University of Tennessee Chattanooga

Description

The Department of Computer Science and Engineering at the University of Tennessee at Chattanooga College of Engineering and Computer Science invites applications for the position of tenure-track Assistant Professor, with expertise in Reconfigurable Computing, Embedded Systems, Robotics, or Cybersecurity. The anticipated starting date of the position is August 1, 2025.

The Department of Computer Science and Engineering offers degrees at the BS, MS, and PhD levels as follows:

• BS degree in Computer Science with concentrations in Software Systems, Data Science, and Cyber Security
• BS degree in Computer Engineering
• MS degree in Computer Science with concentrations in Computer Science, Data Science, and Cyber Security
• PhD in Computational Science, Computer Science concentration

The successful candidate will be expected to teach and conduct research in their areas of specialization.

Qualifications

A successful candidate will possess the following requirements:

• PhD degree in Computer Science or a closely related field. Individuals who are “all but dissertation” (ABD) will be considered; however, the degree must be awarded before the start of the position.
• Proven teaching and research experience in Computer Science or a closely related field.
• Ability to teach introductory/advanced courses in Computer Science or a closely related field.
• Ability and experience to actively seek external research funding and publish scholarly work in peer-reviewed journals and/or conferences appropriate to the field.
• Willingness to engage in assisting the UTC campus in its ability to reach additional goals as specified in UTC’s Strategic Plan and the college’s strategic plan.
• Excellent written and oral communications skills.

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement

The University of Tennessee is an EEO/AA/Title VI/Title IX/Section 504/ADA/ADEA institution in the provision of its education and employment programs and services. All qualified applicants will receive equal consideration for employment without regard to, and will not be discriminated against on the basis of, race, color, national origin, religion, sex, pregnancy, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, physical or mental disability, or covered veteran status.

Inquiries and charges of violation of Title VI (race, color, national origin), Title IX (sex), Section 504 (disability), ADA (disability), ADEA (age), sexual orientation, or veteran status should be directed to the Office of Equal Opportunity and Accessibility at (423) 425-5824. Requests for accommodation of a disability should be directed to the ADA Coordinator in the Office of Equal Opportunity and Accessibility at (423) 425-5760.