Software Engineering – Assistant or Associate Professor (Tenure Track)

The Department of Computer Science at Baylor University seeks qualified candidates for a tenure-track position with the rank of Assistant or Associate Professor beginning August 2024. Successful candidates must have a Ph.D. in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or a closely related field. They will also have a commitment to excellence in teaching, exhibit the potential to support an independent research agenda, and have effective communication and organization skills.

Selected candidates will be expected to initiate and carry out research and perform academic duties associated with our undergraduate and graduate programs. The primary responsibilities are teaching courses, developing an externally funded research program, and leading graduate and undergraduate students in research.

About the Computer Science Department:

Computer Science is a fast-growing department within the School of Engineering and Computer Science. It offers B.S., M.S., and Ph.D. degrees in computer science, a B.S. in Informatics with a major in Data Science, a B.S. in Informatics with a major in Bioinformatics, as well as Cybersecurity and Software Engineering concentrations. The Department has 15 full-time faculty, over 300 undergraduate majors, and 30 graduate students. Our faculty cover a broad range of research interests, including artificial intelligence, big data, bioinformatics, cybersecurity, data science, databases, distributed systems, fintech, and software engineering. Interested candidates may contact any faculty member to ask questions and/or visit the departmental website at http://www.ecs.baylor.edu/computerscience.

About Baylor University:

Located in Waco, Texas, Baylor University is the oldest college in Texas. With a population of 21,000 diverse students, Baylor is one of the top universities in the nation, having been named an R1 institution by the Carnegie Classification in January 2022. Baylor is also on the honor roll of the “Great Colleges to Work For” from The Chronicle of Higher Education; Baylor offers competitive salaries and benefits while giving faculty and staff the chance to live in one of the fastest-growing parts of the state. Our strategic plan, Illuminate, guides the University as we continue to live up to Baylor’s mission of educating men and women for worldwide leadership and service by integrating academic excellence and Christian commitment within a caring community.

Qualifications

· Successful candidates will have a Ph.D. in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or a closely related field.

· Preference will be given to candidates with demonstrated excellence in research activities, publications, and teaching.

· Special consideration will be given to candidates who have demonstrated strong scholarship and have an established and active independent research agenda in software engineering or closely related areas.

· Qualities of a successful candidate for a senior position include leadership experience and a strong record of an independently funded research agenda.

· All candidates are expected to exhibit a passion for teaching and mentoring at the graduate and undergraduate levels.

Application Instructions

All materials should be submitted through Interfolio.

Please provide the following documents:

· CV (Curriculum Vitae)

· Cover letter

· Letters of recommendation

· Statement of faith

The following documents are optional:

· Example publications

· Academic transcripts.

For a direct link to the application portal, please go to jobs.baylor.edu or apply.interfolio.com/127613

Application Process

This institution is using Interfolio’s Faculty Search to conduct this search. Applicants to this position receive a free Dossier account and can send all application materials, including confidential letters of recommendation, free of charge.

To ensure full consideration, please apply by December 1, 2023.