Tenured/Tenure-Track Faculty in Trustworthy and Scalable AI Systems
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Job Summary
The Department of Computer Science at the University of Colorado (CU) Boulder seeks applications for a tenure-track faculty position in Trustworthy and Scalable AI Systems. We invite candidates from all areas of computing to apply. The specific focus of this position is inter-disciplinary, spanning the broad areas of computer systems, programming languages, software engineering, formal methods and artificial intelligence. Modern AI systems draw heavily on advances in computer architecture, compilers, programming languages and computer security. Reasoning about the safety and fairness of these systems involves techniques from automated reasoning that have been studied in the areas of programming languages and formal methods. Conversely, AI and Machine Learning techniques are impacting how we design, implement and operate computing systems. Automated reasoning/theorem proving tools that underlie formal methods now use ideas from machine learning to speed up proof search and improve human interaction. To carry out research in these emerging and highly interdisciplinary areas, we seek candidates with interests that span artificial intelligence and one of our focus areas of computer systems and/or programming languages. This position is anticipated to be hired at the Assistant Professor rank; however, qualified candidates may be considered at the Associate Professor or Professor rank.
Who We Are
The University of Colorado Boulder (CU Boulder) is one of Colorado’s flagship public institutions and among the most research-active public universities in the country. The College of Engineering and Applied Science is the second largest school or college on the CU Boulder campus, is ranked as a top 10 public graduate engineering program and a top 20 undergraduate engineering program, with multiple specialty programs ranked in the top 20 as well. Equally importantly, we are committed to fostering a diverse, inclusive, and academically excellent community. Our approximately 250 tenure-track, 115 instructional-track, and 30 research-track faculty serve more than 6,000 undergraduate students, 1,300 master’s students, and 1,000 PhD students. Our college recently updated its strategic vision to include three core foci: (i) Research & Innovation, (ii) Education, and (iii) Inclusion. We assert that a diverse faculty is necessary for achieving these goals and our campus diversity plan. We believe that our college’s success requires faculty who actively work to create an inclusive culture within the college.
The Department of Computer Science is the fastest growing and largest department within the College of Engineering and Applied Science at the University of Colorado Boulder (CU Boulder). The department is home to 50 tenured and tenure-track faculty plus 25 instructional faculty, and now includes about 2000 undergraduate and 500 graduate students. We have a reputation for foundational and applied research in Programming Languages, Systems, and Software Engineering. This search aims to continue our prominence in these areas and deepen interdisciplinary collaborations with faculty working in the broad area of AI across different departments.
Our department is committed to fostering an inclusive environment, and we seek candidates who understand the benefits of interdisciplinary collaborations with students, faculty, and researchers from across CU. For more about the Department of Computer Science, please visit https://www.colorado.edu/cs/.
What Your Key Responsibilities Will Be
- Successful candidates will be expected to engage in undergraduate and graduate teaching and mentoring; develop an externally funded research program in their technical area; contribute professional leadership and service to their unit, the college, and their professional community; and cultivate and contribute to the inclusive excellence of our academic community.
- The typical distribution of work for this role is 40% teaching, 40% scholarly and creative work (research), and 20% leadership and service.
What You Should Know
- The anticipated start date for this position is Fall 2025, but a later start date may be negotiated.
- We are committed to diversity, equity, and inclusion and encourage faculty to apply who will enrich our environment and further our strategic priorities. As part of the University of Colorado Boulder’s deep commitment to equity, diversity, and inclusion, the campus has implemented a reference check program with respect to final candidates for tenured faculty appointments. The reference check program is intended to allow CU Boulder to collect and review information about a candidate's conduct at their previous institutions, specifically, conduct related to sexual misconduct, harassment, and/or discrimination – before making hiring decisions. All final candidates for tenured faculty appointments are required to complete an Authorization to Release Information.
What We Can Offer
- The anticipated academic year salary range for this position at the Assistant Professor rank is $120,000 - $135,000.
- The full salary range for Assistant Professor, Associate Professor, and Professor is $120,000 - $190,000, depending on rank.
- A relocation stipend may be available within CEAS guidelines.
- A recruitment incentive is available within CS Department guidelines.
- Tenure-track faculty benefits include eligibility for gender-neutral paid parental leave; housing down-payment assistance programs; a relocation and dual career assistance program; and teaching, research, and professional development.
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What We Require
- Applicants must have earned a research doctorate in Computer Science or a related discipline before starting their appointment.
- Candidates being considered for appointment at the Associate Professor or Professor rank must meet University standards and unit criteria for tenure and promotion to the designated rank. These criteria generally include having an established and ongoing program of original research, a strong publication record, a demonstrated ability to obtain external funding, and a record of high-quality teaching and mentoring.
What You Will Need
- The ability to demonstrate excellence in research and teaching through a strong publication track record.
What We Would Like You to Have
- Experience working with undergraduate and graduate students of varied backgrounds.
Special Instructions
To apply, please submit the following materials as individual PDF files:
- Cover Letter: A one-page cover letter describing your interest in the position and summarizing your personal academic goals.
- Resume/CV: A current curriculum vitae.
- A Statement of Research Philosophy: A statement of your experience and plans for research and/or creative work that contributes to the body of knowledge in your field and provides broader benefits to education and society. (2-3 pages)
- A Statement of Teaching Philosophy: A statement of your experience and plans for teaching and mentoring a diverse student body and developing inclusive pedagogy practices. (2-3 pages)
- Contributions to Diversity and Inclusion Statement: In this statement, describe your experience and demonstrated ability to advance diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) within your research, teaching, and/or service to the benefit of student learning, campus culture, and society. Please provide details on your track record, calibrated to your career stage, that outlines your research, teaching, or leadership/service activities to advance DEI and the role you played in these efforts. In addition, describe your specific plans for advancing DEI as a potential faculty member in the Department of Computer Science within the College of Engineering and Applied Science at the University of Colorado Boulder. (1-2 pages)
- Information about the department’s inclusive excellence strategy can be found here.
- Additional guidance on writing this statement can be found here.
- Names and contact information for three or more references: Please upload a document that lists the name, email, and phone number for references who will be contacted by phone.
- Note - during the application process, you will separately be asked to provide the contact information for three (3) references who will be asked to provide letters of recommendation later in the search process. These references may be the same or different than those you list on your phone check document.
Applications will be accepted until the position is filled, however for full consideration please apply by December 1, 2024.
Note: Application materials will not be accepted via email. For consideration, applications must be submitted through CU Boulder Jobs (search by job title or requisition #59677). Background checks will be conducted for all final candidates.
Posting Contact Information
Posting Contact Name: Boulder Campus Human Resources
Posting Contact Email: Recruiting@colorado.edu