Open Faculty Positions
USC Viterbi School of Engineering at the University of Southern California invites nominations and applications for Chair of the Department of Computer Science
The USC Viterbi School of Engineering at the University of Southern California invites nominations and applications for Chair of the Department of Computer Science. We are seeking an individual who can provide strong, dynamic and innovative leadership for advancing excellence in research, teaching, and service to the professional community. The position is at the tenured Professor rank, starting either Fall 2021 or Spring 2022, and with an initial Chair term of 3 years. In addition to a proven record of scholarly achievement, the candidate must also possess visionary technical leadership, a firm commitment to computer science education, as well as strong management and interpersonal skills. The candidate should have an earned doctorate in computer science or in a closely allied field and be qualified for a tenured full professor appointment.
Established in 1976, the computer science department at the USC Viterbi School has experienced unprecedented growth in recent years. The department now boasts more than 80 faculty members (tenured/tenure-track, research and teaching), and has vibrant undergraduate and graduate programs. The department has strong research groups in AI and machine learning, graphics, robotics, software engineering, systems, and theory. Our faculty include a Turing award winner, 7 members of national academies, 8 ACM fellows, 15 IEEE Fellows, and 39 AAAI and AAAS fellows. The department will soon have a new 98,000-square-foot state-of-the-art home (announced in 2020).
Founded in 1905 and located near downtown Los Angeles, a global center for arts, technology and international business in the heart of the Pacific Rim, the USC Viterbi School is a hub for entrepreneurship that connects students from 64 countries. It is consistently ranked in the top 10 graduate programs (U.S. News and World Report), counting 189 full-time, tenure-track faculty members. It is home to the Information Sciences Institute, a Department of Energy EFRC (Energy Frontiers Research Center), and the Department of Homeland Security’s first University Center of Excellence, CREATE. The School is affiliated with the Alfred E. Mann Institute for Biomedical Engineering, the Institute for Creative Technologies, and the USC Stevens Center for Innovation. Research expenditures typically exceed $210 million annually.
To receive full consideration, candidates should apply on-line at https://usccareers.usc.edu/
Applicants must submit a cover letter describing their leadership and administrative experiences, a statement describing their vision and goals as Chair, and a statement about their approach to diversity, equity and inclusion in higher education. A complete curriculum vitae, as well as research and teaching statements, must also be submitted. References will be requested at a later time.
Applications received by August 31, 2021, will be given full consideration; those received after this deadline may also be considered.
USC is an equal opportunity, affirmative action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, disability, or any other characteristic protected by law or USC policy. USC will consider for employment all qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with the requirements of the Los Angeles Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring ordinance.
The Department of Computer Science (http://cs.usc.edu) at the USC Viterbi School of Engineering (https://viterbischool.usc.edu/) is in a period of significant and sustained faculty growth. We have multiple openings for tenure-track positions in all areas and at all ranks. The USC Viterbi School is committed to increasing the diversity of its faculty and welcomes applications from women; individuals of African, Hispanic and Native American descent; veterans; and individuals with disabilities. Candidates committed to advancing diversity, equity, and inclusion through research, teaching, and service are strongly encouraged to apply.
We are looking for candidates with a strong commitment to research, doctoral student mentoring, and teaching at the undergraduate and graduate levels. All applicants must have earned a doctorate in Computer Science or a closely related field by the date of appointment.
Applicants should submit their applications online here.
Applications must include a cover letter indicating the applicant’s area of specialization, a detailed curriculum vitae, a statement on current and future research directions, a teaching statement, and names of at least three professional references. Applications must also include a statement describing the applicant’s relevant experience and approach on fostering an environment of diversity and inclusion. Applications should be submitted by January 6, 2023. Applications received after this deadline may not be considered.
The USC Viterbi School of Engineering is among the top tier engineering schools in the world. It counts 189 full-time, tenure-track faculty members, and it is home to the Information Sciences Institute; two previously awarded National Science Foundation Engineering Research Centers and Department of Energy EFRC (Energy Frontiers Research Center); and the Department of Homeland Security’s first University Center of Excellence, CREATE. The School is affiliated with the Alfred E. Mann Institute for Biomedical Engineering, the Institute for Creative Technologies, and the USC Stevens Center for Innovation. Research expenditures typically exceed $210 million annually. With 46 tenure-track, 31 research faculty, and 16 teaching faculty, the USC Department of Computer Science is one of the nation’s leading centers of research and education in the field.
The USC Viterbi School of Engineering is committed to enabling the success of dual career families and fosters a family-friendly environment. USC is an equal opportunity, affirmative action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, disability, or any other characteristic protected by law or USC policy. USC will consider for employment all qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with the requirements of the Los Angeles Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring ordinance.
