Assistant or Associate Professor - Computer Science AI / Machine Learning
Company: San Jose State University
Location: San Jose
Posted on: April 16, 2024
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Job Description:
Position Rank and Title: Assistant or Associate Professor
School/Department Name: Computer Science
Compensation: Commensurate with qualifications, experience, and
rank as established by the CSU Salary Schedule. Anticipated hiring
academic year annual salary range: $96,000 - $135,000. Faculty
employee benefits are very competitive for the higher education
sector. See Benefits Summary for details about the CSU's excellent
employment benefits.
Target Start Date: August, 2024
Application Deadline: Dec 8, 2023 (Applications accepted until
position is filled or closed)
Position Description
The Department of Computer Science at San Jose State University
invites applications for a tenure- track Assistant or Associate
Professor position in Computer Science (with a preference for
applicants in the fields of Artificial Intelligence, Machine
Learning, or related areas), in Fall 2024. The positions will be
required to teach a variety of required and elective courses in
Computer Science and in Data Science.
The Department of Computer Science offers BS and MS in Computer
Science and BS in Data Science. We also offer BS in Computer
Science and Linguistics (jointly with the Dept. of Linguistics and
Language Development, MS in Data Science (jointly with the Dept. of
Math/Stat), MS in Bioinformatics, and support BS in Software
Engineering (curriculum jointly administrated with the Dept. of
Computer Engineering). The faculty members are excellent teacher
scholars with rich publication records in the areas of machine
learning, data science, information security, mobile networking,
social networks, bioinformatics, etc. The Department, including
both faculty and students, enjoys rich interaction and
collaboration with Silicon Valley. We have received a Best Practice
Implementation Grant from the Center for Inclusive Computing to
increase the representation of women and under-represented
minorities in undergraduate computing.
The Department of Computer Science and San Jose State University
value diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging. Our excellence
in research, teaching, and service can only be fully realized by
faculty, students, and staff who share our commitment to these
values. SJSU enrolls more than 36,000 students, many of whom are
historically underserved, and around 45% are first-generation and
38% are Pell-recipients. SJSU is a Hispanic Serving Institution
(HSI) and Asian American and Native American Pacific Islander
(AANAPISI) Serving Institution. The university's commitment to
social justice extends from its vibrant, inclusive campus to an
international network of over 275,000 alumni. As such, San Jose
State is committed to increasing the diversity of its faculty so
our disciplines, students, and the community can benefit from
multiple ethnic and gender perspectives.
Successful candidates will demonstrate evidence of a commitment to
equity and inclusion through their research, teaching, and/or
service. We ask that all applicants include a Diversity Statement
with their application package. A guide to writing this statement
can be found at SJSU Diversity Statement Guidelines, along with
information about how these statements will be evaluated.
Required Qualifications
Preferred Qualifications
Priority will be given to candidates who possess one or more of the
following:
Key Responsibilities
Other Duties
Note that all San Jose State University employees are considered
mandated reporters under the California Child Abuse and Neglect
Reporting Act and are required to comply with the requirements set
forth in CSU Executive Order 1083 as a condition of employment.
Pursuant to the Jeanne Clery Disclosure of Campus Security Policy
and Campus Crime Statistics Act (Clery Act) and CSU systemwide
policy, some faculty duties may lead to designation as a Campus
Security Authority (CSA). CSAs are required to complete Clery Act
training and to immediately report Clery incidents to the
institution.
Faculty employees must complete CSU employee training as assigned
and required based on their role (e.g., Data Security, FERPA,
Preventing Discrimination and Harassment, Title IX, Health and
Safety). The President may recommend or require compliance with
safety measures that decrease the likelihood of COVID-19
transmission or illness and allows the core mission and activities
of the campus to continue.
Application Procedure
Select Apply Now to complete the SJSU Online Employment Application
and attach the following documents:
Inquiries may be directed to:
Melody Moh, Professor and Department Chair - "AT"
Subject: CS AI/ML Recruitment
Conditional Offer
The work for this faculty position is located in the State of
California and requires commuting to the campus. Employment is
contingent upon US residence and proof of eligibility to work in
the United States. Satisfactory completion of a background check
(including a criminal records check) is required for employment.
SJSU will make a conditional offer of employment, which may be
rescinded if the background check reveals disqualifying
information, and/or it is discovered that the candidate knowingly
withheld or falsified information. Failure to satisfactorily
complete the background check may affect the continued employment
of a current employee who was conditionally offered the
position.
San Jose State University: Silicon Valley's Public University
Located in the heart of Silicon Valley - one of the most innovative
regions in the world - San Jose State University is the founding
campus of the 23-campus California State University (CSU) system
and the first public university in the West. Recognized as a
leading transformative educational institution, San Jose State is
an essential partner in the technological, economic, cultural, and
social development of Silicon Valley, the Bay Area, and California.
SJSU is a top-200 school nationally in research funding and second
highest in research productivity in the CSU system. Cutting-edge
research, world-class scholarship, student-centered learning,
diverse communities, and commitment to social justice, allow SJSU
to provide life-changing opportunities and advance the public good
locally and globally.
Equal Employment Statement
San Jose State University prohibits discrimination on the basis of
Age, Ancestry, Caste, Color, Disability, Ethnicity, Gender, Gender
Expression, Gender Identity, Genetic Information, Marital Status,
Medical Condition, Military Status, Nationality, Race, Religion,
Religious Creed, Sex, Sexual Orientation, Sex Stereotype, and
Veteran Status. This policy applies to all San Jose State
University students, faculty, and staff as well as University
programs and activities. Reasonable accommodations are made for
applicants with disabilities who self-disclose.
Campus Security and Fire Safety Notification
Pursuant to the Jeanne Clery Disclosure of Campus Security Policy
and Campus Crime Statistics Act, the Annual Security Report (ASR)
is also now available for viewing at The ASR contains the current
security and safety-related policy statements, emergency
preparedness and evacuation information, crime prevention and
Sexual Assault prevention information, and information about drug
and alcohol prevention programming. The ASR also contains
statistics of Clery crimes for San Jose State University locations
for the three most recent calendar years. A paper copy of the ASR
is available upon request by contacting the Office of the Clery
Director by phone at or by email at .
Pursuant to the Higher Education Opportunity Act, the Annual Fire
Safety Report (AFSR) is available at The purpose of this report is
to disclose statistics for fires that occurred within SJSU
on-campus housing facilities for the three most recent calendar
years, and to distribute fire safety policies and procedures
intended to promote safety on Campus. A paper copy of the AFSR is
available upon request by contacting the Housing Office by phone at
or by email at .
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