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

[bei.xiao at gmail.com]

I apologize I forgot to insert the application link for this job in my
previous email. Here it is:

https://american.wd1.myworkdayjobs.com/AU/job/Main-Campus-Washington-DC/Assistant-Associate-Full-Professor-of-Physics-or-Computer-Science_R3074

On Wed, Aug 27, 2025 at 2:38 AM <bei.xiao at gmail.com> wrote:

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> I want to advertise a joint position of physics/computer science at
> American University, Washington DC.
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> 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.
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> Position Announcement:
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> Assistant/Associate/Full Professor
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> Joint Appointment in the
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> Departments of Physics and Computer Science
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> College of Arts and Sciences
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> American University
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> 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.
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> 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.
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> 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.
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> 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.
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> Hiring offers for this position are contingent on the successful
> completion of a background check.
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> 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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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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