Open Rank Faculty - Computing for Cyber Physical Systems
Posting Details
Posting Details
Posting Number F2208P Working Title Open Rank Faculty - Computing for Cyber Physical Systems Department ENGR-Deans Office About the University of Georgia
Since our founding in 1785, the University of Georgia has operated as Georgia’s oldest, most comprehensive, and most diversified institution of higher education ( https://www.uga.edu/ ). The proof is in our more than 235 years of academic and professional achievements and our continual commitment to higher education. UGA is currently ranked among the top 20 public universities in U.S. News & World Report. The University’s main campus is located in Athens, approximately 65 miles northeast of Atlanta, with extended campuses in Atlanta, Griffin, Gwinnett, and Tifton. UGA employs approximately 3,000 faculty and more than 7,700 full-time staff. The University’s enrollment exceeds 40,000 students including over 30,000 undergraduates and over 10,000 graduate and professional students. Academic programs reside in 18 schools and colleges, as well as a medical partnership with Augusta University housed on the UGA Health Sciences Campus in Athens.
About The College/Unit/Department
ABOUT THE SCHOOL OF COMPUTING
The School of Computing (SoC) is a growing and congenial school of 45 faculty jointly administered by the Franklin College of Arts and Sciences and the College of Engineering. The SoC has nearly 1900 undergraduate majors, 260 graduate students, and another 500 students pursuing minor or one of the three certificates in applied data science, computing, and security and privacy. It offers the B.S., M.S., and Ph.D. degrees in Computer Science, B.S. and MS degrees in Data Science, and an M.S. degree in Cybersecurity and Privacy. The school also contributes to a number of other programs on campus, like M.S and Ph.D degrees in Artificial Intelligence (AI), B.S. in Electrical and Computer Engineering (ECE), and B.A. in Cognitive Science. In addition to the areas in which we are recruiting, our faculty cover a broad range of research interests, including Algorithms, Artificial Intelligence (broadly defined to also include computer vision and robotics), Bioinformatics, Human Computer Interaction, Computer Security and Privacy, Computational Science, and Computer Systems (including parallel, distributed, embedded, real-time, and high-performance computing). Please see https://computing.uga.edu/ for more information about the SoC and the university.
About The College Of Engineering
Faculty hired as part of this initiative will join a rapidly-growing College of Engineering that combines interdisciplinary research and scholarship with excellent instruction and service. The UGA College of Engineering currently enrolls over 3,000 engineering majors and has 104 full-time engineering faculty across 15 degrees. The college also jointly administers the School of Computing in collaboration with the UGA Franklin College of Arts and Sciences. The College of Engineering is comprised for four interdisciplinary schools: the School of Chemical, Materials, and Biomedical Engineering ; School of Electrical and Computer Engineering ; School of Environmental, Civil, Agricultural, and Mechanical Engineering ; and School of Computing . The Franklin College of Art and Science is the oldest and large college at the University of Georgia, comprising of 30 Academic Departments, 8 Institutes and more than 12,000 students pursue one of more than 80 degrees offered by the College.
College/Unit/Department website https://computing.uga.edu/ Posting Type External Retirement Plan TRS or ORP Employment Type Employee Benefits Eligibility Benefits Eligible Underutilization Advertised Salary Anticipated Start Date 08/01/2025 Effective End Date (for Limited-Term postings) Job Posting Date 11/07/2024 Job Closing Date Open until filled Yes Special Instructions to Applicants
Applicants are asked to submit the following information along with their application:
• A detailed curriculum vita.
• A cover letter (not to exceed one page) addressing the candidate’s experience relative to the responsibilities of the position.
• A teaching statement not to exceed 2 pages.
• A research statement not to exceed 2 pages.
• The names, titles, and contact information for three professional references.
Inquiries about the positions should be directed to the chair of the search committee, Dr. Kyu Lee in School of Computing.
Review of applications will begin on Jan. 15, 2025; however, applications will be accepted until the positions are filled.
Selected applicants will be required to submit transcripts and be subject to a background check demonstrating eligibility for employment with the University of Georgia.
