Hello graduating PhD students,
Please see academic job announcement below.
Jamie

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Position Announcement: Open Rank
Department of Computer Science
         College of Arts and Sciences
American University
The Department of Computer Science in the College of Arts and Sciences at American University invites applications for a full-time, open-rank, tenure-line position beginning August 1, 2023. Applicants should have a PhD or an anticipated PhD completion by August 2023 in Computer Science or related fields. Depending on experience and qualification, the appointee to this position may be recommended for tenure at the time of hiring. Candidates can apply at the assistant, associate, or full professor level and we welcome applications from both academic and non-academic organizations.
We are looking for candidates who are excited at the prospect of joining a growing department where they will be able to make their mark. Preference will be given to candidates with a record of high-quality scholarship. For candidates applying at the associate or full professor level, a record of external funding is also expected.  The committee will consider candidates engaged in high-quality research in any area of Computer Science related to Natural Language Processing, Data Science, Machine Learning, Network Analysis, Algorithms, or Cybersecurity. The University has areas of strategic focus for research in Data Science and Analytics, Health, Security, Social Equity, and Sustainability. Applicants from historically underrepresented minority and identity groups are strongly encouraged to apply. In addition to scholarship and teaching, responsibilities will include participation in department, school, and university service activities. Attention to Diversity, Equity and Inclusion (DEI) in all activities within the academic environment are expected.
Salary and benefits are competitive.  An overview of the benefits offered by American University can be found at https://www.american.edu/hr/benefits/<https://nam11.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.american.edu%2Fhr%2Fbenefits%2F&data=05%7C01%7Cjhayes14%40gsu.edu%7C4cf8999a077947904bd008daaaf61b41%7C515ad73d8d5e4169895c9789dc742a70%7C0%7C0%7C638010271246774284%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJWIjoiMC4wLjAwMDAiLCJQIjoiV2luMzIiLCJBTiI6Ik1haWwiLCJXVCI6Mn0%3D%7C3000%7C%7C%7C&sdata=1zq9kHD8bsbx4cQNKkhLpa9qpEKS5b25QJFB8sL045E%3D&reserved=0>.
Review of applications will begin on November 15. Please submit applications via Interfolio : http://apply.interfolio.com/115038<https://nam11.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=http%3A%2F%2Fapply.interfolio.com%2F115038&data=05%7C01%7Cjhayes14%40gsu.edu%7C4cf8999a077947904bd008daaaf61b41%7C515ad73d8d5e4169895c9789dc742a70%7C0%7C0%7C638010271246774284%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJWIjoiMC4wLjAwMDAiLCJQIjoiV2luMzIiLCJBTiI6Ik1haWwiLCJXVCI6Mn0%3D%7C3000%7C%7C%7C&sdata=9iiq94HvYJ3sQVeq%2FtW6E9gYCXfFpSVUD9aExnF0pI4%3D&reserved=0>. Please include a letter of application, curriculum vitae, list of three references, recent teaching evaluations (when possible), a diversity statement, and copies of recent published papers or working papers.  Please contact Department Chair Nathalie Japkowicz at [log in to unmask]<mailto:[log in to unmask]>  if you have any questions.
American University is a private institution located in the nation's capital and within easy reach of the many centers of government, business, research, and the arts.  For more information about American University, visit www.american.edu<https://nam11.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.american.edu%2F&data=05%7C01%7Cjhayes14%40gsu.edu%7C4cf8999a077947904bd008daaaf61b41%7C515ad73d8d5e4169895c9789dc742a70%7C0%7C0%7C638010271246774284%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJWIjoiMC4wLjAwMDAiLCJQIjoiV2luMzIiLCJBTiI6Ik1haWwiLCJXVCI6Mn0%3D%7C3000%7C%7C%7C&sdata=TnLgFUo9X%2FvASSZ5pvjZ53JK8%2BwmiC8%2BlyiSTlFietQ%3D&reserved=0>.

The Department of Computer Science is a small but exciting department with a growing student population and strong research achievements. American University has identified Computer Science as one of its targets for growth. Computer Science also falls within several areas of strategic focus identified in the University's strategic plan. Along with the Department of Mathematics and Statistics, the Department of Physics, the Game Center, and the Entrepreneurship and Innovation Incubator, the Department of Computer Science is located in the new Don Myers Technology & Innovation Building.  Computer Science currently offers an undergraduate and a Master's program with four different tracks (Applied, Data Science, Game, and Cybersecurity). Learn more about the College of Arts and Sciences at https://www.american.edu/cas/<https://nam11.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.american.edu%2Fcas%2F&data=05%7C01%7Cjhayes14%40gsu.edu%7C4cf8999a077947904bd008daaaf61b41%7C515ad73d8d5e4169895c9789dc742a70%7C0%7C0%7C638010271246774284%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJWIjoiMC4wLjAwMDAiLCJQIjoiV2luMzIiLCJBTiI6Ik1haWwiLCJXVCI6Mn0%3D%7C3000%7C%7C%7C&sdata=NHdPpZ90HKe2aGdh%2FFbeiQozNmViaa6NGkNLRr%2FvfLk%3D&reserved=0> and about the Department of Computer Science at https://www.american.edu/cas/cs/<https://nam11.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.american.edu%2Fcas%2Fcs%2F&data=05%7C01%7Cjhayes14%40gsu.edu%7C4cf8999a077947904bd008daaaf61b41%7C515ad73d8d5e4169895c9789dc742a70%7C0%7C0%7C638010271246930521%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJWIjoiMC4wLjAwMDAiLCJQIjoiV2luMzIiLCJBTiI6Ik1haWwiLCJXVCI6Mn0%3D%7C3000%7C%7C%7C&sdata=%2FMASveYNz4mW%2BagH1SuwFPeH1fp0x7lJO6p%2F67f%2FJ18%3D&reserved=0>.
American University is an equal opportunity, affirmative action institution that operates in compliance with applicable laws and regulations. The university does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, religion, sex (including pregnancy), age, sexual orientation, disability, marital status, personal appearance, gender identity and expression, family responsibilities, political affiliation, source of income, veteran status, an individual's genetic information or any other bases under federal or local laws (collectively "Protected Bases") in its programs and activities.
American University is a tobacco and smoke-free campus.  To ensure the health and safety of our community, American University requires that all faculty and staff are vaccinated for Covid-19.  To learn more about American University's health and safety directives please click here.  https://www.american.edu/hr/how-we-work/vaccinations.cfm<https://nam11.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.american.edu%2Fhr%2Fhow-we-work%2Fvaccinations.cfm&data=05%7C01%7Cjhayes14%40gsu.edu%7C4cf8999a077947904bd008daaaf61b41%7C515ad73d8d5e4169895c9789dc742a70%7C0%7C0%7C638010271246930521%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJWIjoiMC4wLjAwMDAiLCJQIjoiV2luMzIiLCJBTiI6Ik1haWwiLCJXVCI6Mn0%3D%7C3000%7C%7C%7C&sdata=5nb7YCBoiwvoquatMQ%2FKBBAjXf2kbFGnjPpGKrEqsnc%3D&reserved=0>
Hiring offers for this position are contingent on the successful completion of a background check.

If you have any question, please feel free to reach out to me or our Department Chair Nathalie Japkowicz.


Sincerely,



Mireya Kuskie

Senior Administrative Assistant
Department of Computer Science
College of Arts and Sciences
American University

(202) 885-2595