Open Tenure-Track Faculty Positions

Department of Computer Science and Engineering &

Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering

Tenure faculty (regardless of rank) - persons with the titles of professor, associate professor, assistant professor and instructor who serve on appointments totaling 50% or more service to the university and who are eligible for tenure or who have obtained tenure. Duties and responsibilities are assigned in accordance with the workload guidelines laid out in the pattern of administration of each faculty member’s tenure initiation unit (TIU) and, as appropriate, regional campus; obligations will include research, service and/or teaching or clinical practice. These faculty will have earned doctorate or other terminal degree in the relevant field of study or possession of equivalent experience.

The Departments of Computer Science & Engineering (https://cse.osu.edu) and Electrical & Computer Engineering (https://ece.osu.edu) at The Ohio State University invite applications for tenure-track faculty appointments. THREE positions are anticipated, with two at the assistant professor rank (one in each department) and one joint appointment at an open rank. These positions are part of the university’s RAISE Initiative (Race, Inclusion, and Social Equity). Research focus is expected to address bias and inequity in engineering design, as manifested in areas such as, but not limited to, artificial intelligence, machine learning, human-centric computing, robotics, circuits, electronic/photonics devices, feedback control, and technology for social justice. One particular area of interest is the co-design of hardware and software to remove inequity in devices and systems operation.

RAISE Initiative:

Through the Race, Inclusion and Social Equity (RAISE) initiative, Ohio State is enhancing our world-class research program on race, inclusion, and social equity. Over the next decade, the university will add at least 50 tenure-track faculty members to existing scholars whose research can help to narrow social disparities in educational attainment, health outcomes, rates of incarceration, political representation, environmental impacts, and economic well-being. Adding scholars in focused areas will enhance the University’s outstanding faculty and inform solutions to intractable issues. RAISE is part of Ohio State’s larger initiative to expand the size and impact of Ohio State’s faculty over the coming decade, while also enhancing academic and personal resources to support Ohio State scholars, educators, and practitioners through all phases of their careers.

Position Overview:

Tenure-track faculty will perform research, teaching, advising, and service, and will contribute to diversity, equity, and inclusion in computer science, computer engineering, or electrical engineering. A successful candidate will display innovative thinking, openness to sharing ideas and willingness to continuously learn.

Candidates for appointment at senior ranks (associate professor and above) should demonstrate a record of achievement in these areas as well as plans for further growth. Additionally, they should have a demonstrated track record of leadership and ability for collaboration. Advanced teaching skills, which may include mentoring interns, developing materials for non-student audiences, workshops, etc. Excellent interpersonal and communication skills are expected, together with the desire and ability to work constructively, decisively, and collegially with external and internal colleagues and interdisciplinary teams.

Candidates for appointment at the assistant professor rank should be able to demonstrate the potential for achievement in these areas, including plans for further growth. Additionally, they should be able to display leadership and ability for collaboration. Experience and training in mentoring and teaching skills is desired. Excellent interpersonal and communication skills are expected, together with the desire and ability to work constructively, decisively, and collegially with external and internal colleagues and interdisciplinary teams.

Required Qualifications:

• Applicants should hold a Ph.D. in computer science, computer engineering, electrical engineering, or a closely related field. Ph.D. must be completed by the time of appointment.
• Applicants should have a commitment to or a demonstrated record of excellence in research, teaching and student advising, external and internal service, and contributions to diversity, equity, and inclusion

Desired Qualifications:

• Applicants should demonstrate experience with or commitment to interdisciplinary research and education
• Applicants should demonstrate experience with or commitment to engagement with industrial or government partners

How to Apply:

You will be presented with the opportunity to attach up to FIVE documents in the Application Documents section. Please include the following:

• Attachment 1: Cover Letter
• Attachment 2: Curriculum Vita, and Three References (FIVE required for senior rank) which should include names, title, and contact information (address, email, and telephone number)
• Attachment 3: Statement of Teaching Interests
• Attachment 4: Statement of Research Interests
• Attachment 5: Diversity Statement (Pursuant to the university’s shared values the search committee will ask all applicants to provide a written statement that describes your commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion. Please provide specific examples such as teaching and/or mentoring students from underrepresented backgrounds, outreach activities to underrepresented groups, or conducting research that address social inequities)

Please contact Atanas (Nasko) Rountev (Co-Chair – Computer Science and Engineering) at rountev.1@osu.edu or Eylem Ekici (Co-Chair – Electrical and Computer Engineering) at ekici.2@osu.edu to request accommodations for the application and/or interview.

