Computer Science Tenure-Track Position at Cal Poly Pomona (Apply by 9/29/24)

Minimum requirements include:

  • Ph.D. in Computer Science or a closely related area from an accredited university. (Degree must be conferred by the start date of the position.)
  • Demonstrated commitment to inclusivity and equity. Evidence should be provided in a Student Success Statement that responds to the prompt above - “Inclusive Excellence and Student Success” and addresses at least two of the inclusive excellence criteria listed (please indicate the criteria numbers in your Statement).
  • Demonstrated potential to establish an active research program with undergraduate and/or master’s students.
  • Demonstrated potential for excellent teaching of a broad range of undergraduate courses and graduate courses in Computer Science.

Preferred Qualifications include:

  • Preference will be given to candidate in any of the areas of Generative AI, Software Engineering, Games, Cyber Security, Data Science, and High Performance Computing.
  • Candidates in other major computer science areas will also be considered and are thus highly encouraged to apply.
  • University teaching experience, including teaching assistant experience.
  • Ability to develop/establish an active and sustainable research program based on their specialties.
  • Experience of conducting scholarly research activities with undergraduate and/or graduate students.

Conditions of Employment: 

The person offered this position is required to pass a background check.

Application Process:
A completed application will consist of:

  • Cover letter in which you summarize your interest in the position, relevant teaching, research and student success experience, and how you meet the minimum qualifications mentioned above (up to 2 pages, single-spaced);
  • A Student Success Statement (up to 2 pages, single-spaced) that responds to the prompt above - “Inclusive Excellence and Student Success” and addresses at least two of the inclusive excellence criteria listed (please indicate the criteria numbers in your Statement).
  • Curriculum Vitae;
  • Teaching Philosophy Statement (up to 2 pages);
  • Research Statement that includes proposed research plan and details how undergraduate and graduate students will be involved (up to 4 pages);
  • List of Cal Poly Pomona graduate and undergraduate courses the applicant prefers to teach (see CS Catalog);
  • Unofficial transcripts (undergraduate and graduate, official transcripts will be required of finalists);
  • Names, titles, addresses, emails and telephone numbers of three references who can speak to the applicant’s potential for success in this position;
  • Semi-Finalists for the position will be required to provide three letters of reference (on letterhead, signed and dated within the past two years and uploaded to PageUp by the recommender).

Finalists for the position will: 

  • be required to provide official transcripts for highest degree before the on-campus interview; 
  • be required to provide three letters of reference dated within the past two years;
  • Final candidates being interviewed are expected to make a scholarly presentation to faculty and students, and a teaching demonstration in a class (topics shall be suggested by the search committee).

The positions are open until filled. First consideration will be given to completed applications received no later than Sept. 29, 2024.  Early response is encouraged. 

Please direct inquiries to cs@cpp.edu. 

Applications accepted only via PageUp—online application portal—for University hires.

Salary Range for Academic Year, Nine-month Appointment: $104,000-$108,000.

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