Drexel University
College of Computing & Informatics
Tenure-Track Positions in Computer Science and Information
Science
The College of Computing and Informatics (CCI)
invites applications for multiple tenure-track and tenured faculty positions at
the Assistant Professor and Associate Professor levels. Preference will be
given to applicants in the areas of Artificial Intelligence, Data Science,
Machine Learning, Privacy/Security, and Software Engineering. We welcome
applicants with an interest in using these areas of expertise to solve socially
relevant problems. The positions are open in both the Department of Computer
Science and the Department of Information Science. Candidates
should have a Ph.D. in Computer Science, Information Science, or a related
field by the time of appointment, as well as a record of high-quality scholarly
activities. Applicants for senior positions are expected to have demonstrated
exceptional leadership in large-scale, multidisciplinary research programs.
The College of Computing and Informatics (CCI) is uniquely
positioned as an interdisciplinary and entrepreneurial research and education
leader for the 21st century. The two departments complement each other to offer
trailblazing research and education to drive innovation to the digital future. CCI
has seen substantial enrollment growth to over 2000 students,
and has introduced new programs in Data Science and in AI and Machine
Learning. Over the past year, CCI has relocated to a brand
new state-of-the-art building and successfully recruited 10 new faculty.
With a commitment to further expand the college and grow the faculty in key
areas of strength, CCI seeks intellectually curious and rigorous candidates to
engage in cutting-edge research and teaching. Successful applicants will be
expected to establish strong sponsored research programs, teach at the
undergraduate and graduate levels, advise and mentor Ph.D. students, and engage
in service to the college, the university, and the global academic community.
Candidates must be able to work with individuals across disciplines both
internal and external to the College.
Drexel is a private university committed to
research with real-world applications. The university has over 24,000 students
in 15 colleges and schools, and offers one of the largest and best-known
cooperative education programs in the country, with over 1,600 co-op
employers. Drexel is located on Philadelphia’s “Avenue of Technology” in
the University City district, a hub of the academic, cultural, and historical
resources of the nation’s eighth-largest metropolitan region.
Evaluation of applications will be
conducted on a rolling basis. Applicants should apply by February 1, 2021, for
full consideration. Please apply online at https://careers.drexel.edu/cw/en-us/job/495299
for Computer Science or https://careers.drexel.edu/cw/en-us/job/495300 for
Information Science. If both areas are relevant, please apply to the one you
see as the best fit and include your preferences for consideration in the cover
letter.
Applicants should submit the following
materials: a cover letter, CV/resume, list of references, and statements
describing their research program and teaching interests. Applications must be
submitted online at Drexel Careers to be considered.
The College of Computing & Informatics is
especially interested in qualified candidates who can contribute to the
diversity and excellence of the academic community. Drexel University is an Equal
Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer, welcomes individuals from diverse
backgrounds and perspectives, and believes that an inclusive and respectful
environment enriches the University community and the educational and
employment experience of its members. The University prohibits discrimination
against individuals on the basis of race, color, national origin, religion,
sex, sexual orientation, disability, age, status as a veteran or special
disabled veteran, gender identity or expression, genetic information,
pregnancy, childbirth or related medical conditions and any other prohibited
characteristic.
Background
investigations are required for all new hires as a condition of employment,
after the job offer is made. Employment may not begin until the University
accepts the results of the background investigation.
For more information about Drexel University,
please visit www.drexel.edu.