Assistant Professor, Software Engineering

University of Arizona

life insurance, vision insurance, sick time

United States, Arizona, Tucson

Nov 18, 2024

Assistant Professor, Software Engineering
Posting Number	req20923
Department	Systems and Industrial Engr
Department Website Link	https://sie.engineering.arizona.edu/
Medical Sub-Speciality
Location	Main Campus
Address	1127 E. James E. Rogers Way, Tucson, AZ 85721 USA
Position Highlights	The Department of Systems and Industrial Engineering (SIE) at the University of Arizona invites applications and nominations for a tenure-track position at the rank of Assistant Professor in Software Engineering with an anticipated start date of August 2025. Specific areas of interest include (1) Formal Methods in Software Engineering, (2) Empirical Software Engineering, (3) Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning for Software Engineering, (4) Software Architecture, Design, (5) Software Evolution, Maintenance and Quality, and (6) Parallel, Distributed, HPC, and Concurrent Systems. The ideal candidate should document publications of research at a high-quality level in well-respected peer-reviewed venues. Review of applications will begin on November 18th 2024; however, applications will be accepted until the position is filled. Outstanding UA benefits include health, dental, and vision insurance plans; life insurance and disability programs; sick leave and holidays; UA/ASU/NAU tuition reduction for the employee and qualified family members; retirement plans; access to UA recreation and cultural activities; and more! The University of Arizona has been recognized for our innovative work-life programs. For more information about working at the University of Arizona and relocations services, please click here.
Duties & Responsibilities	The successful candidate will be expected to establish a strong externally-funded research program, help grow the Software Engineering undergraduate and graduate degree programs, teach undergraduate courses, and develop graduate courses, and contribute to mentoring students, including those from traditionally underrepresented backgrounds. The successful candidate will also be expected to contribute to an environment that nurtures collaboration among researchers across the College and University. The successful candidate will also participate in outreach and contribute to departmental, college, and university service. In these, and other ways, the faculty member will help to develop innovative approaches to enhancing student engagement, increasing diversity, ensuring equity, and expanding collaborations with community and business partners.
Minimum Qualifications	Ph.D. (or equivalent degree) at the time of hire in Software Engineering, Computer Science, Computer Engineering, or a closely related field. The selected candidate must provide education credentials during the offer discussions. No experience beyond the Ph.D. is required for appointment at the Assistant Rank.
Preferred Qualifications
Rank	Assistant Professor
Tenure Information	Tenure Track (T/TE)
FLSA	Exempt
Full Time/Part Time	Full Time
Number of Hours Worked per Week	40
Job FTE	1.0
Work Calendar	Academic
Job Category	Faculty
Benefits Eligible	Yes - Full Benefits
Rate of Pay	$106,000 - $130,000
Compensation Type	salary at 1.0 full-time equivalency (FTE)
Type of criminal background check required:	Name-based criminal background check (non-security sensitive)
Number of Vacancies	1
Target Hire Date	Start of Fall 2025
Expected End Date
Contact Information for Candidates	Dr. Pratik Satam \| pratiksatam@arizona.edu Mauro Oliveros \| moliveros@arizona.edu
Open Date	10/17/2024
Open Until Filled	Yes
Documents Needed to Apply	Curriculum Vitae (CV), Cover Letter, and Four Additional Documents
Special Instructions to Applicant	Please submit the following documents: 1) CV 2) Cover Letter 3) In 'Additional Document 1' slot: Statement of Research Interests (no more than 3 pages) 4) In 'Additional Document 2' slot: Statement of Teaching Philosophy (no more than 2 pages) 5) In 'Additional Document 3' slot: Three Reference's Contact Information (phone and email) 6) In 'Additional Document 4' slot: Copies of 3 publications relevant to the position.
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