Posting Details Position Information

Job Title Assistant Professor of Computer Science (CS) Job Description Summary, Duties and Responsibilities, Required Qualifications and Preferred Qualifications The search will remain open until the position has been filled. First consideration will be given to applications received by December 15, 2024. Applications received after December 15, 2024 may be reviewed depending on search progress and needs but are not guaranteed full consideration.
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The University of Rhode Island invites applications for a tenure-track Assistant Professor in the Department of Computer Science and Statistics (CS&S). We seek candidates who can contribute to both teaching and research in Computer Science, with an area of expertise in Artificial Intelligence.
The Assistant Professor position is a permanent, tenure-track, full-time, 9-month academic year appointment starting with the academic year 2025-26.
Applicants should demonstrate a strong commitment and capacity to initiate new funded research as well as to expand, complement, and collaborate with existing research programs in the CS&S department and beyond. It is expected that all candidates will also be committed to excellence in undergraduate and graduate teaching, including developing new courses related to their research expertise and supervising and mentoring students.
Duties & Responsibilities:

Conduct research, obtain external research funding, and participate in interdisciplinary research; teach undergraduate and graduate courses; advise graduate students, participate in CS&S department service activities.

Qualifications
Required:
1. Ph.D. in computer science or a closely related area, by time of appointment August 2025.
2. Ability to develop and maintain a quality, externally funded research program.
3. Ability to teach computer science courses.
4. Ability to build an equitable and diverse scholarly environment in teaching, mentoring, research, and service.

5. Demonstrated proficiency in oral communication skills.

6. Demonstrated proficiency in written communication skills.

Preferred:
1. Ability to develop new courses and innovative curricular programs in CS.
2. Ability to develop collaborative relationships with partners at URI, and in Rhode Island, the region and the nation.
3. Ability to improve recruitment and retention of undergraduate and graduate students, particularly students from underrepresented communities.
4. Ability to contribute to the teaching of a variety of CS courses at both undergraduate and graduate levels.

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ALL REQUIREMENTS ARE SUBJECT TO POSSIBLE MODIFICATION TO REASONABLY ACCOMMODATE INDIVIDUALS WITH DISABILITIES.
Union AAUP - American Assoc of Univ Professors Status Academic Year, Full-time, Tenure-track, Permanent End Date of Restriction or Limitation Department Information

Department Computer Science & Statistics Contact(s) Please note: Job applications must be submitted directly online only at: (https://jobs.uri.edu)

Contact Email Campus Location Kingston Grant Funded No Extension Contingent on Funding Date Special Instructions to Applicants Please attach the following 5 (PDF) documents to your online Employment Application:

(#1) Cover Letter.
(#2) Curriculum Vitae to include the names and contact information of three professional references (as one complete document).
(#3) Statement of Teaching Philosophy.
(#4) Research Statement
(#5) Diversity Statement – Please address how your cultural, experiential and/or academic background can contribute to promoting diversity at URI.

Posting Information

Position Number 107502 Posting Number F00450 Posting Date 11/14/2024 Closing Date Open Until Filled Yes Quicklink for Posting https://jobs.uri.edu/postings/14303 Applicant Documents Required Documents Cover Letter/Letter of Application Curriculum Vitae Statement of Teaching Philosophy Research Statement Diversity Statement - (justice, equity, diversity and inclusion) Optional Documents Supplemental Questions

Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).

* Do you have or will have a Ph.D. in computer science or a closely related area, by time of appointment August 2025? Yes No * Do you have ability to develop and maintain a quality, externally funded research program? Yes No * Do you have ability to teach computer science courses? Yes No * Do you have ability to build an equitable and diverse scholarly environment in teaching, mentoring, research, and service? Yes No * Do you have demonstrated proficiency in oral communication skills? Yes No * Do you have demonstrated proficiency in written communication skills? Yes No How did you hear about this employment opportunity? Public Job Posting Internal Job Posting Agency Referral Advertisement/Publication Personal Referral Website Other