Assistant Professor - Computer Science (Multiple Tenure Track Positions)

Northern Kentucky University; Lancaster; On-site; USD 45,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking an Assistant Professor for multiple tenure-track positions in Computer Science. This role involves teaching and research in software engineering, data science, and artificial intelligence. Candidates will engage students actively in research while contributing to a vibrant academic community. Located near Cincinnati, this position offers a collaborative environment and the chance to shape the future of computing education. Join a forward-thinking institution dedicated to diversity, innovation, and student success.

Qualifications

• Ph.D. in Computer Science or related field required.
• ABD candidates will be considered.

Responsibilities

• Develop and teach courses at undergraduate and graduate levels.
• Maintain an active research agenda involving students.
• Participate in service activities at various levels.

Skills

Software Engineering

Data Science

Artificial Intelligence

Computer Systems

Education

Ph.D. in Computer Science

ABD (All But Dissertation)

Job description

Posting Details

Position Information

The School of Computing and Analytics (https://sca.nku.edu) at Northern Kentucky University invites applications for multiple tenure-track positions in the Computer Science & Software Engineering (CS&SE) program at the rank of Assistant Professor, scheduled to start in August 2025. Salary and benefits are competitive.

We seek candidates who demonstrate a passion for both teaching and research, particularly in one or more of the following areas of computer science: software engineering, data science, artificial intelligence, computer systems, and closely related disciplines.

The School of Computing and Analytics (SCA) is housed in the College of Informatics (https://informatics.nku.edu) which unites the School of Computing and Analytics and the School of Media and Communication to embrace the modern concept of information in all its aspects. The College moved into its $52 million-dollar new building, Griffin Hall, in 2011. The SCA offers multiple degrees and operates as a combination of three programs: computer science & software engineering, cybersecurity & information technology, and information systems & analytics. The SCA has around 1,250 students majoring in those areas at the undergraduate and graduate levels. Specifically, the CS&SE program offers undergraduate majors in Computer Science, Applied Software Engineering, and Data Science, along with a master's program in Computer Science.

Located just seven miles from downtown Cincinnati, Northern Kentucky University is a nationally recognized metropolitan university committed to engaging with the Northern Kentucky/Greater Cincinnati region of over two million people. NKU emphasizes multidimensional excellence, learner-centered education, civic engagement, diversity, innovation, and collaboration across disciplines. The University is dedicated to recruiting and retaining faculty who can contribute to its teaching, research, and public engagement initiatives. NKU also participates in the Commonwealth Commercialization Center, a nonprofit that helps protect and commercialize ideas from faculty, staff, and students. For more information about Northern Kentucky University, visit https://www.nku.edu.

Applicants must hold a Ph.D. in Computer Science, Software Engineering, Data Science, or a closely related field. ABD candidates will be considered.

Application materials (cover letter formally applying for the position, a curriculum vitae, a statement of teaching philosophy, a statement of research philosophy that emphasizes undergraduate engagement, and a list of three references with complete contact information) should be submitted electronically to https://jobs.nku.edu/.

Priority will be given to applications received on or before December 1, 2024. Applications will be accepted until the position is filled.

Any questions concerning this position should be addressed to Dr. Seth Adjei at [e-mail] or at [phone].

Any candidate who is offered this position will be required to go through a pre-employment criminal background check as mandated by state law.

NKU Core Values

NKU's vision is that we will be nationally recognized for being a student-ready, regionally engaged university that empowers diverse learners for economic and social mobility. Our core values place emphasis on our culture of excellence, creativity, innovation, equity, inclusiveness, and collegiality. Your cover letter and/or teaching statement should show, as a faculty member at NKU, how you will contribute to our core values and our strategic framework, especially in how you will contribute to student success and belonging.

Working Title	Assistant Professor - Computer Science (Multiple Tenure Track Positions)
Department	School of Computing and Analytics
Full Time or Part Time?	Full Time
Position Number	tbd
Purpose of Position
Primary Responsibilities	Develop and teach both face-to-face and online courses. The standard teaching load in the School of Computing and Analytics is three classes per semester, including two upper-level courses. The candidate will be expected to teach across multiple programs at both the undergraduate and graduate levels. Maintain an active research agenda in the field, with an emphasis on involving undergraduate and graduate students in scholarly activities. Participate in service activities, such as serving on committees at the School, College, and University levels, and/or contributing to the professional community. The successful candidate will be required to relocate to the Northern Kentucky / Cincinnati area.
Qualifications
Minimum Education	ABD
Preferred Education	Ph.D

Posting Detail Information

Requisition Number	2024F749
Job Open Date	10/08/2024
Job Close Date
Quick Link	https://jobs.nku.edu/postings/14329