Auburn University
Department of Computer Science and Software Engineering
Multiple Faculty Positions

The Department of Computer Science and Software Engineering (CSSE), situated within the Samuel Ginn College of Engineering, invites applications for multiple tenure-track faculty positions. We seek candidates at the Assistant Professor level, although outstanding candidates at a senior level will also be considered. Salary will be commensurate with the candidate's qualifications. Responsibilities include research, graduate student supervision, graduate and undergraduate teaching, and service. A PhD degree in computer science, software engineering, or a closely related field must be completed by the start of appointment. Prior experience as faculty or postdoctoral scholar or in industry is desirable. Applicants must have the potential to develop a vigorous externally funded research program and a commitment to teaching.

Area of emphasis in this search is Artificial Intelligence (AI). We particularly seek applications from candidates with expertise in foundational models, XAI, secure AI, natural language processing, machine learning or computer vision, from candidates with dual expertise in AI+X where X is software engineering, cybersecurity, or any other core area of computer science, and candidates who have expertise and interest in applying AI to solve problems in other domains such as agriculture, cybersecurity, education, engineering, environment, and healthcare. Selected candidates will be expected to develop research collaborations with faculty in other disciplines who are part of the AI@AU Initiative (https://eng.auburn.edu/ai-au/), leading to extramurally funded projects. CSSE has started enrolling students in a new MS in Artificial Intelligence Engineering program this fall. Selected candidates will be expected to teach core courses in this program, and to develop new undergraduate and graduate courses in AI.

CSSE is home to the Auburn University Center for AI and Cybersecurity Engineering, and is affiliated with the McCrary Institute for Cyber and Critical Infrastructure Security (http://mccrary.auburn.edu). The department currently has a diverse, collegial, and international tenure track, teaching, and research faculty of almost forty, who support a dynamic research enterprise and strong undergraduate and graduate programs (MS in CSSE, MS in Artificial Intelligence Engineering, MS in Cybersecurity Engineering, MS in Data Science & Engineering, and PhD in CSSE). Current student enrollment is 1200+ undergraduate and 200+ graduate (including 100+ PhD) students. Further information may be found on the department's home page https://www.eng.auburn.edu/csse.

CSSE is the highest ranked computer science department in Alabama, ranked 15th among departments in the 10-state southeastern region, and nationwide 40th among departments at public universities and among the top 12% of all departments according to the latest US News and World Report rankings. It was one of the first computer science departments in the country to offer an ABET accredited undergraduate degree in software engineering. Auburn University is one of the nation’s premier public land, sea, and space-grant institutions, consistently ranked among the top 50 public universities of the nation. As a comprehensive Carnegie R1 research university, Auburn maintains high levels of research activity as well as high standards for teaching excellence, offering Bachelor’s, Master’s, Educational Specialist, and Doctor’s degrees in agriculture and engineering, the professions, and the arts and sciences. The university is nationally recognized for its commitment to academic excellence, its positive work environment, its student engagement, and its beautiful campus.

Auburn residents enjoy a thriving community, recognized as one of the “best small towns in America,” with moderate climate and easy access to major cities and to beach and mountain recreational facilities. Situated along the rapidly developing I-85 corridor between Atlanta (GA) and Montgomery (AL), the combined Auburn-Opelika-Columbus statistical area has a population of over 500,000, with excellent public school systems and regional medical centers. Several large and medium-sized industries and six other universities are located within driving distance of Auburn, providing job opportunities to faculty spouses. More information on faculty and community life at Auburn may be found at https://www.auburn.edu/academic/provost/facultyjobs/.

Applicants should submit a cover letter, curriculum vitae, research vision, teaching philosophy, graduate transcripts, and names of references. There is no application deadline. However, applications received by January 31, 2025, are guaranteed full consideration. The application review process will continue until successful candidates are identified. Application link is https://www.auemployment.com/postings/49199.

Successful candidates must meet eligibility requirements for work in the United States at the time the appointment is scheduled to begin and continue working legally for the term of employment.

We welcome applications from women, couples, and those belonging to underrepresented groups in computer science. Auburn University is understanding of and sensitive to the family needs of faculty, including dual career couples: https://www.auburn.edu/academic/provost/pdf/guidelines-dual-career-services.pdf.

Auburn University is an EEO/Vet/Disability Employer committed to building an inclusive and diverse community.