Open Rank Professor in Computer Science (Computer Systems and Networks)

Indiana University

Indiana University

Posted on Mar 8, 2025

Open Rank Professor in Computer Science (Computer Systems and Networks)

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Review of applications will begin immediately. Applications received by December 15, 2024 will be assured full consideration, but we will continue accepting applications until the position is filled. Interested candidates should review application requirements and apply online at:

https://indiana.peopleadmin.com/postings/26125

To apply for the Open Rank Faculty Position in CS Systems and Networks, please click the “Apply for this job” link at the top of this page and upload in PDF format:

1) letter of application; 2) current curriculum vitae; 3) research statement; 4) statement of teaching philosophy including a list of the types of classes you can teach.

You will also need to fill out in the application the names and contact information for three references we may solicit for letters of recommendation.

Posting Details

Position Details
Title Open Rank Professor in Computer Science (Computer Systems and Networks)
Appointment Status Tenure
Department IU Bloomington Computer Science
Location Bloomington
Position Summary
The Luddy School of Informatics, Computing, and Engineering at Indiana University (IU) Bloomington invites applications for one full-time tenure track / tenured (open rank) professor position in the area of Computer Systems in the Computer Science (CS) department to begin August 1, 2025. We seek candidates who can teach and lead research in the following areas: operating systems, distributed systems, mobile computing, computer networks, embedded systems, and software engineering. We are particularly interested in candidates working on the intersection of computer systems and other areas such as artificial intelligence, data management, and cybersecurity.

The Computer Science department has over 50 years of history and currently has over 50 faculty members and 1300 students. It strives to be the hotbed of innovation and a leader in computing research and education. Its faculty have pioneered advances in areas including programming languages, hardware design, algorithms, databases, security and privacy, bioinformatics and biomedical science, quantum computing, and artificial intelligence and machine learning.

The Luddy School of Informatics, Computing, and Engineering is the first of its kind and among the largest in the country. Its mission is to excel and lead in education, research, and outreach spanning and integrating the full breadth of computing, information technology and modern engineering. It includes over 150 faculty and 3100 students. Departments in Luddy School include Computer Science, Informatics, Information and Library Science, and Intelligent Systems Engineering.

We seek candidates prepared to contribute to our commitment to diversity and inclusion in higher education, especially those with experience in teaching or working with diverse student populations. Duties will include research, teaching multi-level courses both online and in person, participating in course design and assessment, and service to The School.

Salary will be commensurate with education and experience. Indiana University provides a comprehensive benefits program for full-time appointed employees. Coverage for core benefit plans such as basic life insurance and a base retirement plan are entirely paid by the University.

Before a conditional offer of employment with tenure is finalized, candidates will be asked to disclose any pending investigations or previous findings of sexual or professional misconduct. They will also be required to authorize an inquiry by Indiana University Bloomington with all current and former employers along these lines. The relevance of information disclosed or ascertained in the context of this process to a candidate’s eligibility for hire will be evaluated by Indiana University Bloomington on a case-by-case basis. Applicants should be aware, however, that Indiana University Bloomington takes the matters of sexual and professional misconduct very seriously.

IU Bloomington is a major public research university with over 1,500 tenure-line faculty and 40,000 students. The beautiful campus hosts several research centers and institutes, as well as a wide array of distinguished academic departments and schools. IU is renowned for its high-performance computing and networking facilities, top-ranked music school, and performing and fine arts.

Located in the wooded rolling hills of southern Indiana, Bloomington is a culturally thriving college town with a moderate cost of living and the amenities for an active lifestyle.

For detailed information on employee benefits please visit:
https://hr.iu.edu/

Links to additional information which may be of interest:

https://cs.indiana.edu/index.html
https://luddy.indiana.edu/index.html
https://www.indiana.edu/
https://vpfaa.indiana.edu/index.html
https://www.indiana.edu/hoosier-life/index.html
https://www.visitbloomington.com/
Basic Qualifications
Qualifications: Applicants should have a demonstrable potential for (for junior level) or an established record of (for senior level) excellence in research and teaching and a PhD in Computer Science or a related field expected before August 2025.
Department Contact for Questions
Questions may be sent to Dr. Yuzhen Ye (yye@iu.edu).
Additional Qualifications
Salary and Rank
Special Instructions
Review of applications will begin immediately. Applications received by December 15, 2024 will be assured full consideration, but we will continue accepting applications until the position is filled. Interested candidates should review application requirements and apply online at:

https://indiana.peopleadmin.com/postings/26125

To apply for the Open Rank Faculty Position in CS Systems and Networks, please click the “Apply for this job” link at the top of this page and upload in PDF format:

1) letter of application; 2) current curriculum vitae; 3) research statement; 4) statement of teaching philosophy including a list of the types of classes you can teach.

You will also need to fill out in the application the names and contact information for three references we may solicit for letters of recommendation.
For Best Consideration Date 12/15/2024
Expected Start Date 08/01/2025
Posting/OAA # IU-101049-2024

Supplemental Questions

Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).

  1. * How did you hear about this position?
    • Personal Contact: At Professional Meeting or Conference
    • Personal Contact: Direct Contact by Search Committee
    • Personal Contact: Referred by colleague or advisor
    • Announcement: Chronicle of Higher Education
    • Announcement: IU Bulletin for Academic Appointees
    • Announcement: Other Journal or Magazine
    • Announcement: Other Website
  2. * What date did you earn or do you expect to earn your PhD and from which institution?

    (Open Ended Question)

  3. * Have you held a postdoctoral position, and if so at what institution and what dates?

    (Open Ended Question)

  4. If you have a webpage, please provide your URL here:

    (Open Ended Question)

Applicant Documents

Required Documents
  1. Curriculum Vitae
  2. Letter of Application
  3. Statement of Teaching Philosophy
  4. Research Agenda
Optional Documents
  1. Other
  2. Other 2
  3. Other 3
  4. Transcript