About the role
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
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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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