SUNY Empire Innovation Professor in Computer Science

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Location: Albany, NY Category: Faculty Posted On: Mon Oct 20 2025 Job Description:
The Computer Science Department within the College of Nanotechnology, Science, and Engineering at the University at Albany, SUNY, is seeking applicants for an Associate or Full Professor to begin Fall 2026.

Areas of particular interest include computer science Systems, and the specific research topic this EIP targets is AI-Supported microelectronic chip design.

The position is a SUNY Empire Innovation Program position, which is intended to recruit and support faculty with particularly strong records of research accomplishments.

More information about the SUNY Empire Innovation Program can be found here: https://www.suny.edu/eip/.

The successful candidate is expected to develop an externally funded research program in computer science.

In addition, the applicant will be responsible for teaching 3-4 courses per year at the undergraduate and graduate levels and participate in curriculum development.

Specific teaching assignments will be determined by the candidate's expertise and the needs of the Department.

Faculty are expected to provide service to the College and their home departments and programs by participating in governance as well as providing professional service to the community and their disciplines.

The successful applicant will be expected to actively mentor undergraduate and graduate students, including underserved and historically underrepresented students, and participate in pipeline programs to help build a diverse and representative student population.

EIP professors are expected to work in an interdisciplinary way with faculty in other departments, including the departments of Nanoscale Science & Engineering, Electrical & Computer Engineering, and Environmental & Sustainable Engineering.

EIP professors are also expected to mentor junior faculty.

Primary Responsibilities:


+ Teach classes in the computer science systems domain, including but not limited to computer architectures, computer networks, operating systems, and software engineering

+ Research, including supervision of PhD students and postdoctoral scholars

+ Service to the CS department, CNSE, and UAlbany participating in departmental meetings, service activities such as student recruitment and outreach


Functional and Supervisory Relationships:
+ Reports to Computer Science Chair
Supervises the following positions: NA
May supervise as assigned: Graduate and undergraduate students working as teaching assistants, lab supervisors, and graders



Job Requirements:


+ A distinguished record of scholarship, teaching, and service that qualifies for a tenured appointment at the rank of Associate or Full Professor

+ Strong communication, interpersonal, and organizational skills

+ Demonstrated teaching experience or strong potential for effectively teaching CS courses and otherwise communicate effectively about CS concepts at the undergraduate and graduate level

+ A demonstrated commitment to diversity, equity, inclusion, and student success


Job Requirements:
Minimum Qualifications:


+ Ph.D. in Computer Science or related discipline from a college or University accredited by the US Department of Education or internationally recognized accrediting organization

+ A record of undergraduate and graduate teaching that meets the criteria for a tenured faculty appointment at the rank of Associate Professor or Full Professor

+ A record of research that meets the criteria for a tenured faculty appointment at the rank of Associate Professor or Full Professor

+ A record of service that meets the criteria for a tenured faculty appointment at the rank of Associate Professor or Full Professor

+ A strong record of scholarly publications

+ A record of research funding

+ Experience in graduate student mentorship

+ Applicants must demonstrate an ability to develop inclusive and equitable relationships within our diverse campus community

+ Applicants must demonstrate an ability to support diversity, equity, access, inclusion, and belonging relative to their role


Preferred Qualifications:


+ A record of interdisciplinary research with scientists in fields such as chip design and nanotechnology

+ Recognized as an international leader in their research area


Working Environment:


+ Faculty will be provided with personal office space and lab space to support research

+ Teaching will be scheduled across the different campus teaching facilities

+ Class schedules may include courses offered after 5 pm on weekdays

+ Online courses may be scheduled at the discretion of the department chair

+ This position will require occasional evening and weekend work to support events and community activities

+ Travel within New York State and beyond may be necessary


Additional Information:
Professional Rank and Salary Range: Associate Professor / Full Professor, A4, Salary commensurate with experience

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