Assistant, Associate, or Full Professor in Computer Science and Engineering

Position Function:

The Assistant Professor, Associate Professor, or Professor in
Computer Science and Engineering is under the administrative
supervision of the Head of the Department of Computer Science and
Engineering. Specific activities include conducting research in the
professor's principal fields of interest, contributing toward the
strengthening of our research environment, teaching courses at the
graduate and undergraduate levels, and mentoring graduate and
undergraduate students.

Salary Grade : UC

Please see Staff Compensation Structure or
Skilled Crafts and Service
Maintenance Compensation Schedule for salary ranges. For salary
grade UC, these positions are "Unclassified" and salary ranges are
determined by the hiring department.

Department Profile:

The Department of Computer Science and Engineering
(http://www.cse.msstate.edu) is seeking multiple new tenure-track
faculty members at the rank of Assistant Professor, Associate
Professor, or Professor. For candidates at the Assistant Professor
level, evidence of strong potential for excellence in research and
teaching at the graduate and undergraduate levels is required. For
candidates at the Associate Professor and Professor levels,
evidence of demonstrated excellence in research and teaching at the
graduate and undergraduate levels is expected. Exceptional
candidates in all areas will be considered. We have specific needs
in Software Engineering and Cyber Security but are seeking more
than two positions, so exceptional candidates in all areas will be
considered.

Mississippi State University is designated as both an R1-Very High
Research Activity Doctoral University under the Carnegie
Classification and as a National Center of Academic Excellence in
Cyber Operations, Cyber Defense Research and Cyber Defense
Education by the National Security Agency. The Department of
Computer Science and Engineering has 25 faculty members and
approximately 1000 undergraduate and graduate students. The
department offers B.S. programs in Computer Science, Software
Engineering, Artificial Intelligence, Cybersecurity, and Cyber
Operations, and jointly administers a program in Computer
Engineering with the Department of Electrical and Computer
Engineering. In addition, the department offers a B.A.S. in
Cybersecurity. The Computer Science program offers concentrations
in Artificial Intelligence, Systems, Human and Visual Computing,
Computational Science, and General Computer Science. Minors are
offered in Computer Science, Software Engineering, Applied
Neuroscience, and Artificial Intelligence, and certificates are
offered in Information Assurance, Cyber Operations, and
Computational Biology. An accelerated B.S./M.S. program allows
students to complete a B.S. in Computer Science or Software
Engineering along with an M.S. in Computer Science in four academic
years plus one calendar year. At the graduate level, the department
offers M.S. degrees in Computer Science, Cyber Security and
Operations, Artificial Intelligence, and Data Science, and the
Ph.D. degree in Computer Science. The faculty also directs graduate
students in Computational Engineering, an interdisciplinary
graduate program administered by the Bagley College of Engineering.
In the last fiscal year, research expenditures amounted to over 4.6
million dollars. Core research areas for the department are cyber
security, artificial intelligence, software engineering, augmented
and virtual reality, robotics, computational science, visualization
and graphics, bioinformatics, parallel and distributed computing,,
and computer science education. Faculty in the department are
active in many university research centers, including the Center
for Advanced Vehicular Systems, the Center for Cyber Innovation,
the Center for Computational Science, the High Performance
Computing Collaboratory, and the Institute for Genomics,
Biocomputing & Biotechnology.

Anticipated Appointment Date:

August 16, 2027

Tenure Track Status:

Tenure-Track

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

Performs and publishes research in the areas of interest and
advances the state of the art; obtains research grants and
contracts with federal government and private industry; keeps other
faculty members and students informed of advances in the areas of
interest. Teaches courses in the areas of interest at the graduate
level; teaches undergraduate courses and advises undergraduate
students; guides graduate students in thesis and dissertations in
areas of interest. Provides service to the profession and the
university.

Minimum Qualifications:

Candidates for this position are expected to hold a Ph.D. in
Computer Science or a closely related field. Graduate students in
the category of all-but-dissertation will also be considered. Rank
will be commensurate with experience and qualifications. Minimum
qualifications include research and teaching experience, a record
of scholarship and peer-reviewed publications, and demonstrated
potential to secure external funding. However, recent graduates
with exceptional academic credentials are also encouraged to
apply.

ABDs or degree pending considered (all but DISS):

Yes

Preferred Qualifications:

Preferred qualifications include research and teaching experience,
a substantial record of scholarship and peer-reviewed publications,
and demonstrated ability to secure external funding. However,
recent graduates with exceptional academic credentials are
encouraged to apply.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

See minimum and preferred qualifications.

Working Conditions and Physical Effort

Typical classroom/office/lab environment.

Instructions for Applying:

Interested candidates must apply online and attach cover letter,
curriculum vitae, names and contact information for at least three
professional references, and a statement (limited to three pages)
that describes research and educational interests.

Link to apply: http://explore.msujobs.msstate.edu/

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement:

Mississippi State University is an equal opportunity institution.
Discrimination is prohibited in university employment, programs or
activities based on race, color, ethnicity, sex, pregnancy,
religion, national origin, disability, age, sexual orientation,
genetic information, status as a U.S. veteran, or any other status
to the extent protected by applicable law. Questions about equal
opportunity programs or compliance should be directed to the Office
of Civil Rights Compliance, 231 Famous Maroon Band Street, P.O.
6044, Mississippi State, MS 39762, (662) 325-5839.

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