Associate Professor: Trustworthy Artificial Intelligence (AI)

The Department of Computer Science at Georgia State University invites qualified applications for a tenure-track associate professor position to support the development of research in the area of Trustworthy Artificial Intelligence (broadly defined) to begin Spring/Fall 2022. 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. While candidates of all ranks will be considered, preference will be given to candidates with established publication and national/industry funding records at the rank of Associate Professor.

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 54,000 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 28 research active tenure-track and 6 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 120 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 2200 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, the 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 and teaching undergraduate and graduate courses in the candidate’s area of expertise in the Department of Computer Science.

To apply, please visit Academic Jobs Online site 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 November 1, 2021, 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 under-represented groups in Computer Science.

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 facilitate external relations with industry partners and support administrative activities in the Department. This position will report to the Department Chair and will oversee many internal and outreach strategic initiatives of the Department, including the management 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 the support of laboratory infrastructure. 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; diverse, equitable, and inclusive excellence; and interdisciplinary collaboration.

The Academic Professional appointment is in a 12-month non-tenure-track position. 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 the Academic Jobs Online site.

Applications will be reviewed beginning August 1, 2021, 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 and does not discriminate against applicants due to race, ethnicity, gender, veteran status, or based on disability or any other federal, state, or local protected class.

Assistant Professor, Astroinformatics Cluster

The Department of Computer Science at Georgia State University (GSU) is seeking to fill a faculty position in the interdisciplinary Astroinformatics Research Cluster by the Fall of 2022. This is a tenure-track position at the assistant professor level. The cluster is interested in candidates with a proven interdisciplinary research record in one or more of the following areas: Heliophysics Data Science (large-scale data analyses of astronomy data, space weather forecasting, machine learning and deep learning from big data from stellar or solar astronomy ground- and space-based observatories), Science-Enabling Big Data Management (high-volume and high-velocity multimedia, i.e., spectral, spatial, and temporal data processing, integration, retrieval and indexing), and Scientific Data-Driven Knowledge Discovery & Visualization (pattern and object recognition from multispectral, time series, or image data, solar activity tracking, and big data visualization). Extraordinary candidates with related experiences will also be given full consideration.

The new faculty member will help build an interdisciplinary Center of Excellence with the theme of Big Data Analysis for Space Weather and Climate Research and Operations, in our response to the recently formulated Promoting Research and Observations of Space Weather to Improve the Forecasting of Tomorrow (PROSWIFT) Act of the 116th United States Congress. Our interdisciplinary research center is being created in conjunction with the Department of Physics and Astronomy and the Center for High Angular Resolution Astronomy (CHARA) at GSU. This position is a part of GSU's Next Generation Faculty Program and the future hire is expected to work closely with a number of faculty from the above departments (Dr. Rafal Angryk, Dr. Piet Martens, Dr. Stuart Jefferies, Dr. Jane Pratt, Dr. Juan Banda, and Dr. Slava Sadykov), as well as research faculty and students already involved in the Georgia Astroinformatics Nexus.

Applicants shall have the following basic qualifications: 1) Ph.D. in computer science or closely related field, 2) evidence of the ability to establish and maintain a successful research program, 3) evidence of the ability to teach at the undergraduate and graduate levels, 4) evidence of the ability to work in a large, collaborative effort. Postdoctoral research experience is not required, but is a significant plus. Applications should include 1) a CV, including a complete publication list, 2) a statement of research interests and a description of how this research is aligned with the above research initiative, 3) a statement of teaching experience and philosophy, 4) a statement on inclusion and diversity in academia, and 5) contact information for at least three references. All materials should be submitted via the AcademicJobsOnline.org portal, where you will be asked to choose your primary and secondary research areas. Applications received by December 1, 2021, will receive full consideration. An offer of employment will be conditional on background verification.

Georgia State University, located in the heart of downtown Atlanta, is a major research university with an enrollment of more than 32,000 students. The university is currently in the middle of a record $1 billion campus expansion, with the Department of Computer Science expected to significantly grow its faculty during the 2023-2025 period. The Computer Science department’s Ph.D. program is nationally competitive and ranked among the best in the Southeast, according to National Research Council data. The program also has a high rank in several categories at the PhDs.org website. The department’s faculty attracts substantial funding from many federal agencies, including seven NSF CAREER Awards. Georgia State University, a unit of the University System of Georgia, is an equal opportunity educational institution and an EEO/AA employer. 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.

Multiple Assistant Professors

The Department of Computer Science at Georgia State University (GSU) is seeking to fill multiple tenure-track Assistant Professor positions by the Fall of 2022. The Computer Science Department offers programs leading to the B.S., M.S., and Ph.D. degrees in Computer Science and Data Science. As the Department is expanding its research profile, candidates with research interests and expertise in areas of Software Engineering, Systems, Artificial Intelligence, and Data Science are encouraged to apply.

Applicants are expected to have the following basic qualifications: 1) Ph.D. in computer science or closely related field, 2) ability to establish and maintain a successful research program, 3) ability to teach at the undergraduate and graduate levels, 4) ability to work in a large, collaborative effort. Applications should include 1) a CV, including a complete publication list, 2) a statement of research interests and a description of how this research is aligned with the above research initiative, 3) a statement of teaching experience and philosophy, 4) a statement on inclusion and diversity in academia, and 5) contact information for at least three references. All materials should be submitted via the Academic Jobs Online site. Applications received by December 1, 2021, will receive full consideration. 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’s Ph.D. program is nationally competitive and ranked among the best in the Southeast, according to National Research Council data. The program also has a high rank in several categories at the PhDs.org website. The department’s faculty attracts substantial funding from many federal agencies, including seven NSF CAREER Awards. The Department of Computer Science expected to significantly grow its faculty during the 2022–2025 period.

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 increase 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.

Lecturer

The Department of Computer Science at Georgia State University 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 who can teach courses related to Systems, Security, and Software Engineering.

Applicants are expected to have the following basic qualifications: 1) Ph.D. in computer science or closely related field and 2) 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 an earned Ph.D. degree or be expected to receive their Ph.D. by December 2022. The anticipated start date is August 2022.

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 the Academic Jobs Online site. Applications received by January 10, 2022, will receive full consideration. 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 the 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 increase 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.