EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITIES
Welcome to the employment opportunities page of the Department of Computer Science. Our department offers programs leading to the B.S., M.S., and Ph.D. degrees in computer science and data science. Our Ph.D. program is nationally competitive and ranked among the best in the Southeast, according to National Research Council data. The department’s faculty attracts substantial funding from many federal agencies, including seven NSF CAREER Awards.
Our fast-growing department has a constant need for new faculty members and other academic professionals. Please select from the open positions listed at left for details.
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 Professor: AI, NLP, and Data Science (Multiple Positions)
The Department of Computer Science at Georgia State University (GSU) is seeking to fill multiple tenure-track Assistant Professor positions by the Fall of 2024. 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 Artificial Intelligence, Natural Language Processing, and Data Science, including Text Mining, Intelligent Web Searches, Explainable AI, and Smart Devices are encouraged to apply.
Applicants are expected to have: 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, and 4) ability to work in multidisciplinary settings. Preferred qualifications include demonstrated experience with Large Language Models, Text Mining Applications, and Intelligent Search Engines. 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 areas outlined above, 3) a statement of teaching experience and philosophy, and 4) contact information for at least three references. All materials should be submitted via https://academicjobsonline.org/ajo/jobs/25690. Applications received by November 15, 2023, 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 diverse cities in the Southeastern U.S. with access to a metropolitan population of over 6 million. As a national leader in using innovation to drive student enrollment and success, Georgia State University is enrolling and graduating one of the most diverse student bodies in the nation. The university 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 department’s faculty attracts substantial funding from many federal agencies, including several NSF CAREER Awards. The Department of Computer Science is expected to significantly grow its faculty and programs during the next three to five years.
Georgia State University, a unit of the University System of Georgia, is an equal opportunity educational institution and an EEO/AA employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.
Assistant Professor: Bioinformatics and Computational Biology
The Department of Computer Science at Georgia State University (GSU) is seeking to fill multiple tenure-track Assistant Professor positions by Fall 2024. 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 Bioinformatics and Computational Biology, including Computational Genomics, Computational Epidemiology, AI and Deep Learning methods for multi-omics data modeling and integration are encouraged to apply.
Applicants are expected to have: 1) a Ph.D. in computer science or a closely related field, 2) ability to establish and maintain a successful research program, 3) the ability to teach at the undergraduate and graduate levels, and 4) the ability to work in multidisciplinary settings. 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 areas outlined above, 3) a statement of teaching experience and philosophy; and 4) contact information for at least three references. All materials should be submitted via https://academicjobsonline.org/ajo/jobs/25685. Applications received by December 1, 2023, 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 diverse cities in the Southeastern U.S. with access to a metropolitan population of over 6 million. As a national leader in using innovation to drive student enrollment and success, Georgia State University is enrolling and graduating one of the most diverse student bodies in the nation. The university 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 department’s faculty attracts substantial funding from many federal agencies, including several NSF CAREER Awards. The Department of Computer Science is expected to significantly grow its faculty and programs during the next three to five years.
Georgia State University, a unit of the University System of Georgia, is an equal opportunity educational institution and an EEO/AA employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.
Assistant Professor: Cybersecurity (Multiple Positions)
The Department of Computer Science at Georgia State University (GSU) is seeking to fill multiple tenure-track Assistant Professor positions by the Fall of 2024. 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 Cybersecurity, including Network Security, Data Privacy and Security, Cryptography, Secure Software Design, and Computer Forensics are encouraged to apply.
Applicants are expected to have: 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, and 4) ability to work in multidisciplinary settings. 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 areas outlined above, 3) a statement of teaching experience and philosophy, and 4) contact information for at least three references. All materials should be submitted via https://academicjobsonline.org/ajo/jobs/25686. Applications received by December 1, 2023, 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 diverse cities in the Southeastern U.S. with access to a metropolitan population of over 6 million. As a national leader in using innovation to drive student enrollment and success, Georgia State University is enrolling and graduating one of the most diverse student bodies in the nation. The university 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 department’s faculty attracts substantial funding from many federal agencies, including several NSF CAREER Awards. The Department of Computer Science is expected to significantly grow its faculty and programs during the next three to five years.
Georgia State University, a unit of the University System of Georgia, is an equal opportunity educational institution and an EEO/AA employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.
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.
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