Computer Science and Engineering

Computer Science and Computer Engineering Faculty Positions

The Department of Computer Science and Engineering at the University of North Texas invites applications and nominations for one faculty position at the level of Associate Professor to start in Fall 2008. Applicants are required to have  expertise in Security and Information Assurance, Cyber Trust or a closely related area. The position requires an earned doctoral degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering or a related field. Applicants must demonstrate an established record of quality teaching, funding history, graduate student supervision and national recognition.

The CSE department offers BS, MS degrees both in Computer Science and Computer Engineering and a PhD in Computer Science and Engineering. The department will offer a new and innovative interdisciplinary BA in Information Technology degree starting in Fall 2008. Typical enrollments include over 600 undergraduate, 100 masters and 40 doctoral students. The department is anticipating continued growth of its graduate programs. The department currently employs 19 tenured/tenure-track faculty and 4 lecturers. More information about the department can be found at http://www.cse.unt.edu/

The department plays a central role in the newly formed College of Engineering. The department and the college are strongly committed to research and teaching excellence, and increasing national visibility. The University of North Texas is a Carnegie Doctoral/Research Extensive university and the fourth largest public university in Texas. Located in Denton, north of Dallas, 35 minutes from the DFW airport, UNT enrollments exceed 33,000 students, registered in 98 bachelor's, 123 master's and 47 doctoral degree programs. The city of Denton and the DFW metroplex host a variety of cultural and social events throughout the year. The area also offers numerous employment opportunities to professional spouses.

Interested persons should send applications and nominations including a detailed curriculum vitae and have at least three letters of reference sent to:

Faculty Search Committee,
Department of Computer Science and Engineering
P.O. Box 311366
Denton, Texas, 76203

or electronically to: faculty_search {at} cse.unt.edu.  The committee will begin its review of applications on December 1, 2007, and will continue to review applications once every month. The committee will accept applications until the position is filled, or the search is closed.

The University of North Texas is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action/ADA employer, committed to diversity in its faculty and educational programs.

Non-Tenure Track Assistant Professor of Computer Science

The University of North Texas is seeking applications to fill a faculty position at its Dallas Campus in Computer Science and Information Technology Program. This is a non-tenure-track position, renewable for up to five years, beginning in fall 2008. Other than not participating in the University tenure award process, all other standard University of North Texas, College of Engineering, and appropriate academic department’s personnel rules and procedures apply to this position. Salary is competitive and commensurate with experience. Summer employment is contingent on student demand and funding.

The assistant professor will teach on the UNT Dallas Campus and will be expected to teach courses primarily in information technology and computer science while working with community and industry groups to develop enrollment in the Bachelor’s of Arts degree in Information Technology as well as the BS in Computer Science. The workload of the faculty member in this position will be teaching a minimum of three courses per semester. In addition, the candidates must be willing to develop a record of service to the academic program, the university, and the community.

The annual evaluation of the assistant professor will be conducted according to the guidelines of an appropriate academic department. Comments and observations from the Vice Provost of the Dallas Campus will be requested as part of the annual evaluation process. The individual will be housed at and provide instruction to the students at the UNT Dallas Campus, as well as by video conference to the UNT Denton campus.

Candidates must have an earned doctorate in Computer Science, Computer Engineering or a related field. Prior successful teaching experience at the university level and experience with distance learning is highly preferred. Successful experience in Information Technology, Software Engineering or other technology areas is desirable.

Review of applicants will begin immediately and continue until the position is filled.

Submit letter of application, complete curriculum vitae, and have at least three letters of reference mailed to:

Dr. Krishna Kavi, Chair
Computer Science and Engineering
University of North Texas.
PO Box 311366
Denton, TX 76203

The University of North Texas is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action institution committed to diversity in its educational programs, thereby creating a welcoming environment for everyone.

Part Time Instructors and Adjunct Faculty

The Department of Computer Science and Engineering is looking for instructors to teach courses in software engineering, real-time operating systems, real-time software development, embedded systems, and others, both at the undergraduate and graduate level. Some of these courses are required for our new Computer Engineering degree programs. A brief description of these courses can be found on our website. The schedule of these classes can be negotiated to permit those who have a full time employment elsewhere.

A PhD in Computer Science, Computer Engineering or related field is required for teaching graduate level courses. An MS and at least 18 hours of graduate level coursework in Computer Science or Computer Engineering is required for teaching undergraduate level courses.

UNT will pay $4500-$5000 per each class. If interested, please contact CSE department at UNT, or send an email either to pettyjoh{at}unt.edu or brazile{at}cse.unt.edu or kavi{at}cse.unt.edu.