Tenure-Track Assistant Professor of Computer Science and Engineering

Purpose : The Department of Computer Science & Engineering at Santa Clara University invites applications for three tenure-track Assistant Professor positions starting in the 2024-2025 academic year. To complement expertise of current faculty, address areas of strong interest to students, and enhance collaboration opportunities with local industries, the department is particularly interested in candidates with specializations in Software Engineering, Programming languages/Compilers, Computer Architecture, Natural Language Processing, Computer Vision, Computer Security and Privacy, and Responsible AI. However, Silicon Valley is an area of broad and ever-changing technical interests and needs, and strong candidates will be seriously considered regardless of area of specialization. Santa Clara University ( https://www.scu.edu ) is a comprehensive Jesuit, Catholic university, located in the heart of Silicon Valley. The School of Engineering is committed to improving the human condition through engineering education, practice, and scholarship, promoting the University’s mission to “fashion a more humane, just and sustainable world.” SCU maintains small class sizes and promotes close faculty/student interaction. The Department ( https://www.scu.edu/engineering/academic-programs/department-of-computer-engineering/ ) offers B.S., M.S. and Ph.D. degrees, with 30 full-time faculty, and a strong pool of approximately 20 part-time adjunct faculty who instruct about 500 undergraduate majors, and about 400 part-time and full-time graduate (M.S. and Ph.D.) majors. The School of Engineering maintains strong ties to local industry. SCU and the computer science and engineering profession are committed to justice, equity, diversity, and inclusion; we seek candidates whose research, teaching, and/or service have prepared them to help fulfill these commitments. The ideal candidate will express enthusiasm for teaching lower and upper division undergraduate and graduate courses in areas of specialization and for engaging students from diverse backgrounds in learning. The candidate will demonstrate a passion for developing an active research program appropriate to Santa Clara University’s mission that leads to high-quality research publications and engaging students as participants. Successful candidates will be expected to develop their own scholarly research, mentoring undergraduate and graduate students. Salary : $113,443-125,976 based on experience, education, and expertise. Basic Qualifications : Applicants must hold a doctorate (PhD or ABD, all but dissertation, required by appointment start date) in computer science, computer engineering, informatics, or in a closely related field; have demonstrated a strong potential for high-quality research in computing; and have a strong commitment and ability to teach at both the undergraduate and graduate levels. Responsibilities : Teaching undergraduate and graduate courses in areas of specialization, and fulfilling all responsibilities related to those courses. Developing a research program that leads to high-quality publications, competitive for funding by external sources, and engages students as participants in that research. Appropriate service to the department, school, university, and profession. Start Date : 09/01/2025 Close Date : Review of applications will begin on December 15, 2024 Open Until Filled : Yes Special Instructions to Applicants : Applicants should upload a letter of application, three statements, a detailed CV, and the names and contact information of three professional references. All applications MUST include the following required documents: Letter of Interest Statement of research interests, statement of teaching interests, and statement of equity, diversity and inclusion (an equity, diversity, and inclusion (EDI) statement describes past, present, and planned contributions to equity, diversity, and/or inclusion in engineering or other areas) Curriculum Vitae Names and contact information of three Professional References All materials should be submitted online at

https://wd1.myworkdaysite.com/en-US/recruiting/scu/scu/job/Tenure-Track-Assistant-Professor-of-Computer-Science-and-Engineering_R5082 Complete application packets received by December 15, 2024 will receive full consideration. However, the position will remain open until filled. COVID-19 Statement : The health and safety of the University community is a top priority. The University strongly recommends that all employees are fully vaccinated for COVID-19. Telecommute : Santa Clara University is registered to do business in the following states: California, Nevada, Oregon, Washington, Arizona, and Illinois. Employees approved to telecommute are required to perform their work within one of these states. Work Authorization : A foreign national who is appointed to a tenured or tenure-track faculty position is eligible for visa sponsorship assessment by Santa Clara University together with its legal counsel. EEO Statement : Equal Opportunity/Notice of Nondiscrimination Santa Clara University is an equal opportunity/equal access/affirmative action employer fully committed to achieving a diverse workforce and complies with all Federal and California State laws, regulations, and executive orders regarding non-discrimination and affirmative action. Applications from members of historically underrepresented groups are especially encouraged. Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972

: Santa Clara University does not discriminate in its employment practices or in its educational programs or activities on the basis of sex/gender, and prohibits retaliation against any person opposing discrimination or participating in any discrimination investigation or complaint process internally or externally. Clery Notice of Availability

: Santa Clara University annually collects information about campus crimes and other reportable incidents in accordance with the federal Jeanne Clery Disclosure of Campus Security Policy and Campus Crime Statistics Act. Americans with Disabilities Act : Santa Clara University affirms its commitment to employ qualified individuals with disabilities within the workplace and to comply with the Americans with Disability Act.

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