Featured AI Job: Faculty, CS Dept: AI/ML and Quantum Computing, Colorado School of Mines

About the Role

The Department of Computer Science at the Colorado School of Mines invites applications for two tenure-track faculty positions starting in August. While the search is primarily for Assistant Professors, exceptional candidates at higher ranks may also be considered. The department is particularly interested in candidates with research specializations in:

• Machine Learning and AI (e.g., Machine Learning, Deep Learning, Big Data Computing, Computer Vision, and Bioinformatics)
• Quantum Computing (e.g., quantum information theory, quantum machine learning, quantum cryptography, quantum error correction, and quantum algorithms)

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain a vigorous, externally supported research program that enhances the overall research portfolio of the Department
• Develop and teach courses valuable to undergraduate and graduate students, both within computer science and across Mines
• Supervise and mentor undergraduate and graduate students
• Contribute both institutionally and professionally through active service
• Cultivate and promote an inclusive and diverse Mines community through recruiting, mentorship, collaboration, and service

Requirements

• Ph.D. from an accredited program in Computer Science or a closely related field relevant to the search areas by the time the appointment begins
• Record of publication at top-tier international conferences and/or journals in one or more of the search areas
• Commitment to excellence in teaching and curriculum development at both the undergraduate and graduate levels
• Demonstrated understanding of diversity, equity, and inclusion issues in higher education and a commitment to addressing these issues through concrete action
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills

Qualifications by Rank

• Assistant Professor: Must demonstrate the potential for excellence in teaching, scholarship, and service.
• Associate Professor: Must have an established and currently funded research program with clear potential for continuance, and a proven track record of success in teaching, research, and service.
• Full Professor: Must have an established international reputation, an established and currently funded research program, and a proven track record of success in teaching, research, and service.

Evidence of externally funded research is required for an appointment with tenure.

About the Department and University

The Colorado School of Mines is a public R1 research university located in Golden, Colorado, focused on applied science and engineering. The Computer Science Department consists of 27 full-time faculty and hosts a thriving research program in algorithms, human-centered computing, machine learning & data science, robotics, security & privacy, and systems. The department educates approximately 1,000 undergraduate and 140 graduate students and offers B.S., M.S., and Ph.D. degrees in Computer Science. It also supports interdisciplinary programs in Quantum Engineering, Data Science, Robotics, Quantitative Biosciences and Engineering, and Operations Research with Engineering.

The state of Colorado has emerged as a leading hub for quantum technology, supported by the "Elevate Quantum" consortium, which includes academic, governmental, and private sector resources. Mines' Quantum COmmons, a 70-acre site dedicated to advancing quantum technology, plays a critical role in this initiative. The department integrates machine learning, artificial intelligence, and data sciences into its teaching and research, fostering interdisciplinary collaborations across Mines and the broader Colorado research community.

Mines is consistently ranked among the top engineering colleges in the United States and is located in Golden, a historic town in the foothills of the Rockies, 13 miles west of Denver and 21 miles south of Boulder.

Pay

The annual salary ranges for this position are as follows:

• Assistant Professor: $110,160 - $121,800
• Associate Professor: $117,000 - $139,000
• Professor: $143,000 - $189,000

Mines considers a combination of the candidate's education, training, and experience, as well as the position's scope, complexity, and external market value when determining salary.

Benefits

For a full description of benefits associated with this position, refer to the official job posting.