Assistant/Associate/Full Professor

The Department of Computer Science and Software Engineering ( CSSE) invites applications for multiple tenure-track faculty positions. We seek candidates at the Assistant Professor level, although outstanding candidates at a senior level will also be considered. Salary will be commensurate with the candidate's qualifications. Responsibilities include research, graduate student supervision, graduate and undergraduate teaching, and service. Selected candidates will be expected to develop research collaborations with faculty in other disciplines who are part of the AI@AU Initiative ( https://eng.auburn.edu/ai-au/) , leading to extramurally funded projects. CSSE has started enrolling students in a new MS in Artificial Intelligence Engineering program this fall. Selected candidates will be expected to teach core courses in this program, and to develop new undergraduate and graduate courses in AI. A PhD degree in computer science, software engineering, or a closely related field must be completed by the start of appointment. Prior experience as faculty or postdoctoral scholar or in industry is desirable. Applicants must have the potential to develop a vigorous externally funded research program and a commitment to teaching. There is no application deadline. However, applications received by January 31, 2025 are guaranteed full consideration. The application review continue until successful candidates are identified. Successful candidates must meet eligibility requirements for work in the United States at the time the appointment is scheduled to begin and continue working legally for the term of employment. Auburn University is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer.

A Ph.D. degree in computer science, software engineering or a closely related field at the time employment begins. Successful candidates must meet eligibility requirements for work in the United States at the time the appointment is scheduled to begin and continue working legally for the term of employment.

Area of emphasis in this search is Artificial Intelligence (AI). We particularly seek applications from candidates with expertise in foundational models, natural language processing, machine learning or computer vision, from candidates with dual expertise in AI+X where X is software engineering, cybersecurity, or any other core area of computer science, and candidates who have expertise and interest in applying AI to solve problems in other domains such as agriculture, education, engineering, environment, and healthcare. Prior experience as faculty or postdoctoral scholar or in industry is desirable. We welcome applications from women, couples, and those belonging to underrepresented groups in computer science.

Applicants should submit a cover letter, curriculum vitae, research vision, teaching philosophy, graduate transcripts, and names of references. There is no application deadline. However, applications received by January 31, 2025 are guaranteed full consideration. The application review process will continue until successful candidates are identified.

AUBURN UNIVERSITY IS AN AFFIRMATIVE ACTION/ EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER. It is our policy to provide equal employment and education opportunities for all individuals without regard to race, color, national origin, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, pregnancy, age, disability, protected veteran status, genetic information, or any other classification protected by applicable law. The Office of Affirmative Action/Equal Employment Opportunity (AA/ EEO) strives to ensure an inclusive and equitable working, living, and learning environment for members of the Auburn University community. Please visit their website to learn more.