Assistant Professor Positions in Computer Science (Multiple Positions)

Multiple Faculty Positions

(Tenure-Track)

School of Electrical Engineering and Computer Science

Louisiana State University

The Division of Computer Science and Engineering within the School of Electrical Engineering and Computer Science at Louisiana State University (LSU) – Baton Rouge invites applications for five tenure-track Assistant Professors starting August 2023 or earlier. The division is experiencing an all-time high enrollment. Our hiring priority areas include software engineering, programing languages, systems, cybersecurity, computer vision and graphics, artificial intelligence. Candidates from other areas will also be considered. Exceptionally qualified candidates at the rank of associate and full professor with tenure will be considered.

The School of Electrical Engineering and Computer Science is comprised of the Computer Science and Engineering (CSE) Division and the Electrical and Computer Engineering (ECE) Division. The CSE division (www.cse.lsu.edu) has a strong record in research and graduate training (MS and PhD degrees), with ongoing federal, state and industry-funded research projects in many key areas of computer science. The CSE division offers multiple concentration/specialization options including software engineering and cybersecurity at the undergraduate level (BS degree). Our cybersecurity program has been designated one of only 22 programs in the country as a National Center of Academic Excellence in Cyber Operations (CAE-CO).  Excellent opportunities exist for collaboration with the ECE division and other departments in and out of the engineering college, including the Center for Computation and Technology. LSU-HPC provides state-of-the-art supercomputing and storage facilities enabling research collaborations across diverse fields.

Responsibilities:  Teach graduate and undergraduate courses in our priority areas mentioned above; establish a vigorous, extramurally funded research program; publish in highly ranked journals or conference proceedings; supervise graduate students; and serve on committees to support the department’s and LSU’s educational and research missions.  The position will be 50% teaching and 50% research. LSU has a significant number of highly motivated students and in selecting applicants for this position, emphasis will be placed on a candidate’s ability to engage students in and out the classroom.

Required Qualifications: The successful applicant will possess a Ph.D. in Computer Science or other relevant discipline and will have a record of published research and the ability to attract funding. Applicants who are all but dissertation (A.B.D.) and will complete the Ph.D. by the time of appointment will be considered. Women and minorities are strongly encouraged to apply. Campus interviews will be conducted in Baton Rouge, LA, prior to an offer being extended.  Any offer of employment is contingent on a satisfactory pre-employment background check.  Applications will be reviewed starting November 11, 2022, and the review will continue until the positions are filled. We strongly encourage early applications. Inquiries should be directed to the Faculty Search Committee via email at csesearch@lsu.edu.