Connectionists: Fordham CIS Dept Hiring Notice Bepler Chair in Natural and Applied Sciences

[Daniel Leeds]

*Description*

The Department of Computer and Information Science (CIS) at Fordham
University invites applications for the Kim B. and Stephen E. Bepler Chair
in the Natural and Applied Sciences. This is one of five Bepler Chairs at
Fordham, made possible through generous endowments from Kim and Steve Bepler,
to recognize scientists of exceptional scholarly impact who inspire
interdisciplinary approaches that engage and excite the next generation of
scientists.

This newly endowed Chair is a focal point of the University’s strategy to
provide thought leadership for Fordham's efforts to develop innovative
technologies and intelligence that advance the common good. The successful
candidate will be able to cultivate, build, and inspire institutional
practices in research and teaching connected to AI applications across the
University, the discipline, and broader industries. The position includes a
tenured appointment in the CIS Department and comes with a reduced teaching
load and a research fund supported by the endowment. The Chair holder will
be a distinguished researcher and a gifted teacher, and will promote
integrated interdisciplinary approaches across the natural and applied
sciences and related fields.

Initial appointment to the Chair is for five years, with the possibility of
renewal conditional on continuing scholarly contributions consistent with
the terms of the Chair. The expected salary range at the rank of associate
is $160,000 to $190,000, and for a full professor is $195,000 to $225,000.

*Qualifications*

Applicants must hold a Ph.D. in Computer Science or related fields.
Successful candidates will demonstrate strong research potential, including
the ability to secure external funding, a commitment to excellence in
teaching, and effective communication skills.

*Application Instructions*

All application materials must be submitted electronically through
Interfolio at this link: https://apply.interfolio.com/193408

Please review the position announcement carefully, including the required
qualifications, application materials, and submission deadline. Please
contact Dr. Gary Weiss (gaweiss at fordham.edu ) for inquiries. For fullest
consideration, applications should be submitted by November 15th, 2026.

-- 
Daniel Leeds, PhD
Chair
Computer and Information Sciences Department
Fordham University
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