Assistant Professor of Computing and Information Science (Focus: Machine Learning)

The University of Maine School of Computing and Information Science seeks applicants for a tenure-track Assistant Professor position, with an anticipated start date of September 1, 2025. Our primary target focus is the broad areas of machine learning, artificial intelligence, and their applications.

Essential duties and responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

• Establish and sustain a dynamic research program in the field of expertise, yielding well-placed publications and supported by external awards.
• Be an engaging teacher, adviser, and mentor at both the undergraduate and graduate levels
• Engage in activities to support inclusive excellence. 
• Participate actively in the development of innovative computing curricula and recruitment of students
• Engage in service to the School, Colleges, University, and profession

The School of Computing and Information Science is home to undergraduate programs in Computer Science, Human-Centered Technology Design, and New Media, and nine graduate programs, including two Ph.D. programs and several online MS and Certificate programs. SCIS currently has 18 full-time faculty members and enrolls approximately 360 undergraduate and 150 graduate students. The School is a member of the College of Liberal Arts and Sciences and the College of Engineering and Computing.

About the University:

The University of Maine is a community of more than 11,900 undergraduate and graduate students, and 2,500 employees located on the Orono campus, the regional campus in Machias, and throughout the state. UMaine is a land, sea and space grant university, and maintains a leadership role as the University of Maine System's flagship institution. UMaine is the state's public research university and a Carnegie R1 top-tier research institution, dedicated to providing excellent teaching, research and service for Maine, the nation and the world. More information about UMaine is at umaine.edu. 

The University of Maine offers a wide range of benefits for employees including, but not limited to, tuition benefits (employee and dependent), comprehensive insurance coverage including medical, dental, vision, life insurance, and short and long term disability as well as retirement plan options.

UMaine is located in beautiful Central Maine. Many employees report that a primary reason for choosing to come to UMaine is quality of life. Numerous cultural activities, excellent public schools, safe neighborhoods, high quality medical care, little traffic, and a reasonable cost of living make the greater Bangor area a wonderful place to live. Learn more about what the Bangor region has to offer here.

Qualifications:
Required:

• A PhD in computer science or a closely related discipline is required by date of hire.
• Strong research profile in the foundations and applications of machine learning and artificial intelligence as demonstrated by relevant and recent contributions in top peer-reviewed conferences and journals.
• Qualifications to teach graduate and undergraduate courses in computer science in the foundations and applications of machine learning.
• Interest in research mentoring of both undergraduate and graduate students. 
• Effective oral and written communication skills. 

Preferred:

• Expertise and interest in the applications of ML/AI to at least one of ethics, privacy and security, human-centered computing, advanced manufacturing, agriculture/sylviculture, or sustainability. 
• Record of effective collaboration with researchers in other disciplines.
• Documented participation in activities promoting inclusive excellence and success in supporting students with various levels of preparation.
• Evidence of ability to teach across multiple areas of need, including at least one of ethics, cybersecurity, and foundations of computing. 
• Evidence of effectiveness in teaching in areas of need. 
• Record of submitting competitive grants and obtaining extramural funding.

Other Information: 

To be considered for this position you will need to “Apply” and upload the documentation listed below:

1. cover letter which describes your experience, interests, and suitability for the position
2. resume/curriculum vitae
3. teaching statement
4. research statement 

Candidates selected to proceed to the final stages of the search process will be requested to provide a list of names and contact information for references.

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