Department of Computer Science

Georgia State University

Academic Professional – Log #25-032

The Department of Computer Science (http://www.csds.gsu.edu/) at Georgia State University (GSU) is seeking to fill an Academic Professional position to assist with coordinating laboratory activities for introductory CS courses, to support the design of laboratory assignments, and manage projects for the Senior Design Capstone sequence. The Academic Professional will report to the Department Chair and will contribute to different internal and outreach strategic initiatives of the Department including the development of stakeholder and company relationships to facilitate the Department’s vision; coordination of activities of the Department’s Industrial Advisory Board (IAB); serving as project manager for diverse departmental initiatives; and limited teaching of appropriate courses. The Academic Professional appointment is in a 12-month non-tenure track position with limited teaching responsibilities. The successful candidate will have the opportunity to advance in this position through promotion to higher ranks. 

Candidates must hold a Ph.D. degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, or a related field. Applications should include 1) a CV, including a complete publication list; 2) a statement of teaching experience and philosophy; and 3) contact information for at least three references. All materials should be submitted via  https://academicjobsonline.org/ . Applications received by December 1, 2023, will receive full consideration. An offer of employment will be conditional on background verification.

Georgia State University is an enterprising public R1 university located in downtown Atlanta, one of the largest and most diverse cities in the Southeastern U.S. with access to a metropolitan population of over 6 million. As a national leader in using innovation to drive student enrollment and success, Georgia State University is enrolling and graduating one of the most diverse student bodies in the nation. The university provides its world-class faculty and more than 50,000 students unsurpassed research, teaching, and learning opportunities. The 2022 U.S. News and World Reports rankings placed Georgia State University as the #2 public institution in undergraduate teaching and the #2 most innovative university in the country.

The Computer Science department’s Ph.D. program is nationally competitive and ranked among the best in the Southeast, according to National Research Council data. The program also has a high rank in several categories at the PhDs.org website. The department’s faculty attracts substantial funding from many federal agencies, including several NSF CAREER Awards. The Department of Computer Science is expected to significantly grow its faculty and programs during the next three to five years.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.