The College of Engineering at the University of Oklahoma invites applicants for a tenure track faculty at the rank of an assistant professor for a position serving our newly created interdisciplinary graduate program in Data Science and Analytics. The School of Computer Science and the School of Industrial and Systems Engineering within the College of Engineering have collaborated to develop this graduate program in both traditional and online formats. The faculty position's home department will be based on the academic qualifications of the successful candidate.
Applicants should hold a Ph.D. in Computer Science, Industrial and Systems Engineering, or related areas. Candidates should have demonstrated potential for outstanding research in data science and analytics and have ability to teach courses in these areas at all levels, including advising M.S and Ph.D. students. Applicants with experience working with industry in the areas of data science and analytics will be highly considered.
Completed applications should be sent to Professor Sridhar Radhakrishnan, Chair of the Search Committee, Sridhar@ou.edu. The application package should include 1) a single-page cover letter explaining your interest in this program, 2) a curriculum vitae, 3) teaching and research statements, 4) 1-2 papers that best represent research contributions and scholarship, and 5) a list of at least three references.
The University of Oklahoma is a comprehensive research university located in Norman, Oklahoma and is classified by the Carnegie Foundation as a Very High Research institution, placing it in the highest tier of research universities in the nation.
Additional information about the School of Computer Science and the School of Industrial and Systems Engineering can be found at http://cs.ou.edu and http://ise.ou.edu, respectively.
Review of applications will begin December 1, 2014, and continue until the position is filled. The University of Oklahoma is committed to a pluralistic campus community through affirmative action and equal opportunity. Protected veterans and individuals with disabilities are encouraged to apply.