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Tenured/Tenure-Track Faculty in Computer Science / Robotics
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Position Number: 5693838
Location: Boulder, CO
Position Type: Science - Computer Science

Tenured/Tenure-Track Faculty in Computer Science / Robotics

Requisition Number: 59613
Location: Boulder Colorado
Employment Type: Faculty
Schedule: Full Time
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Job Summary

The Computer Science Department, within the College of Engineering and Applied Science at the University of Colorado Boulder, invites applications for a faculty position at the Assistant Professor level that will contribute to the college's growing MS and PhD program in robotics. While this position is anticipated to be hired at the Assistant Professor rank, qualified candidates may be considered at the Associate Professor or Professor rank. Successful candidates will have a relevant doctorate and an outstanding record of achievement of impactful research in academia, industry, and/or national laboratories. They will have a strong commitment to teaching at the undergraduate and graduate levels, to providing service to the university, the profession, and to broadening the intellectual diversity of the College.

The search will prioritize candidates in computational areas of robotics such as perception, learning and artificial intelligence, especially those focused on robotic manipulation or humanoid robotics. Women and underrepresented minorities are highly encouraged to apply.
The University of Colorado Boulder is committed to building a culturally diverse community of faculty, staff, and students dedicated to contributing to an inclusive campus environment. We are an Equal Opportunity employer, including veterans and individuals with disabilities.

Who We Are

The University of Colorado Boulder (CU Boulder) is one of Colorado's flagship public institutions and among the most research-active public universities in the country. The College of Engineering and Applied Science is the second largest school or college on the CU Boulder campus, is ranked as a top 10 public graduate engineering program and a top 20 undergraduate engineering program, with multiple specialty programs ranked in the top 20 as well. Equally importantly, we are committed to fostering a diverse, inclusive, and academically excellent community. Our approximately 250 tenure-track, 115 instructional-track, and 30 research-track faculty serve more than 6,000 undergraduate students, 1,300 master's students, and 1,000 PhD students. Our college recently updated its strategic vision to include three core foci: (i) Research & Innovation, (ii) Education, and (iii) Inclusion. We assert that a diverse faculty is necessary for achieving these goals and our campus diversity plan. We believe that our college's success requires faculty who actively work to create an inclusive culture within the college.

The Department of Computer Science is the largest department in the College of Engineering and now includes about 2000 undergraduate and 500 graduate students. The new Robotics MS/PhD program involves more than 40 faculty from Aerospace, Chemical & Biological, Mechanical, and Civil Engineering, Computer Science, and the interdisciplinary ATLAS institute.

What Your Key Responsibilities Will Be

Successful candidates will be expected to engage in undergraduate and graduate teaching and mentoring; develop an externally funded research program in their technical area; contribute professional leadership and service to their unit, the college, and their professional community; and cultivate and contribute to the inclusive excellence of our academic community.
The typical distribution of work for this role is 40% teaching, 40% scholarly and creative work (research), and 20% leadership and service.

What You Should Know

The anticipated start date for this position is Fall 2025, but a later start date may be negotiated.
We are committed to diversity, equity, and inclusion and encourage faculty to apply who will enrich our environment and further our strategic priorities. As part of the University of Colorado Boulder's deep commitment to equity, diversity, and inclusion, the campus has implemented a reference check program with respect to final candidates for tenured faculty appointments. The reference check program is intended to allow CU Boulder to collect and review information about a candidate's conduct at their previous institutions, specifically, conduct related to sexual misconduct, harassment, and/or discrimination - before making hiring decisions. All final candidates for tenured faculty appointments are required to complete an Authorization to Release Information.

What We Can Offer

The anticipated academic year salary range for this position at the Assistant Professor rank is $120,000 to $135,000.
The full salary range for Assistant Professor, Associate Professor, and Professor is $120,000-$190,000, dependent on rank.
A relocation stipend may be available within CEAS guidelines.
A recruitment incentive is available within CS Department guidelines.
Tenure-track faculty benefits include eligibility for gender-neutral paid parental leave; housing down-payment assistance programs; a relocation and dual career assistance program; and teaching, research, and professional development.

Benefits

The University of Colorado offers excellent benefits, including medical, dental, retirement, paid time off, tuition benefit and ECO Pass. The University of Colorado Boulder is one of the largest employers in Boulder County and offers an inspiring higher education environment. Learn more about the University of Colorado Boulder.

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What We Require

Applicants must have earned a research doctorate in Computer Science, Robotics or a related discipline, or have their degree conferred before starting a tenure-track faculty appointment.
Candidates being considered for appointment at the Associate Professor or Professor rank must meet University standards and unit criteria for tenure and promotion to the designated rank. These criteria generally include having an established and ongoing program of original research, a strong publication record, a demonstrated ability to obtain external funding, and a record of high-quality teaching and mentoring.

Special Instructions

To apply, please submit the following materials as individual PDF files:

Cover Letter: A one-page cover letter describing your interest in the position and summarizing your personal academic goals.
Resume/CV: A current curriculum vitae.
A Statement of Research Philosophy: A statement of your experience and plans for research and/or creative work that contributes to the body of knowledge in your field and provides broader benefits to education and society. (2-3 pages)
A Statement of Teaching Philosophy: A statement of your experience and plans for teaching and mentoring a diverse student body and developing inclusive pedagogy practices. (2-3 pages)
Contributions to Diversity and Inclusion Statement: In this statement, describe your experience and demonstrated ability to advance diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) within your research, teaching, and/or service to the benefit of student learning, campus culture, and society. Please provide details on your track record, calibrated to your career stage, that outlines your research, teaching, or leadership/service activities to advance DEI and the role you played in these efforts. In addition, describe your specific plans for advancing DEI as a potential faculty member in Computer Science within the College of Engineering and Applied Science at the University of Colorado Boulder. (1-2 pages)

Information about the department's inclusive excellence strategy can be found here.
Additional guidance on writing this statement can be found here.

Names and contact information for three or more references: Please upload a document that lists the name, email, and phone number for references who will be contacted by phone.

Note - during the application process, you will separately be asked to provide the contact information for three (3) references who will be asked to provide letters of recommendation later in the search process. These references may be the same or different than those you list on your phone check document.

Application review will begin November 1, 2024, and will continue on a rolling basis. For full consideration please apply by December 1, 2024.

Note: Application materials will not be accepted via email. For consideration, applications must be submitted through CU Boulder Jobs (search by job title or requisition #59613). Background checks will be conducted for all final candidates.

In compliance with the Colorado Job Application Fairness Act, in any materials you submit, you may redact or remove age-identifying information such as age, date of birth, or dates of school attendance or graduation. You will not be penalized for redacting or removing this information.

To apply, visit https://jobs.colorado.edu/jobs/JobDetail/Tenured-Tenure-Track-Faculty-in-Computer-Science-Robotics/59613