Open Faculty Positions

CIS Open Faculty Positions

CIS Tenure or Tenure-track Positions 2023

Position Description:

The School of Engineering and Applied Science at the University of Pennsylvania continues to expand rapidly. In pursuit of this goal, the Department of Computer and Information Science is engaged in an ambitious, multi-year hiring effort for tenure-track positions at the Assistant, Associate, and Full Professor levels. We have hired 19 tenured or tenure track faculty in the last 5 years and continue to look to grow.

Please see http://highlights.cis.upenn.edu for more information on our current faculty research areas, the department, and highlighted projects.

We seek individuals with stellar research achievement and potential, who will excel in teaching undergraduate and graduate courses and take a position of international leadership in defining their field of study. Leadership in cross-disciplinary collaborations is of particular interest. Successful applicants will find Penn to be a stimulating environment conducive to professional growth. This position will start July 1, 2023.

We seek individuals who embrace and reflect diversity in the broadest sense. Our faculty participate in departmental and school-level efforts to promote Diversity, Equity and Inclusion, and to work closely with students to identify and address diversity challenges. We request a discussion of candidates’ experiences in establishing and maintaining supportive, inclusive environments for diverse student communities, and what plans they have for being involved in diversity efforts at Penn.

Qualifications:

Applicants must have a PhD in Computer Science or a relevant discipline. We seek exceptional candidates in all areas of computer science, with a special interest in computer security, data science, bioinformatics and computational biology, computer systems, artificial intelligence and machine learning, quantum computing, and information visualization. We especially invite applications from candidates whose interests are aligned with the school’s strategic plan: https://www.seas.upenn.edu/about/strategic-plan/.

Application Instructions:

Application Instructions: To ensure full consideration, applicants are encouraged to apply by November 30th, 2022. However, applications will be accepted until positions are filled. Please submit a cover letter, curriculum vitae, research statement, teaching statement, statement on inclusion and diversity, and three letters of reference. Other supporting documents are optional. Applications must be submitted online through Interfolio. Other supporting documents are optional.

COVID-19 Vaccination Policy

COVID-19 vaccination is a requirement for all employees at the University of Pennsylvania. New hires are expected to be fully vaccinated before beginning work at the University. Visit the Penn COVID-19 Response website for the latest information about Penn’s vaccine requirements.

To apply for this position please visit: http://apply.interfolio.com/114861

CIS Lecturer Positions 2023

Position Description:

The University of Pennsylvania’s Department of Computer & Information Science is pleased to welcome applications for multiple teaching positions as a Lecturer or Senior Lecturer. It is a very exciting time to be engaged in computer science education at Penn, as we are experiencing incredible growth and interest in CS courses at all levels, are developing new on-campus and online learning programs, and are rapidly growing the size of our faculty (23 hires in the last 5 years).

We are seeking dedicated, accomplished, full-time instructors to teach introductory-sequence courses, undergraduate electives, and Master’s-level courses in software engineering, data science, machine learning, artificial intelligence, software systems, cyber security, and other areas, starting in July 2023.

Additionally (see separate job posting), as part of our revamped teaching-track faculty career path, we also have an open Practice Assistant Professor position. This is a great career choice for teaching-focused faculty members who have a track record of published research in engineering education and are interested in developing and publishing on innovative pedagogical techniques. Applicants are encouraged to apply for any/all positions for which they think they may be qualified.

We seek individuals who embrace and reflect diversity in the broadest sense. Members of our teaching faculty participate in departmental and school-level efforts to promote Diversity, Equity and Inclusion, and to work closely with students to identify and address diversity challenges. As such, we request a discussion of candidates’ experiences in establishing and maintaining supportive, inclusive environments for diverse student communities, and what plans they have for being involved in diversity efforts at Penn.

Qualifications:

Master’s or PhD in Computer Science or relevant discipline, or equivalent experience

Application Instructions:

To ensure full consideration, applicants are encouraged to apply by November 15th, 2022. However, applications will be accepted until positions are filled. Please submit a cover letter, curriculum vitae, teaching statement, statement on inclusion and diversity, and three letters of recommendation. Other supporting documents are optional. Applications must be submitted online via Interfolio.

COVID-19 Vaccination Policy

To apply for this position please visit: http://apply.interfolio.com/115204

CIS Practice Assistant Professor 2023

Position Description:

The University of Pennsylvania’s Department of Computer & Information Science is pleased to welcome applications for teaching faculty under the Practice Professor track. It is a very exciting time to be engaged in computer science education at Penn: we are experiencing incredible growth and interest in CS courses at all levels, are developing new on-campus and online learning programs, and are rapidly growing the size of our faculty (23 hires in the last 5 years).

We are seeking dedicated, accomplished, full-time faculty to teach introductory-sequence courses, undergraduate electives, and Master’s-level courses in software engineering, data science, machine learning, artificial intelligence, cybersecurity, software systems, and other areas, starting in July 2023.

As part of our revamped teaching-track career path, our Practice Assistant Professor position seeks teaching-focused faculty members, who have a track record of research in engineering education and developing and publishing on innovative pedagogical techniques. Applicants who desire to pursue this track but do not yet have an extensive publication history are encouraged to apply also to our posting for a Lecturer position.

Qualifications:

PhD in Computer Science or relevant discipline.

Application Instructions:

To ensure full consideration, applicants are encouraged to apply by November 15th, 2022. However, applications will be accepted until positions are filled. Please submit a cover letter, curriculum vitae, research statement, teaching statement, statement on inclusion and diversity, and three letters of reference. Other supporting documents are optional. Applications must be submitted online through Interfolio.

COVID-19 Vaccination Policy:

To apply for this position please visit: http://apply.interfolio.com/115207

The University of Pennsylvania values diversity and seeks talented students, faculty and staff from diverse backgrounds. The University of Pennsylvania is an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer. Candidates are considered for employment without regard to race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, creed, national or ethnic origin, citizenship status, age, disability, veteran status or any other legally protected class. Questions or concerns about this should be directed to the Executive Director of the Office of Affirmative Action and Equal Opportunity Programs, University of Pennsylvania, 421 Franklin Building, 3451 Walnut Street, Philadelphia, PA 19104-6205; or (215) 898-6993 (Voice) or (215) 898-7803 (TDD)