Academic Professional

Candidates are sought for appointment as an Academic Professional in GSU’s Department of Computer Science to assist with managing the Department’s teaching laboratories and projects. Further, the successful candidate will support the design, implementation, and management of an undergraduate program in Information Technology. This position will report to the Department Chair and will contribute to different internal and outreach strategic initiatives of the Department, including the support of Senior Design Projects; development of stakeholder and company relationships to facilitate the Department’s vision; coordination of activities of the Department’s Industrial Advisory Board (IAB); serving as project manager for diverse departmental initiatives; and limited teaching of appropriate courses. Candidates must hold a Ph.D. degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, or a related field.

Applicants should have experience in teaching or mentorship and be able to manage the department’s teaching laboratories. Successful candidates will help oversee curricular laboratory offerings, facilitate interdisciplinary partnerships, and assist in activities to develop an industry-relevant curriculum. The successful applicant will join a department of faculty and staff who are committed to innovative teaching and broadening participation in computing; diverse, equitable, and inclusive excellence; and interdisciplinary collaboration.

The Academic Professional appointment is in a 12-month non-tenure track position with limited teaching responsibilities. The successful candidate will have the opportunity to advance in this position through promotion to higher ranks.

Georgia State University is a large, urban research university in downtown Atlanta and an official minority-serving institution. GSU and the Department of Computer Science are committed to increasing the diversity of its faculty and providing a supportive atmosphere. We encourage applications from women and members of underrepresented groups. The College of Arts & Sciences supports faculty professional success through mentoring programs and representation of faculty from all ranks in college-level program development. GSU is an institutional member of the National Center for Faculty Development & Diversity.

Applications should include 1) an up-to-date CV, 2) a statement of commitment to and experience with supporting a diverse student body effectively, including fostering diversity and inclusion, and 3) contact information for at least three professional references and should be submitted via https://academicjobsonline.org/ajo/jobs/21951.

Applications will be reviewed beginning immediately and will continue until the position has been filled. An offer of employment will be conditional on background verification. Georgia State University is an equal opportunity employer. It continues to be the policy of the University to implement affirmative action and equal opportunity for all employees, students, contractors, consultants and applicants for employment or admission without regard to race, color, religion, creed, national origin, sex, age, gender, transgender status, pregnancy, sexual orientation, genetic information, protected veteran status, or disability.

Assistant/Associate Professor: Trustworthy Artificial Intelligence (AI)

The Department of Computer Science at Georgia State University invites qualified applications for a tenure-track Assistant/Associate Professor position to support the development of research in the area of Trustworthy Artificial Intelligence (broadly defined) to begin Fall 2023. Applications with expertise in all areas within Trustworthy AI, including but not limited to Safe and Secure AI, Private AI, Robust and Reliable AI, Explainable AI, Human-Centered AI, Responsible AI, and Fairness, Accountability, Transparency, and Ethics (FATE) in AI will be considered. Applicants must have a Ph.D. degree in computer science or related discipline from a nationally accredited university or international equivalent. Successful candidates must have a strong commitment to academic and research excellence, and an outstanding research record commensurate with the expectations of a major research university. Candidates at the rank of Associate Professor must show evidence of established publication and national/industry funding records.

Georgia State University, the largest in the state of Georgia and an enterprising R1 institution in downtown Atlanta, is a national leader in using innovation to drive student success and research growth. Enrolling and graduating one of the nation’s most diverse student bodies, Georgia State provides its world-class faculty and more than 52,000 students unsurpassed research, teaching, and learning opportunities in one of the 21st century’s leading global cities. Georgia State University is located in the heart of one of the largest and most racially/ethnically diverse metropolitan areas in the Southeastern U.S.

GSU’s Department of Computer Science, consisting of 30 research active tenure-track and 10 teaching faculty, offers programs leading to the B.S., M.S., and Ph.D. degrees. The Ph.D. program, which first admitted students in 2001, has produced over 150 graduates and has a current enrollment of over 100. The department’s Ph.D. program is nationally competitive and ranks among the best in the Southeast, according to National Research Council data. The M.S. program has over 200 students in M.S. CS and offers a Security and Privacy concentration and a recently approved Certificate in Trustworthy AI, and M.S. Data Science and Analytics (Concentration in Big Data and Machine Learning). The B.S. program is the largest in the university with over 3200 majors.

