Assistant / Associate Professor, Computer Science and Engineering

Assistant/Associate Professor of Computer Science & Engineering

(Final Rank/Title commensurate with credentials)

Department of Electrical Engineering and Computer Science

University of Cincinnati

The University of Cincinnati (UC) Department of Electrical Engineering & Computer Science (EECS; https://ceas.uc.edu/academics/departments/electrical-engineering-computer-science.html) in the College of Engineering and Applied Science (CEAS) seeks to recruit for a tenure-track position at the Assistant or Associate Professor level in the area of databases and data and information management. Rank, salary, and startup funding will be negotiated commensurate with the candidate’s credentials.

Primary Responsibilities:  Teach graduate and undergraduate engineering courses (related to databases and data and information management) online and in a traditional classroom setting; participate in service related activities; develop an externally funded research program in the applicable engineering field of expertise; advise graduate and undergraduate students; and publish research results in professional journals. In addition, the chosen candidate will participate in curriculum and course development.

EECS is dedicated to educational excellence and developing and sustaining premier research programs with national/international recognition. Thus the chosen candidate will be expected to contribute to the department’s educational and mentoring mission, at both the undergraduate and graduate levels, of preparing students to become high-performing professionals in the workplace. The chosen candidate will also be expected to contribute to the advancement of research missions within the department and college. In addition, the chosen candidate will be expected to further these strategic goals via collegial collaboration and teamwork both within the Department of EECS and with other CEAS departments, across the University, and with regional industries.

Minimum Qualifications:  A Ph.D. in Computer Science, Computer Engineering or a closely related field and a successful background in both research and teaching in the area of databases and data and information management. A successful background may be demonstrated by a record of quality publications (2 peer reviewed journals and conference proceedings total per year), a well thought out research plan (to include a short-term plan of 3-5 years and a long-term plan of 6-10 years), and a statement of teaching philosophy and experience [per “Application Process” paragraph] that highlights a commitment to teaching and builds on previous accomplishments made during a minimum of 2 academic years of teaching experience in the area of databases or data and information management.

Application Process: Interested candidates should create an Applicant Profile at http://jobs.uc.edu (req #37501) and upload a current CV/Resume and cover letter summarizing research and teaching interests. Under the ‘Additional Documents’ section, interested candidates should also upload a statement of research plans, a statement of teaching experience and philosophy, as well as names and contact information for at least three references. Further documentation, including letters of recommendation and representative publications, may be separately requested by the search committee at a later date. Review of applications will being immediately and continue until the positions are filled.

The University of Cincinnati is a major research university in an urban and diverse community. The University’s research portfolio includes a broad range of activities spanning physical, social and life sciences, engineering, and medicine. This position will provide an opportunity to form collaborative relationships within the college, across the university, and with regional industry. The University has a student body of over 45,000 enrolled in over 370 programs and is the region’s largest employer with over 15,000 faculty, staff and student workers. We are also ranked as one of America’s top 26 public research universities by the National Science Foundation. U.S. News has ranked UC in the Top Tier of America’s Best Colleges. In addition, Cooperative Education (co-op) had its founding at UC in 1906.

UC is an ADVANCE institution, with an NSF Institutional Transformation award to increase the participation and advancement of women in STEM academic careers, and provide support throughout all phases of their career development.

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The University of Cincinnati, as a multi-national and culturally diverse university, is committed to providing an inclusive, equitable and diverse place of learning and employment. As part of a complete job application you will be asked to include a Contribution to Diversity and Inclusion statement.

As a UC employee, and an employee of an Ohio public institution, if hired you will not contribute to the federal Social Security system, other than contributions to Medicare. Instead, UC employees have the option to contribute to a state retirement plan (OPERS, STRS) or an alternative retirement plan (ARP).

The University of Cincinnati is an Affirmative Action / Equal Opportunity Employer / M / F / Veteran / Disabled.

REQ: 37501

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