The Department of Computer Science (http://cs.usc.edu) at the USC Viterbi School of Engineering (https://viterbischool.usc.edu/) has multiple openings for teaching faculty positions at all ranks. These are full time, benefits eligible faculty positions on the non-tenure track. We are seeking candidates to teach both undergraduate and graduate courses. The USC Viterbi School is committed to increasing the diversity of its faculty and welcomes applications from women; individuals of African, Hispanic, and Native American descent; veterans; and individuals with disabilities. We are interested in exceptional candidates at all levels.
This is primarily a teaching position; all candidates are expected to have a strong commitment to teaching and preparation necessary to teach effectively at the BS and MS level in a highly-ranked Computer Science department. Teaching faculty spend the majority of their time on teaching and teaching-related duties, with reduced obligations for research and university service. While we are interested in candidates with backgrounds in all areas of Computer Science, we are particularly interested in candidates with expertise in Algorithms, Artificial Intelligence, Machine Learning, Databases, Computer Games, Programming Languages, Networks/Systems, Software Engineering, Visualization, User Interfaces, and Data Science. Relevant industry experience is valued for candidates interested in teaching games-related courses. Candidates should have a doctoral degree in Computer Science (or equivalent) by the date of appointment. Salary and benefits are competitive. We are seeking applications at all levels (Lecturer, Senior Lecturer, Associate Professor of Practice, or Professor of Practice).
Applicants should submit their applications at USC Careers.
Applications must include a cover letter, a detailed curriculum vitae, and names of at least three professional references, at least two of whom must be familiar with, and able to comment on, the applicant’s teaching experience. Applications must also include a teaching statement explaining the applicant’s relevant experience and approach to teaching, and a separate diversity statement describing the applicant’s relevant experience and approach to fostering an environment of diversity. Applicants may optionally include a research statement. Applications should be submitted by January 6, 2023. Applications received after this deadline may not be considered.
The USC Viterbi School of Engineering is among the top tier engineering schools in the world. It counts 189 full-time, tenure-track faculty members, and it is home to the Information Sciences Institute, two National Science Foundation Engineering Research Centers, a Department of Energy EFRC (Energy Frontiers Research Center), and the Department of Homeland Security’s first University Center of Excellence, CREATE. The school is affiliated with the Alfred E. Mann Institute for Biomedical Engineering, the Institute for Creative Technologies, and the USC Stevens Center for Innovation. Research expenditures typically exceed $210 million annually. With 46 tenure-track, 31 research faculty, and 16 teaching faculty, the USC Department of Computer Science is one of the nation’s leading centers of research and education in the field.
The USC Viterbi School of Engineering is committed to enabling the success of dual career families and fosters a family-friendly environment. USC is an equal opportunity, affirmative action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, disability, or any other characteristic protected by law or USC policy. USC will consider for employment all qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with the requirements of the Los Angeles Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring ordinance.
The Department of Computer Science (http://cs.usc.edu) at the USC Viterbi School of Engineering (https://viterbischool.usc.edu/) is searching for exceptional candidates for tenure-track positions in all areas of computer science, and at all levels of seniority, with particular emphasis on Assistant Professor positions in the areas of Artificial Intelligence, Machine Learning and Data Science. The USC Viterbi School is committed to increasing the diversity of its faculty and welcomes applications from women, African Americans, Hispanic Americans, Native Americans, veterans, and individuals with disabilities.
We expect all candidates to have a strong commitment to research, doctoral student mentoring, and teaching at the undergraduate and graduate levels. All applicants must have earned a doctorate in Computer Science or a closely related field by the date of appointment.
Applicants should submit their applications online at USC Careers.
Applications must include a cover letter indicating the applicant’s area of specialization, a detailed curriculum vitae, a statement on current and future research directions, a teaching statement, and names of at least three professional references. Applicants are encouraged to include a succinct statement on fostering an environment of diversity and inclusion. Applications submitted by January 15, 2021 will be given full consideration; applications received after this deadline might not be considered.
The USC Viterbi School of Engineering is among the top tier engineering schools in the world. It counts 191 full-time, tenure-track faculty members, and it is home to the Information Sciences Institute, two National Science Foundation Engineering Research Centers, a Department of Energy EFRC (Energy Frontiers Research Center), and the Department of Homeland Security’s first University Center of Excellence, CREATE. The school is affiliated with the Alfred E. Mann Institute for Biomedical Engineering, the Institute for Creative Technologies and the USC Stevens Center for Innovation. Research expenditures typically exceed $200 million annually. With 39 tenure-track, 29 research faculty, and 18 teaching faculty, the USC Department of Computer Science is one of the nation’s leading centers of research and education in the field.
USC is an equal opportunity, affirmative action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, disability, or any other characteristic protected by law or USC policy. USC will consider for employment all qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with the requirements of the Los Angeles Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring ordinance.
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Published on June 14th, 2016
Last updated on October 12th, 2022