Assistant/Associate Professor - School of Computing

University of Nebraska–Lincoln; Lincoln (NE); On-site; USD 80,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

The University of Nebraska-Lincoln is seeking candidates for an Assistant/Associate Professor position in the School of Computing starting Fall 2025. This role involves teaching, advancing research in Robotics, Data Science, AI, and fostering inclusivity, amidst a period of significant faculty expansion.

Qualifications

• Ph.D. or equivalent in related field is mandatory.
• Commitment to excellence in undergraduate and graduate education.
• Strong publication record expected for associate professor level.

Responsibilities

• Establish a strong scholarly research program.
• Contribute to teaching and curriculum development.
• Promote inclusive excellence in educational settings.

Skills

Scholarly achievement

Teaching

Research

Inclusive Excellence

Education

Ph.D. or equivalent in computer science, computer engineering, or a closely related field

Job description

University of Nebraska-Lincoln Employment Website

Assistant/Associate Professor - School of Computing

Please see Special Instructions for more details.

Click “Apply for this Job” and complete the faculty information form. Attach the following documents:

• Cover letter explaining your interest in the University of Nebraska-Lincoln.
• Teaching and research statements including 1-2 papers that best represent your research and scholarship.
• A statement of how your combined professional and academic experiences have equipped you to make a valuable contribution to Inclusive Excellence, a fundamental aspect of the COE Complete Engineer Program (https://engineering.unl.edu/complete-engineer/ ).
• A list of three professional references including contact information.

The teaching, research, and inclusive excellence statements together should total no more than five (5) pages. Please combine the statements and papers into a single document and attach as “Other Document.”

Position Information

Position Information

Working Title

Working Title Assistant/Associate Professor - School of Computing

Department

Department School of Computing-9301

Requisition Number

Requisition Number F_240130

Posting Open Date

Posting Open Date 09/13/2024

Application Review Date: (To ensure consideration, please submit all application materials before review date)

Application Review Date: (To ensure consideration, please submit all application materials before review date) 10/18/2024

Posting Close Date

Open Until Filled Yes

Description of Work

The School of Computing (SoC) at the University of Nebraska–Lincoln ( UNL ) is going through a strategic expansion and invites applications for a tenured/tenure-track faculty position at assistant or associate professor rank to begin Fall 2025. SoC offers a collegial and collaborative culture, with broad interdisciplinary research with other units across our campus. We seek exceptional candidates who can establish a strong scholarly research and teaching program in, but not limited to, Robotics, Data Science and Artificial Intelligence, and Software Engineering.

The SoC is undergoing an exciting period of significant growth and has hired 11 tenured/tenure-track faculty members since 2019. This expansion complements the hiring by the College of Engineering, which has hired more than 65 new faculty in the last five years and plans to continue expanding the number of faculty in the coming years. We are committed to promoting inclusive excellence of our faculty and seek to attract and retain a high-performing and diverse workforce in which employees’ differences are respected and valued to better meet the varying needs of the diverse populations we serve.

The SoC is recognized for its work in Empirical Software Engineering, Testing, and Formal Methods, and is expanding into areas like Mining Software Repositories, Software Security, and Human-centered Software Engineering. The NIMBUS lab excels in developing Uncrewed Aircraft Systems for agricultural and scientific applications, while also contributing to the $25 million Heartland Robotics Cluster. SoC is enhancing research in Data Science, AI, and Machine Learning, launching a new Data Science undergraduate major, and aiming to develop leading programs in health, agriculture, biocomputing, and robotics. The school also leads a Cybersecurity Initiative to tackle security challenges with AI and ML techniques. Additionally, SoC is a leader in IoT and Agricultural IoT, spearheading the Nebraska IoT Initiative through a public-private partnership. This includes collaborations on major infrastructure projects and the formation of the interlocal agency iLNK.

As an EO/AA employer, the University of Nebraska considers qualified applicants for employment without regard to race, color, ethnicity, national origin, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, disability, age, genetic information, veteran status, marital status, and/or political affiliation. See https://www.unl.edu/equity/notice-nondiscrimination .

Minimum Required Qualifications

• Ph.D. or equivalent in computer science, computer engineering, or a closely related field.
• A record of strong scholarly achievement and a demonstrated commitment to excellence in undergraduate and graduate education.
• Candidates at the assistant professor level must have the potential to establish a strong externally funded research program while candidates at the associate professor level are expected to have an outstanding publication record, a history of funded research, and a strong national/international reputation in their respective research areas.

Preferred Qualifications

• Demonstrated cross-disciplinary research experience.

Work Location (City, State)

Work Location (City, State) Lincoln, NE

Pre-Placement Driving Record Review Required

Criminal History Background Check Required

Criminal History Background Check Required No

How to Apply

Click “Apply for this Job” and complete the faculty information form. Attach the following documents:

• Cover letter explaining your interest in the University of Nebraska-Lincoln.
• Teaching and research statements including 1-2 papers that best represent your research and scholarship.
• A statement of how your combined professional and academic experiences have equipped you to make a valuable contribution to Inclusive Excellence, a fundamental aspect of the COE Complete Engineer Program (https://engineering.unl.edu/complete-engineer/ ).
• A list of three professional references including contact information.

The teaching, research, and inclusive excellence statements together should total no more than five (5) pages. Please combine the statements and papers into a single document and attach as “Other Document.”

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Position funded by grant or other form of temporary funding?

Position funded by grant or other form of temporary funding? No

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Planned Hire Date

Planned Hire Date 08/18/2025

Appointment End Date

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