Assistant Professor of Computer Science
Evanston, IL, United States
Department: MCC Computer Science
Northwestern University continues its ambitious initiative to grow and transform Computer Science (CS) [ http://www.northwestern.edu/newscenter/stories/2016/06/major-expansion-in-computer-science.html ]. The Computer Science department is in the midst of adding twenty new tenure-track faculty in core Computer Science and collaboratively with other disciplines ( CS + X ), as well as a number of non-tenure-track teaching faculty. We seek outstanding candidates who are excited by the opportunity to help build the future of CS at a world-class university. Northwestern is aleading R1 university comprisinga number of highly ranking schools that provide extraordinary opportunities for collaboration across a wide range of disciplines. Located in beautiful Evanston, on the shores of lake Michigan, just outside the diverse and culturally vibrant city of Chicago, Northwestern faculty have ample opportunities to connect with the city's growing technology sector.
We invite candidates to apply for new positions as Assistant Professor of Computer Science . We are interested in applications from outstanding candidates in all areas of Computer Science. The department is especially interested in growing in computational photography, computer vision, machine learning, parallel systems, and theoretical computer science.
We also encourage applicants to CS + X faculty positions jointly with other schools or departments at Northwestern, for individuals and teams exploring new research boundaries in computation. In the last few years, we have hired jointly with Preventive Medicine, Statistics, Learning Sciences, Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation, Mechanical Engineering, Economics, Communication Studies, Journalism, and the Segal Design Institute, and we remain committed to interdisciplinary research leveraging Northwestern's unique strengths and world-class schools in many areas. Priority in all areas will be given to applicants with path-breaking research interests that have the potential to transform both Computer Science and other disciplines.
We encourage candidates to send their applications as soon as possible. Applications received by December 10, 2023 will be given full consideration, but we may invite candidates for interviews starting November. The positions will remain open until filled. Applications received after December 10, 2023 will be considered on a rolling basis. Applicants should submit (1) a cover letter indicating the rank applied for, (2) a curriculum vitae, (3) three to five letters of reference, (4) a statement of research interests, (5) a statement of teaching philosophy, (6) a personal statement that addresses how the candidate contributes to diverse excellence, and (7) two representative publications. Application instructions can be found at https://www.mccormick.northwestern.edu/computer-science/resources/careers-computer-science.html . For general questions about the search or application assistance post submission, contact [email protected] .
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