Application Review:

Review of applications will begin on December 9, 2022 and continue until the positions are filled.

Departments Overview:

Computer Science and Engineering:

One of the oldest computing programs in the country, the Department of Computer Science and Engineering (CSE) is a national leader in impactful computing research and education. We create, teach, and actualize the principles that connect computing and society while advancing the forefront of foundational computer science into various interdisciplinary realms. Department faculty include 56 tenure-track and 8 clinical-track faculty, with 16 ACM/IEEE Fellows and 31 CAREER Awards among past and present faculty. The department continues to raise its national and international research profile through aggressive recruiting and large-scale projects (e.g., two NSF AI Institutes and an NSF HDR Institute). The department will continue to invest in creative and team science activities leading to ever increasing strengths in both foundational and applied computer science. The department is also developing innovative academic programs with various campus partners in topics such as AI, cybersecurity, data analytics, digital health, and multimedia. CSE faculty closely collaborate with various centers on campus including the Translational Data Analytics Institute (TDAI) and the Ohio Supercomputer Center. CSE is vested in creating new and strengthening existing Diversity and Inclusion programs to provide an inclusive environment that will welcome all scholars.

Electrical and Computer Engineering:

Consistently ranked among the best in the nation, the Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering (ECE) provides superior training for students and groundbreaking research at the frontier of high technology in all areas of electrical and computer engineering. ECE faculty, researchers and students engineer solutions to problems in diverse fields, from bio- to nanotechnology, from energy to mobility, from health sciences to communication, and beyond. The Ohio State University has the top ranked ECE department among Ohio universities, according to U.S. News and World Report. The faculty body of the department consists in fifty tenure-track faculty, six research-track faculty and five clinical faculty, and sports thirty IEEE Fellows and one National Academy of Engineering member. The department’s faculty and researchers are active in the areas of analog and RF electronic circuits, communication and signal processing, computer and digital systems, computer vision and image processing, control systems, machine learning, electromagnetics, remote sensing, microwaves, optics and photonics, nanotechnology and electronic materials, robotics, intelligent transportation, networking, sustainable energy, and power systems. In fiscal year 2020, this research was supported by $20.9 million in externally sponsored funding. Along with other state-of-the-art facilities on campus, the ECE department is home to thirty-plus research centers and laboratories, including: ElectroScience Laboratory, Artificial Intelligence Institute for Future Edge Networks and Distributed Intelligence, High Voltage and Power Electronics Laboratory, Center for High Performance Power Electronics, Center for Enabling Cyber Defense in Analog and Mixed Signal Domain, Circuits Laboratory for Advanced Sensors and Systems, Crash Imminent Safety University Transportation Center, Information Processing Systems Laboratory, Solid State Electronics and Photonics Laboratory, and the Micro-Electronics Security Training Center.

College Overview:

The College of Engineering is one of the largest, most reputable, and impactful institutions in the field with 405 engineering and architecture faculty members. Included in this total are 323 tenure track faculty, 56 practice track faculty, and 26 research track faculty. The college has 14 National Academy of Engineering members and numerous members of societies and reward recipients. In 2021, the college had nearly $134 million in externally sponsored research expenditures. Industry R&D expenditures for the College of Engineering in 2021 totaled nearly $34 million. College of Engineering provides fertile ground for innovation and collaboration, and it shares the land-grant mission to create, transfer, and preserve knowledge for the purpose of enhancing economic competitiveness regionally, nationally, and globally and by preparing professionals ready to sustain and advance society.

