Assistant/Associate Professor in Safe AI Software Eng

University of Nebraska-Lincoln; Lincoln (NE); On-site; USD 90,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

University of Nebraska-Lincoln invites applications for a tenured/tenure-track Assistant or Associate Professor in Software Engineering. The role emphasizes building a strong research program focused on dependability, safety, and security of AI-based software systems, with opportunities across AI, cybersecurity, robotics, and data science at UNL.

The position involves teaching core software engineering courses, mentoring students, and contributing to governance and curriculum development, with

Qualifications

• PhD in CS/CE or related field by start date.
• Strong research in software engineering or related areas.
• Evidence of high scholarly productivity (publications).
• Experience securing external funding.
• Commitment to undergraduate and graduate education.

Responsibilities

• Pursue a strong research program in Software Engineering.
• Teach core courses in our Software Engineering program.
• Mentor graduate and undergraduate researchers.
• Participate in school, college, and university governance; curriculum development.
• Collaborate across AI, cybersecurity, robotics, agriculture, health, and data science.

Skills

Software engineering

AI safety

Cybersecurity

Interdisciplinary collaboration

Education

PhD in CS/CE or related field

Job description

University of Nebraska-Lincoln invites applications for a tenured/tenure-track Assistant or Associate Professor in Software Engineering. The role emphasizes building a strong research program focused on dependability, safety, and security of AI-based software systems, with opportunities across AI, cybersecurity, robotics, and data science at UNL.

The position involves teaching core software engineering courses, mentoring students, and contributing to governance and curriculum development, with