Connectionists: Tenure track professorship in joint appointment of Physics/Computer Science at American University

[bei.xiao at gmail.com]

I want to advertise a joint position of physics/computer science at
American University, Washington DC.


The position might be good for folks who work in areas such as
computational neuroscience, theoretical neuroscience, nonlinear systems,
application of AI in physical sciences (e.g. climate science),
physics-informed computer vision and computer graphics. Faculty in all
ranks are encouraged to apply.




Position Announcement:

Assistant/Associate/Full Professor

Joint Appointment in the

Departments of Physics and Computer Science

College of Arts and Sciences

American University



The Department of Physics and the Department of Computer Science in the
College of Arts and Sciences at American University invite applications for
a full-time, tenure-track position (open rank) beginning August 1, 2026. We
encourage candidates in physics, computer science, or data science with a
vibrant research profile that engages with artificial intelligence to
apply. The ideal candidate would serve as a connection between the Physics
and Computer Science departments and contribute to both with a mutually-
agreed  time and effort. Applicants should have a PhD or an anticipated PhD
completion by August 2026 in physics, computer science, data science or a
related field. Depending on qualifications, the appointee to this position
may be recommended for tenure at the time of hiring.

Candidates should be effective teachers and must be strongly committed to
excellence in scholarly research and student mentorship. We envision a
faculty member who can teach and mentor undergraduate students and who
can secure
external funding to support their research agenda. In addition to
scholarship and teaching, responsibilities will include participation in
department, school and university activities and service. This position is
part of a university-wide initiative to enhance our capacities in
artificial intelligence, machine learning, and data science.

American University is a private institution with an increasingly diverse
student population in a dynamic metropolitan area. Our campus is within
easy reach of the many science centers located in and around the nation’s
capital, including NASA, NOAA, NIST, DOE, NSF, NIH, DOD, and many other
federally funded labs and research centers. Our departments pride ourselves
on our student-centered approach to mentorship and teaching and we are
committed
to building an inclusive and welcoming community for all students
interested in physics and computer science. The Physics Department offers
undergraduate degrees in Physics, and the Computer Science Department
offers both undergraduate and MS degrees. We welcome applications that
demonstrate interest in collaboration with existing faculty and local
institutions, including interdisciplinary collaborations in adjacent fields.
Tenure-track faculty teach a maximum of two courses per semester.

The annual salary ranges based on rank are as follows: Assistant Professor
$90,000-101,000; Associate Professor $111,000-150,000; Professor $151
,000-220,000. Review of applications will begin November 1st and will
continue until the position is filled, subject to ongoing budgetary
approval. Please submit applications via: [INSERT WORKDAY LINK]. Include a
letter of application which explains your career trajectory; a curriculum
vitae; a research statement that includes plans for undergraduate
participation; and a teaching statement that includes strategies for
teaching a diverse student body. Please arrange three letters of
recommendation to be directly submitted through the job application portal:
after the candidate submits the application, Workday will prompt the
applicant to provide contact information about their letter writers. Please
contact Nathan Harshman, Search Committee Chair, harshman at american.edu if
you have any questions.

American University is an equal opportunity, affirmative action institution
that operates in compliance with applicable laws and regulations. The
university does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national
origin, religion, sex (including pregnancy), age, sexual orientation,
disability, marital status, personal appearance, gender identity and
expression, family responsibilities, political affiliation, source of
income, veteran status, an individual’s genetic information or any other
bases under federal or local laws (collectively “Protected Bases”) in its
programs and activities.  American University is a tobacco and smoke free
campus.


Hiring offers for this position are contingent on the successful completion
of a background check.



-- 
Bei Xiao, PhD
Provost Associate Professor
Department of Computer Science & Center for Behavioral Neuroscience
American University, Washington DC
https://sites.google.com/site/beixiao/
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