The College of Engineering strives to be a national leader in diversity, equity, and inclusion. The college engages in and leads significant efforts to increase diversity among the field's future leaders through the office of Diversity, Outreach, and Inclusion (DOI). The DOI office offers a variety of student-centric programming designed to increase self-efficacy and foster community among historically excluded and underrepresented students and provide resources to support our faculty and staff. All faculty are expected to participate in, support, and/or lead these efforts and to contribute to the department's inclusive climate via their work in one of many ways, including but not limited to, teaching, service, mentoring and advising. For more information about DOI, visit https://engineering.osu.edu/diversity.

The Ohio State University and the College of Engineering are committed to support and develop faculty as well as the work-life balance of its faculty. These resources include The Engineering Faculty Mentoring Program, the Better Research through Better Mentoring program, and institutional memberships to the National Center for Faculty Development & Diversity, and the Center for the Integration of Research, Teaching and Learning. To learn more visit: https://engineering.osu.edu/faculty-development.

The Ohio State University is committed to enhancing academic excellence. Recruiting, supporting, and retaining faculty of the highest caliber is a core component of this commitment. In support of this commitment, the Office of Academic Affairs (OAA) has created the Office of Dual Careers and Faculty Relocation (DCFR) to focus on supporting new and prospective faculty and their partners. This support includes dual careers services, consultation and resources related to relocation, as well as identifying opportunities to engage on campus and the surrounding community. While employment opportunities are not guaranteed, resources and consultation are available to support the partners of new and prospective faculty as they are considering The Ohio State University as a potential future employer and throughout their transition to the university and community.

University Overview: The Ohio State University sets the stage for academic achievement and innovation. It's where friendships are forged, tradition is brought to life and a better global community is built. Our mission is as clear today as it was 150 years ago: to illuminate a pathway to education, research and health care that creates vibrant futures. Faculty and staff build the incomparable Buckeye spirit through collaboration, a strong sense of community and an unwavering commitment to excellence. Ohio State is a university that seeks and welcomes diverse ideas, perspectives, and views. Academic freedom is a core value of our institution and Ohio State is committed to creating learning opportunities in which all members of the university community can engage in frank, meaningful discussions with others of differing views. More info can be found at (https://odi.osu.edu/education-citizenship-initiative).

Ohio State is a dynamic community where opportunity thrives, and individuals transform themselves and their world. Ohio State is a top-20 public university, enrolling over 60,000 students, and its Ohio State Wexner Medical Center is one of America’s leading academic health centers. More info about The Ohio State University can be found at (https://www.osu.edu/)

Columbus Overview: As the nation’s 14th largest city, Columbus invites and embraces cultural and economic diversity. We are home to Fortune 500 companies, world-class research institutes, top-ranked hospitals, and the state’s capitol. The city was named the 2015 "Intelligent Community of the Year" by the Intelligent Community Forum, called a "Midwestern style capital" by the New York Times and one of the top ten "Best Places to Live" by Money Magazine. Columbus is home to multiple dynamic arts districts. Read more at Experience Columbus.

The Ohio State University is committed to establishing a culturally and intellectually diverse environment, encouraging all members of our learning community to reach their full potential. We are responsive to dual-career families and strongly promote work-life balance to support our community members through a suite of institutionalized policies. We are an NSF Advance Institution, a member of the Ohio/Western Pennsylvania/West Virginia Higher Education Recruitment Consortium (HERC) and have an excellent partner in The Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center.

Ohio State is focused on enhancing the health and safety of our community. Therefore, the university is requiring every student, faculty and staff member to be compliant with Ohio State’s COVID-19 vaccine requirement.

By the start of employment, all newly hired employees must receive at least the first dose of a two-dose series or a single dose of a one-dose series COVID-19 vaccination. Individuals who choose a two-dose series vaccination must receive the second dose within 45 days of their start date. Proof of vaccination will be required at time of hire.

Candidates may request a medical or religious exemption from the vaccination requirement. Campus employees may also request an exemption for personal reasons. Ohio State Wexner Medical Center, College of Medicine or OSUP Employees are not eligible for personal exemptions. All exemptions are subject to Ohio State’s approval and subject to change, including revocation, due to legal and regulatory requirements.