[Job-offers-cs] Assistant Professor of Computer Science - Hybrid Modeling

[Pekka Orponen]

University of Oklahoma Norman Campus: Gallogly College of Engineering: 
School of Computer Science

Location: Norman, Oklahoma, USA

Description

As part of a sustained, multiyear, strategic growth initiative, the 
School of Computer Science (CS; https://www.ou.edu/coe/cs in the 
Gallogly College of Engineering (GCoE; https://www.ou.edu/coe/cs at the 
University of Oklahoma (OU; https://www.ou.edu/ seeks applications for a 
tenure-track assistant professor position in the area of hybrid 
machine-learning/first-principles modeling with a targeted start date of 
Fall 2024. We particularly seek candidates whose core expertise will 
allow OU to synergistically leverage existing first-principles modeling 
strengths across GCoE as well as existing strengths in machine learning 
and data mining in CS. We further seek candidates whose research, 
teaching, and service have prepared them to be integral contributors to 
the advancement of our welcoming community. Candidates who fill this 
position should look to support OU's strategic research verticals 
(https://www.ou.edu/research-norman/centers-institutes/strategic-vertical-institutes 
and GCoE's strategic plan 
(https://ou.edu/content/dam/CoE/Pictures/GCoE%20Strategic%20Plan%202020-25%20Update%2007-27-21.pdf 
and be prepared to engage in collaborative research. We also welcome 
applicants whose research interests support artificial intelligence (AI) 
X and computational-X.

The University of Oklahoma (OU) is a Carnegie-R1 comprehensive public 
research university known for excellence in teaching, research, and 
community engagement, serving the educational, cultural, economic, and 
healthcare needs of the state, region, and nation from three campuses: 
Norman, the Health Sciences Center in Oklahoma City, and the Schusterman 
Center in Tulsa. OU enrolls over 32,000 students and has more than 2,600 
full-time faculty members in 21 colleges. The School of Computer Science 
is growing rapidly in size and impact. As of Spring 2024, it has 26 
faculty (https://www.ou.edu/coe/cs/people from a wide variety of 
backgrounds and more than 950 students; features student-centric 
initiatives; has vibrant research and teaching programs aligned with 
OU's strategic plan (https://www.ou.edu/leadon and is a key partner in 
OU's world-class Data Science and Analytics Institute 
(https://www.ou.edu/coe/dsai>
The University of Oklahoma invests in its faculty by providing support 
and resources through our Center for Faculty Excellence and Vice 
President for Research and Partnerships Office. The Gallogly College of 
Engineering supports faculty development through mentoring, new faculty 
orientation series, and access to research and educational supports. We 
encourage candidates to apply who are seeking to work in a rapidly 
growing college with collegial interdisciplinary groups and strong 
academic units.

Qualifications

REQUIRED:
- Ph.D. in Computer Science or a related field.
- Able to effectively conduct and lead research.
- Able to effectively form research collaborations.
- Able to effectively teach computer science courses at all levels.
- Able to effectively advise M.S. and Ph.D. students.

PREFERENCES (NOT REQUIRED):
- Demonstrated passion for teaching as well as research.
- Evidence of excellent and innovative instruction.
- History of innovative research projects.
- Demonstrated ethos of care and support of students.
- Evidence of effective mentorship and guidance of research-active students.
- History of commitment to supportive environments in the classroom, 
office, and lab.

Application Instructions

Applicants should submit a cover letter explaining the applicant's 
interest in all aspects of the position, current C.V., 2-3 scholarly 
articles that best represent the applicant's research contributions, and 
complete contact information (including full mailing and e-mail 
addresses and telephone numbers) of three people willing to write 
letters of recommendation to http://apply.interfolio.com/139322 The 
cover letter may address examples of the candidate's approach to 
scholarship, research, and teaching. Additional materials may be 
requested at a later date. The search will remain open until filled.

Inquiries should be directed to the search committee chair: Dr. 
Dimitrios Diochnos, School of Computer Science, University of Oklahoma, 
diochnos at ou.edu, 405-325-2978.

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