Location of Vacancy Athens Area EEO Statement
The University of Georgia is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, ethnicity, age, genetic information, disability, gender identity, sexual orientation or protected veteran status. Persons needing accommodations or assistance with the accessibility of materials related to this search are encouraged to contact Central HR (hrweb@uga.edu).
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Position Details
Position Information
Classification Title Open Rank FLSA Faculty Rank Open Rank Contract Type Academic (9 mo.) Tenure Status Tenure Track or Tenured Minimum Qualifications
All candidates must have a Ph.D. in computer science, computer engineering, or a closely related discipline.
Position Summary
The College of Engineering at the University of Georgia invites applications for one position with expertise in Computing for Cyber Physical Systems.
This position seeks to identify highly qualified candidates with expertise in Computing research applicable to Cyber Physical Systems. With this position, we aim to hire a researcher who can address one or more of the inter-dependent and overlapping issues associated on software aspects of cyber-physical systems. These issues include safety (including safety of AI-enabled cyber-physical systems), dependability, real-time processing, and the needs associated with the use of sensors, such as: sensor systems, sensor networking, and sensor data processing and management. Such a researcher will be expected to contribute to major College of Engineering and University of Georgia thrusts and investments in areas like e-mobility, manufacturing, health, and others, where most of the modern and emerging systems are cyber-physical systems. This position will be centered in the College of Engineering and Franklin College of Arts and Sciences co-administered School of Computing (SoC) and will be supervised by the Director of SoC.
This tenured or tenure-track faculty position at the Assistant or Associate Professor level will start on August 1, 2025, and will be an academic-year appointment (9 months) with an opportunity to supplement salary during the summer. The new faculty member will be expected to develop a vigorous, high-impact, externally funded research program, work closely with existing faculty, effectively mentor graduate students, effectively support our teaching mission at the undergraduate and graduate levels, and be involved in service for the School, College, and/or the University and the profession.
Additional Requirements
Applicants for an Assistant Professor should hold a Ph.D. in Computer Science or a related field with a strong record of high-quality publications.
A candidate at the Associate Professor rank should be a recognized national scholar with at least 6 years of relevant experience, including an outstanding record of significant extramural research funding, publications in high-impact journals and conference proceedings, and mentoring of graduate students.
For an Associate Professor level hire to be eligible for tenure upon appointment, candidates must have been tenured at a prior institution and must have an established demonstrable national reputation for research. Candidates must be approved for tenure upon appointment before hire. Please see the requirements for the Associate Professor rank in the unit criteria for promotion and tenure .
Relevant/Preferred Education, Experience, Licensure, And/or Certification
Candidates must have a documented research background appropriate for the appointment rank, as evidenced by peer-reviewed publications. For information about the requirements for each faculty rank, please see the UGA Guidelines for Appointment, Promotion and Tenure .
A candidate for Associate Professor position should have a national reputation with at least 6 years of relevant experience, including a record of significant extramural research funding, and mentoring of graduate students.
Preferred Skills
Preferred Knowledge, Skills, Abilities and/or Competencies Physical Demands
Typical lab, office, and teaching environment.
Is this a Position of Trust? No Does this position have operation, access, or control of financial resources? No Does this position require a P-Card? No Is having a P-Card an essential function of this position? No Is driving a responsibility of this position? No Does this position have direct interaction or care of children under the age of 18 or direct patient care? No Does this position have Security Access (e.g., public safety, IT security, personnel records, patient records, or access to chemicals and medications) No Credit and P-Card policy
Be advised a credit check will be required for all positions with financial responsibilities. For additional information about the credit check criteria, visit the UGA Credit Background Check website .
Background Investigation Policy
Offers of employment are contingent upon completion of a background investigation including, a criminal background check demonstrating your eligibility for employment with the University of Georgia; confirmation of the credentials and employment history reflected in your application materials (including reference checks) as they relate to the job-based requirements of the position applied for; and, if applicable, a satisfactory credit check. You may also be subject to a pre-employment drug test for positions with high-risk responsibilities, if applicable. Please visit the UGA Background Check website .
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Applicant Documents
Required Documents
• Resume/CV
• Cover Letter
• List of References with Contact Information
• Teaching Portfolio/Philosophy
• Research Portfolio/Philosophy
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