"Open Rank Academic Faculty in Biomedical Systems Engineering"

Job Summary

The School of Computer and Cyber Sciences at Augusta University invites applications for two tenure-track/tenured faculty positions at the rank of Assistant Professor, Associate Professor or Professor in Biomedical Systems Engineering. The selected candidates will demonstrate the potential for sustained research excellence as well as a commitment to quality in undergraduate and graduate education. The target appointment date is Fall 2024.

Augusta University has embarked on an ambitious, multi-year effort to significantly expand its computing, cybersecurity and data science activities. Information about the school and a description of open positions are available on the school website at https://www.augusta.edu/ccs.

Responsibilities

Teaching - 50%

Teach during the academic year as assigned by the Dean, to include all of the duties and obligations expected of a college professor not limited to, but including grading, maintaining regular office hours, class preparations, and following university policies regarding teaching.

Service - 10%

Service to the School of Computer and Cyber Sciences and Augusta University as requested by the Dean, service to the profession, including local, regional, and national/international leadership within the discipline.

Research - 40%

Persistent scholarship leading to national/international recognition and impact. Key measures of success include publications and presentations appropriate to your field, which can include articles on instruction in your field as well as other activities.

Required Qualifications

PhD in Computer Science, Information Technology, or Cybersecurity.

Assistant Professor - this rank requires a doctoral degree in computer science, information systems, cybersecurity, computer engineering or related disciplines. The candidate must have an active research program with publications appearing in high quality venues, including journals and conference proceedings.

Associate Professor - this rank requires a doctoral degree in computer science, information systems, cybersecurity, computer engineering or related disciplines. At least five years at the rank of Assistant Professor or comparable training, background, and experience are required. The candidate must have an active externally-funded research program with a strong record of publications appearing in high quality venues, including journals and conference proceedings, and commensurate with being an emerging research leader in their discipline. The candidate must be visible within their research community as indicated by membership on the technical program committees of established conferences. The candidate must have a record of mentoring graduate students, introducing them to research, and leading them to graduation.

Professor - This rank requires a doctoral degree in computer science, information systems, cybersecurity, computer engineering or related disciplines. At least five years at the rank of Associate Professor or comparable training, background, and experience are required. The candidate must have an active externally-funded research program and a strong record of competitive federal or state research funding. The candidate must have an outstanding record of publications appearing in high quality venues, including journals and conference proceedings, and commensurate with being a recognized research leader in their discipline. The candidate must be highly visible within their research community as indicated by chairing the technical program committees of established conferences and/or by serving on the editorial boards of leading journals. The candidate must have a proven record of mentoring doctoral students and successfully leading them to graduation.

Required faculty employment qualifications for all USG institutions and all academic ranks within these institutions shall be: Consistent with the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges (SACSCOC)'s requirements for institutional accreditation; Evidence of ability as a teacher; Evidence of activity as a scholar and ability in all other duties assigned; Successful experience (which will necessarily be waived for those just entering the academic profession who meet all other requirements); and, Desirable personal qualities judged on the basis of personal interview, complete biographical data, and recommendations.

Shift/Salary/Benefits

This position is academic year based and typically works August through May, depending on dates outlined in offer letter and yearly contract. The intended work commitment or full-time equivalent (FTE) for this position is 1.0. Salary and compensation is commensurate with education, experience, and achievements. The salary is subject to availability of funds. Comprehensive benefits include medical, dental, vision, sick leave, generous retirement plans, tuition waiver, wellness options, and much more! Also, our full-time employees who have been employed with us successfully for more than 6 months can be considered for the Tuition Assistance Program. Rank and salary are determined at the time of hire and are based on a variety of factors including but not limited to experience, education, credentials, specialty, training, etc. while also considering internal equity and market data. Advancement through the faculty ranks at Augusta University is only through the annual Promotion and Tenure process in which faculty may apply if eligible (typically five-year increments). For more information on ranks, please review the Augusta University Promotion and Tenure website: https://www.augusta.edu/faculty-affairs/promotionandtenure.php.

College/Department Information

The School of Computer and Cyber Sciences was established in 2017 with the mission to provide high-engagement, state-of-the-art technology education and research across its computer science, information technology and cybersecurity disciplines. The School is undergoing an unprecedented transformation, as we are becoming a comprehensive research college, with national prominence, and a leader in computing and cybersecurity education and research. The school is building a strong momentum in externally funded research with increasing number of awards from the National Science Foundation, National Security Agency, Office of Naval Research, and other agencies. The school offers Bachelor of Science degrees in computer science, information technology, cybersecurity, cyber operations, cybersecurity engineering, and biomedical systems engineering. At the graduate level, we offer a Master of Science degree in Information Security Management, a Master of Science degree in Computer Science, and a Doctor of Philosophy program in Computer and Cyber Sciences. The School headquarters are located at the Georgia Cyber Center. The Center is nestled along the Savannah River at the University's Riverfront Campus, located in Augusta's growing cybersecurity corridor. The center includes a cutting-edge cyber range, a 340-seat auditorium, secure briefing space, incubator space for innovation and entrepreneurship, and classrooms; as well as proximity to industry professionals and innovative start-ups.

About Us

Augusta University is Georgia's innovation center for education and health care, training the next generation of innovators, leaders, and healthcare providers in classrooms and clinics on four campuses in Augusta and locations across the state. More than 10,500 students choose Augusta for educational opportunities at the center of Georgia's cybersecurity hub and experiential learning that blends arts and application, humanities, and the health sciences. Augusta is home to Georgia's only public academic health center, where groundbreaking research is creating a healthier, more prosperous Georgia, and world-class clinicians are bringing the medicine of tomorrow to patient care today. Our mission and values make Augusta University an institution like no other. The University System of Georgia is comprised of our 26 institutions of higher education and learning as well as the System Office. Our USG Statement of Core Values are Integrity, Excellence, Accountability, and Respect. These values serve as the foundation for all that we do as an organization, and each USG community member is responsible for demonstrating and upholding these standards. More details on the USG Statement of Core Values and Code of Conduct are available in USG Board Policy 8.2.18.1.2 and can be found online at https://www.usg.edu/policymanual/section8/C224/#p8.2.18_personnel_conduct. Additionally, USG supports Freedom of Expression as stated in Board Policy 6.5 Freedom of Expression and Academic Freedom found online at https://www.usg.edu/policymanual/section6/C2653.

Location

Our Summerville Campus: 2500 Walton Way, Augusta, GA 30904.

How To Apply

To be considered an applicant for this position, you must apply online at https://www.augusta.edu/hr/jobs/#job-portals. The following materials are required and must be submitted as via the application portal: Cover letter that includes a brief synopsis of applicant's primary research areas and the faculty rank in which you would like to be considered; Curriculum vitae including a list of publications; Statement describing research accomplishments and future research plans; Description of experience and philosophy on teaching AU students; Contact information for at least three references; Unofficial transcript copies for all degrees (official transcripts will be requested upon successful completion of an on-campus interview).