Nathalie Japkowicz

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, 2024. Applicants should have a PhD or an anticipated PhD completion by August 2024 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 nonacademic 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 Artificial Intelligence (E.g., Natural Language Processing, Machine Learning, Network Analysis, Information Visualization), Theoretical Computer Science (Computational Theory, Graph Theory, Algorithms), Cybersecurity, and other traditional areas of Computer Science (E.g., Software Engineering, Database Systems, Graphics, etc.). 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.