Assistant Professor

The Department of Computer Science in the School of Engineering at the University of New Mexico (UNM) invites applications for multiple full-time tenure-track positions at the level of Assistant Professor. We seek innovative and collaborative researchers whose teaching and research interests span broad areas of computer science. Applications are encouraged from researchers working in, but not limited to: machine learning and data science, cybersecurity, human computer interaction, high-performance computing, and interdisciplinary research which blends traditional computer science with other disciplines. Strong candidates in all areas of computing will be considered. We are an inter-disciplinary, family-friendly department located in Albuquerque, New Mexico. Our research and instruction push the boundaries in both traditional Computer Science and its intersections with other fields.

UNM CS is committed to excellence in both undergraduate and graduate education, offering an ABET-accredited BS undergraduate program with over 650 majors, and MS and PhD programs with 100 graduate students. Our programs include a strong Computer Science core as well as opportunities for interdisciplinary education through cross-disciplinary programs such as the Interdisciplinary Film and Digital Media (IFDM) program, UNM Computer Science for All (CS4All), and the Computational Science and Engineering (CSE) graduate certificate program.

The Department has sixteen tenure-track faculty whose research is funded by agencies including NSF, NIH, DARPA, ARO, NASA, and DOE. All faculty hires are growth positions. We are a collegial department housed in the newly renovated Farris Engineering Center. Our faculty excel in interdisciplinary research through numerous collaborations with other UNM schools, departments, and research centers such as the Center for Biomedical Engineering, the Center for Advanced Research Computing, the ARTS (Art, Research, Technology, and Science) Lab, and the UNM Health Sciences Center.

In addition, UNM has extensive ties and a long history of collaboration with nearby research centers such as Los Alamos and Sandia National Laboratories, the Santa Fe Institute, and the Air Force Research Laboratory. UNM has recently executed a formal memorandum of understanding with Los Alamos that allow for joint UNM faculty/LANL laboratory staff appointments.

UNM is the premier research university in the state of New Mexico. UNM is a Carnegie Very High Research Activity Institution and a federally designated Hispanic Serving Institution. It is the only flagship university in the US where a majority of students identify as Hispanic/Latino or Native American. The UNM School of Engineering is partnering with ADVANCE at UNM, an NSF Institutional Transformation grant to help recruit and retain an excellent and diverse faculty. 40% of UNM CS faculty are women and 30% are from minority groups underrepresented in Computer Science. UNM CS offers a unique opportunity to increase diversity in Computer Science.

UNM is located in Albuquerque, the largest city in New Mexico. It is an ethnically diverse city with a rich and tolerant culture, fantastic weather, and unparalleled opportunities for outdoor adventure, including hiking, biking, rock climbing, and skiing. Albuquerque also as has a an excellent cost of living-6% lower than the national average, 16% lower than Denver's, 80% lower than San Francisco's, and 143% lower than NYC's, according to Forbes' cost of living calculator.

Each application must include:

* Cover letter summarizing the applicant's experience

* Curriculum vitae

* Research statement

* Teaching statement

Full contact information for at least three references. Interfolio-managed references are welcome via email. Please send them to unmcsfacultysearch@cs.unm.edu.

* Optional diversity statement, describing experiences and perspectives related to item (3) above. Alternatively, applicants may address this topic in their cover letter or in their teaching and/or research statements.

For best consideration, complete applications must be received by December 5, 2024. The position will remain open until filled. Candidates interested in consideration for a joint appointment with Los Alamos National Laboratory should indicate so in their cover letter.

Minimum Qualifications:

• To qualify, applicants must have completed a
  doctorate in CS or a related area by August 15, 2025.

Preferred Qualifications:

• demonstrated ability to establish a nationally
  visible research program;
• commitment to undergraduate and graduate
  education; and
• a demonstrated commitment to diversity, equity, inclusion, and student success, as well as working with broadly diverse communities.

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Applicants who are appointed to a UNM faculty position are required to provide an official certification of successful completion of all degree requirements prior to their initial employment with UNM.

The University of New Mexico is committed to hiring and retaining a diverse workforce. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer, making decisions without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, veteran status, disability, or any other protected class.