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Department: MCC Computer Science
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Tenure-track faculty in Computer Science, all levels

Northwestern University continues its ambitious initiative to grow and transform Computer Science (CS) [http://www.northwestern.edu/newscenter/stories/2016/06/major-expansion-in-computer-science.html]. The Computer Science department is in the midst of adding twenty new tenure-track faculty in core Computer Science and collaboratively with other disciplines (CS + X), as well as a number of non-tenure-track teaching faculty. We seek outstanding candidates who are excited by the opportunity to help build the future of CS at a world-class university. Northwestern is a leading R1 university comprising a number of highly ranking schools that provide extraordinary opportunities for collaboration across a wide range of disciplines. Located in beautiful Evanston, on the shores of lake Michigan, just outside the diverse and culturally vibrant city of Chicago, Northwestern faculty have ample opportunities to connect with the city’s growing technology sector.

We invite candidates to apply for new positions as Assistant, Associate and Full Professor of Computer Science. We are interested in applications from outstanding candidates in all areas of Computer Science. The department is especially interested in applicants with exceptional research track record in the following areas: database systems, complexity theory, quantum computing (particularly quantum computer systems and quantum algorithms), parallel systems (particularly as it intersects with architecture, programming languages, compilers, operating systems, and high performance computing), global-scale networked systems as critical infrastructure, artificial intelligence (all areas, but especially cognitive systems, multimodal dialogue, automatic knowledge base construction, and cognitive vision/audio), high-level computer vision and image understanding (particularly as it applies to image segmentation, object detection/classification, autonomous navigation, and motion tracking), robotics (all areas, but especially bio-integrated and bio-inspired robotics, including with humans), and machine learning. Machine learning (ML) is a cross-cutting area of interest. Researchers that advance ML by grounding their work in problems that relate to any of the domains mentioned in this call are particularly encouraged to apply.

We also encourage applicants to CS + X faculty positions jointly with other schools or departments at Northwestern, for individuals and teams exploring new research boundaries in computation. In the last few years, we have hired jointly with Preventive Medicine, Statistics, Learning Sciences, Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation, Mechanical Engineering, Economics, Communication Studies, Journalism, and the Segal Design Institute, and we remain committed to interdisciplinary research leveraging Northwestern’s unique strengths and world-class schools in many areas. Priority in all areas will be given to applicants with path-breaking research interests that have the potential to transform both Computer Science and other disciplines.

We encourage candidates to send applications as soon as possible. Applications received by December 10, 2021 will be given full consideration. However, the positions will remain open until filled. Applications received after that date will be considered on a rolling basis. Applicants should submit (1) a cover letter indicating the rank applied for, (2) a curriculum vitae, (3) three to five letters of reference, (4) statements of research and teaching interests, (5) an optional diversity statement that addresses how the candidate contributes to diverse excellence, and (6) two representative publications. Application instructions can be found at https://www.mccormick.northwestern.edu/computer-science/resources/careers-computer-science.html. For general questions about the search or application assistance post submission, contact [email protected].

Northwestern University is an equal opportunity, affirmative action employer and does not discriminate against qualified individuals on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, parental status, marital status, age, disability, citizenship status, veteran status, genetic information, or any other protected class. Individuals from all diverse backgrounds are encouraged to apply. Hiring is contingent upon eligibility to work in the United States. For more information, please see the University’s Policy on Discrimination and Harassment. Job applicants who wish to request an accommodation in the application or hiring process should contact the Office of Equity. Additional information on the accommodations process is available at northwestern.edu/equal-opportunity-access/accommodation/disability.html.