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Position Number 998709 Functional Title Assistant Professor of Computer Science (Informatics/Interdisciplinary) Position Type Tenure Stream Position Eclass FC - Faculty 9 month Non Leave earn University Information

UNC Greensboro, located in the Piedmont Triad region of North Carolina, is a higher-research activity university as classified by the Carnegie Foundation. Founded in 1891 and one of the original three UNC system institutions, UNCG is one of the most diverse universities in the state with nearly 20,000 students and over 2,700 faculty and staff members representing more than 90 nationalities. With 17 Division I athletic teams, 85 undergraduate degrees in over 100 areas of study, as well as 74 master’s and 32 doctoral programs, UNCG is consistently recognized nationally among the top universities for academic excellence and value, with noted strengths in health and wellness, visual and performing arts, nursing, education, and more. For additional information, please visit uncg.edu and follow UNCG on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram.

Primary Purpose of the Organizational Unit

The Department of Computer Science at UNCG is a thriving department with an established, ABET- accredited B.S. degree program and an active M.S. degree program, and is experiencing rapid enrollment growth. The department currently has 9 tenured and tenure-track faculty members who are all active in research, as well as lecturers and part-time faculty. For more information on the Computer Science Department, visit the Department’s web page at http://compsci.uncg.edu/ .

Position Summary

The University of North Carolina at Greensboro (UNCG) seeks applications for a tenure-track position at the rank of Assistant Professor in the Department of Computer Science starting August 1, 2019. We are looking for candidates who show exceptional promise in both research and teaching. Preferred research areas are those that build upon our existing areas of strength, which include algorithms, artificial intelligence, bioinformatics, data analytics, databases and data mining, foundations of computer science, human-computer interaction, image processing, networking, and security, but applicants in other research areas are also encouraged to apply. We are particularly interested in candidates who can pursue interdisciplinary research in the natural and social sciences. Half of the teaching responsibilities of this position will be dedicated to UNCG’s new interdisciplinary Master of Science in Informatics and Analytics program.

Minimum Qualifications

Candidates must hold or anticipate a Ph.D. in Computer Science or a related discipline by August 1, 2019.

Preferred Qualifications Tenure Status Tenure Track Special Instructions to Applicants

Submit curriculum vitae, research and teaching statements, names of four professional references through UNCG JobSearch at http://jobsearch.uncg.edu and click on “Tenure Stream Faculty” to apply for position 998709. You may direct your informal inquiries to Dr. Stephen Tate, Department of Computer Science, University of North Carolina at Greensboro, Greensboro, NC 27402 (cssearch@uncg.edu).

Reference letters—Applicants are asked to provide the names, email addresses and phone numbers of at least three (3) contacts to provide letters of recommendations, in the Reference section of the electronic application. These contacts will be solicited by the UNCGjobsearch system via email, and asked to provide a confidential letter of recommendation on behalf of the applicant. This will occur when an applicant is being carefully being considered for an interview.

Recruitment Range Competitive Org #-Department Computer Science - 12228 Job Open Date 10/30/2018 For Best Consideration Date 01/15/2019 Job Close Date Open Until Filled Yes FTE 1.0 (Full-Time) Type of Appointment Permanent Time Limited Duration Number of Months per Year 9 FLSA Exempt ADA Checklist

ADA Checklist

"R" for Rare (0-30%),"O" for Occasional (30-60%),"F" for Frequent (60-90%),"C" for Constant (90-100%).

Physical Effort Reading - F, Writing - F, Hearing - F, Talking - O, Standing - O, Sitting - F, Walking - O Work Environment Inside - C Applicant Documents Required Documents

1. Resume/CV
2. Cover Letter
3. List of References
4. Teaching Philosophy
5. Research Statement

Optional Documents

1. Other Documents

Supplemental Questions

Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).

1. * Please indicate how you learned of the vacant position for which you are applying:
   • UNCGjobsearch Website
   • Piedmont Triad Area Newspaper
   • The Chronicle of Higher Education
   • Inside Higher Ed
   • Other professional journal / website
   • NCWorks.gov
   • UNC School System Job Board
   • Personal Networking
   • Facebook
   • Twitter
   • Indeed.com
   • NorthCarolinaDiversity.com
   • Other
2. If you selected "Other", please provide the name of the resource here.

   (Open Ended Question)

3. * Are you eligible to work in the United States without sponsorship?
   • Yes
   • No