Associate Professor of Data Science - Department of ...

Tenure-Track Faculty Position Announcement Department: Computer Science Faculty Hire Number: #25-33 Rank: Associate Professor, Tenure Track Effective Date of Appointment: August 20, 2025 (Subject to Budgetary Approval) Salary Scale: $110,000-$125,000 (Dependent upon qualifications) CSUN's Commitment to You: CSUN is committed to achieving excellence through teaching, scholarship, learning and inclusion. Our values include a respect for all people, building partnerships with the community and the encouragement of innovation, experimentation, and creativity. CSUN strives to cultivate a community in which a diverse population can learn and work in an atmosphere of civility and respect. CSUN is especially interested in candidates who make contributions to equity and inclusion in the pursuit of excellence for all members of the university community. As a Hispanic-serving Institution (HSI), inclusiveness and diversity are integral to CSUN's commitment to excellence in teaching, research, and engagement. About the College: The College of Engineering and Computer Science seeks to be a recognized center for excellence for baccalaureate and master's level education in computer science and in engineering. The College provides a quality education for its students. About the Department: The mission of the Computer Science Department is to prepare students for rewarding careers and higher education. The department offers Bachelor of Science Degrees in Computer Science and Computer Information Technology and Master of Science Degrees in Computer Science and Software Engineering. Position: The department of Computer Science at California State University, Northridge (CSUN) is seeking a tenure-track faculty member at the rank of associate professor in the specialization in data science. The successful candidate will teach primarily data science courses at both the undergraduate and graduate levels, and have research interests in Computational Data Science, Machine Learning, or Natural Language Processing. In addition to teaching, the position requires weekly office hours, attending faculty meetings, participation in assessment of student learning, and service to the department, college, and university. The successful candidate will help the Department achieve equitable academic outcomes for all students through teaching, student mentorship, scholarship, and service. Required Qualifications: A doctoral degree in Computer Science or a closely related field, from an accredited institution at the time of application. Taught at least one Computer Science-related course at the college or university level as instructor of record, either in person, online, or both. Specialization in Computational Data Science, Machine Learning, or Natural Language Processing. Published at least four peer-reviewed papers in the last six years. Preferred Qualifications: Evidence of effective engagement OR potential to engage with a diverse student body. Experience using culturally responsive pedagogy that leads to equitable outcomes for all students. Experience creating a student-centered learning environment. Research/Lab experience that includes working with students from diverse backgrounds. Experience adopting inclusive approaches to mentoring. A specific specialization involving Machine Learning, with preference given to those applying Machine Learning to Natural Language Processing. Taught at least 10 class sections of a variety of courses at a variety of academic levels as instructor of record, either in person, online, or both. Taught courses in their research domain, either in person, online, or both. Published at least 10 peer-reviewed papers in the last 10 years in high quality venues such as ACM, IEEE, or USENIX. Evidence of multiple years of service which may include committee work, student advisement, and grant proposal preparation. Ability to teach a broad range of courses. Strong communication skills conveyed through a well-written and well-organized cover letter, teaching statement, and research statement, all understandable to non-domain experts. Tenure or previous promotion at another institution. Application Deadline: Screening of applications will begin January 24, 2025 . Priority will be given to applicants who meet the screening deadline; however, the position will remain open until filled. How to Apply: Candidates should apply by completing the CSUN online application. Applicants must submit a letter of application, curriculum vitae, teaching statement, and research statement. Cover letters must be max one page, and teaching and research statements must be max two pages. Pages beyond these limits will not be evaluated. At time of appointment, the successful candidate, if not a U.S. citizen, must have authorization from the United States Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) to work in the United States. General Information: CSUN is an Equal Opportunity Employer and prohibits discrimination based on race, color, ethnicity, religion, national origin, age, gender, gender identity/expression, sexual orientation, genetic information, medical condition, marital status, veteran status, and disability. Reasonable accommodations will be provided for applicants with disabilities who self-disclose. #J-18808-Ljbffr

Created: 2025-03-01