yoruba.
Position Overview
The CSE Department at UNT is seeking a tenure-track Assistant and Associate Professor. The department plans to contribute to the college priorities by hiring a faculty who can strengthen or complement our existing research areas. We primarily seek a candidate in research areas of Artificial Intelligence/Machine Learning, Autonomous Systems, Bioinformatics/Computational Biology, and Computer Architecture. Candidates are encouraged to look at our current strengths (e.g., faculty profiles) and address in their application materials how their research expertise would boost our strengths and capacity for future innovations. Faculty will also contribute to the College of Engineering’s Strategic Thrust areas, namely Artificial Intelligence, Autonomous Systems, Advanced Manufacturing and Materials, and Healthcare Innovations.
Candidates for this position is expected to develop a strong externally funded research program, teach undergraduate/graduate courses in CSE, mentor graduate students, and provide service to the university and the profession.
The review of the applications will start on February 3, 2025. Applications after this date will also be considered until the positions are filled. We anticipate openings with a preferred start date in Fall 2025; however, consideration may be extended to Spring 2026.
For questions, you may reach to the hiring committee chair, Dr. Serdar Bozdag at [email protected].
Minimum Qualifications
A Ph.D. in computer science or a closely related field.
Candidates who are ABD will be considered, but the position requires completion of degree by date of appointment.
Candidates seeking appointment at the Associate Professor rank should have a sustained record of scholarship and external research funding, successful mentoring of junior faculty, undergraduate and graduate students, and recognized service activities. Must meet UNT’s criteria for tenure.
Preferred Qualifications
We seek candidates who can strengthen or complement our existing strength research areas, specifically in Artificial Intelligence/Machine Learning, Autonomous Systems, Bioinformatics/Computational Biology, and Computer Architecture.