The Trustworthy Artificial Intelligence program is funded by the university’s Next Generation Faculty Program—a multi-year strategic hiring initiative designed to build core research capabilities by adding faculty excellence in interdisciplinary and innovative research areas. GSU offers an exciting and active interdisciplinary community of scholars in these areas, including those affiliated with the INformation Security and Privacy: Interdisciplinary Research and Education (INSPIRE), the Blumenfeld Center for Ethics, Center for Translational Research in Neuroimaging and Data Science (TReNDS), and the Center for Advanced Brain Imaging. The selected candidate will be responsible for maintaining an active, funded research agenda, teaching undergraduate and graduate courses in the candidate’s area of expertise in the Department of Computer Science.

To apply, please visit https://academicjobsonline.org/ajo/jobs/23210 and submit (1) a cover letter, (2) an academic CV, (3) statement of research interests, (4) teaching statement that includes candidate’s experience mentoring students under-represented in the sciences, (5) diversity statement, and (6) names and contact information of at least three references. Review of application will begin on December 1, 2022, and will continue until the position is filled. In the application letter or teaching material, applicants should explicitly address their readiness for effectively teaching Georgia State’s highly diverse student body, which includes many first-generation college students. Women and minorities are especially encouraged to apply. The College of Arts & Sciences supports faculty professional success through mentoring programs and representation of faculty from all ranks in college-level program development. GSU is an institutional member of the National Center for Faculty Development & Diversity.

Please direct any questions related to this search to takabi@gsu.edu.

An offer of employment will be conditional on background verification. Georgia State University is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate against applicants due to race, ethnicity, gender, veteran status, or on the basis of disability or any other federal, state, or local protected class. As a campus with a diverse student body, we encourage applications from women, minorities, and individuals with a history of mentoring underrepresented groups in Computer Science.

Lecturers (Multiple Positions)

The Department of Computer Science at Georgia State University (https://www.csds.gsu.edu) invites applications for multiple full-time lecturer positions. Each position focuses on providing teaching and service for diverse computer science students. Successful candidates must be able to demonstrate expertise in teaching Computer Science courses. Preference will be given to candidates with expertise in Information Technology, Systems, Networks, Databases, Security, and Software Engineering.

Applicants are expected to have the following basic qualifications: 1) a Ph.D. in computer science or closely related fields and 2) the ability to teach Computer Science courses at the undergraduate and graduate levels. Preference will be given to candidates who are committed to broadening participation in Computing and student mentorship. Applicants are expected to have earned a Ph.D. degree or expected to receive their Ph.D. by December 2023. The anticipated start date is no later than August 2023.

Applications should include 1) a CV, including a complete publication list, 2) a statement of teaching experience and philosophy, 3) a statement on inclusion and diversity in academia, and 4) contact information for at least three references. All materials should be submitted via https://academicjobsonline.org/ajo/jobs/22726. The review of applications will commence on October 15, 2022, until the positions are filled. An offer of employment will be conditional on background verification.

Georgia State University is an enterprising public R1 university located in downtown Atlanta, one of the largest and most racially/ethnically diverse cities in the Southeastern U.S. with access to a metropolitan population of over 5 million. A national leader in using innovation to drive student success and research growth and enrolling and graduating one of the most diverse student bodies in the nation, Georgia State provides its world-class faculty and more than 50,000 students unsurpassed research, teaching, and learning opportunities. The 2022 U.S. News and World Reports rankings placed Georgia State University as the #2 public institution in undergraduate teaching and the #2 most innovative university in the country.

The Computer Science Department offers programs leading to B.S., M.S., and Ph.D. degrees. At Georgia State University, lecturers play a significant role in carrying out the mission of the university. In this aspect, Georgia State University provides a clear career path that includes opportunities for promotion to Senior Lecturer and Principal Senior Lecturer. This path mirrors the process for tenure-track faculty.

Georgia State University, a unit of the University System of Georgia, is an equal opportunity educational institution and an EEO/AA employer, and the Department of Computer Science is committed to actively increasing diversity and inclusion in the field of Computing. Women and minorities are strongly encouraged to apply. It is our policy to offer equal employment opportunities for all persons without regard to race, color, religion (creed), gender, gender expression, age, national origin (ancestry), disability, marital status, sexual orientation, or military status.