The University of Alabama at Birmingham
Department of Computer and Information Sciences
Assistant Professor
The Department of Computer & Information Sciences at the University of Alabama at
Birmingham (UAB) is seeking candidates for a tenure-track/tenure-earning faculty position at
the Assistant Professor rank beginning August 1 2013. For additional information about the
department please visit http://www.cis.uab.edu .
Candidates with leading expertise in Machine Learning and Data Mining with secondary
interests in one or more of the following areas are sought: Security, AI, graphics and
visualization, computer forensics, software engineering, programming languages, and/or high
performance computing. The successful candidate must be able to participate effectively in
multidisciplinary research with scientists in Computer and Information Sciences and with other
researchers for advancing Fundamental Computer Science Research at UAB, including joint
scientific studies, co-advising of students, and funding. Allied expertise in one or more areas is
highly desirable. UAB has made significant commitment to both research and teaching in
Computer Science and specifically in Machine Learning and Data Mining. Candidates must
consequently have strong teaching credentials as well as research credentials. Experience and
success in funded research is an added plus. UAB is a Carnegie Research Extensive University.
Computer and Information Sciences at UAB offers BS, MS, and PhD degrees. The Department
has a strong research focus, excellence in teaching, and a strong commitment to outreach. With
over 340 undergraduate students, it has among the largest ABET accredited programs in
Alabama. Currently, the department is graduating 4-5 PhD students per year, with the goal of
growing this significantly over the next several years. Research expenditures are growing
significantly, and the Department has a leading role in a University-Wide Research Center in
CyberCrime, Security, and Computer Forensics. Collaborations with UAB’s medical enterprise
are strong and growing, with opportunities for faculty to participate in interdisciplinary R&D.
A Ph.D. in Computer Science or a closely related field is required. Applications should include a
complete curriculum vita with a publication list, a statement of future research plans, a statement
on teaching experience and philosophy, and minimally two letters of reference with at least one
letter addressing teaching experience and ability. Applications and all other materials should be
submitted via email (strongly preferred, use PDF format for all documents) to
facappML@cis.uab.edu or via regular mail to:
Search Committee
Department of Computer and Information Sciences
115A Campbell Hall
1300 University Blvd
Birmingham, AL 35294-1170
Review and interviewing of candidates will begin on October 15, 2012 and continue until the
position is filled.
UAB is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer committed to fostering a diverse, equitable and familyfriendly environment in which all faculty and staff can excel and achieve work/life balance irrespective of ethnicity,
gender, faith, gender identity and expression as well as sexual orientation. UAB also encourages applications from
individuals with disabilities and veterans. A pre-employment background investigation is performed on candidates
selected for employment.