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The Department of Computer Science at the University of Memphis is seeking candidates for Assistant Professor position(s) beginning Fall 2020. Exceptionally qualified candidates in all areas of computer science are invited, while candidates with core expertise in emerging areas of edge computing, machine learning, and software engineering are particularly encouraged to apply. Successful candidates are expected to develop externally sponsored research programs, lead or  participate in collaborative research projects within Computer Science and beyond, teach both undergraduate and graduate courses and provide academic advising to students at all levels. Candidates from minority and underrepresented groups are highly encouraged to apply. Applicants should hold a PhD in Computer Science, or related discipline, and be committed to excellence in both research and teaching. Salary is highly competitive and dependent upon qualifications. The Department of Computer Science ( www.memphis.edu/cs ) offers B.S., M.S., and Ph.D. programs as well as graduate certificates in Data Science and Information Assurance. The Department has been ranked 55th among CS departments with federally funded research. The Department regularly engages in large-scale multi-university collaborations across the nation. For example, CS faculty lead the NIH-funded Big Data "Center of Excellence for Mobile Sensor Data-to-Knowledge (MD2K)" and the "Center for Information Assurance” (CfIA). In addition, CS faculty work closely with multidisciplinary centers at the university such as the "Institute for Intelligent Systems” (IIS). Well known as America’s distribution hub, Memphis was ranked as America’s 6th best city for jobs by Glassdoor in 2017. Memphis metropolitan area has a population of 1.3 million. It boasts a vibrant culture and has a pleasant climate with an average temperature of 63 degrees.

Assistant Professor of Music – Piano. This is a nine-month tenure-track position in the Rudi E. Scheidt School of Music beginning August 17, 2020. Salary is competitive and commensurate with experience. Duties may include applied piano instruction and chamber music coaching on the undergraduate and graduate levels; teaching piano pedagogy and piano literature courses; collaborating with faculty and guest artists; active recruiting of students; and maintaining a performing career outside of the university.  Service on Committees at the School of Music, College and University levels, is expected, as well as other duties as required.  Applicants with additional areas of expertise and interest are encouraged to apply. The accomplishments of candidates for this position must reflect their commitment to working with an inclusive student population, and their ability to contribute in meaningful ways to the diversity and intercultural goals of the University. The Rudi E. Scheidt School of Music is fully accredited by the National Association of Schools of Music and has a full-time faculty of 43 with approximately 425 music majors. Degree programs include: Bachelor of Music in performance, music history, composition, music education, music business, recording technology, jazz and studio music performance, jazz and studio music composition/arranging and commercial music; Master of Music in performance, musicology, Orff-Schulwerk, music education, pedagogy, jazz and studio music, composition and conducting; Doctor of Philosophy in musicology and music education; Doctor of Musical Arts in performance, composition, and conducting. A graduate certificate, the Artist Diploma in Music, is also offered. The School of Music is housed in the College of Communication and Fine Arts. www.memphis.edu/music/                                                                                                  

Assistant Professor of Music Business. This is a nine-month tenure track position in the Rudi E. Scheidt School of Music beginning August 17, 2020. Duties include overseeing the Music Business program, teaching in the candidate’s areas of expertise which may include specialties such as artist management, music publishing, legal aspects of entertainment and copyright law, new media/internet operations, the recording industry, and mentorship and supervision of student internships. Additional responsibilities include management of the University of Memphis’ Highwater Records label and Music River publishing company. The Rudi E. Scheidt School of Music is fully accredited by the National Association of Schools of Music and has a full-time faculty of 43 with approximately 425 music majors. Degree programs include: Bachelor of Music in performance, music history, composition, music education, music business, recording technology, jazz and studio music performance, jazz and studio music composition/arranging and commercial music; Master of Music in performance, musicology, Orff-Schulwerk, music education, pedagogy, jazz and studio music, composition and conducting; Doctor of Philosophy in musicology and music education; Doctor  of Musical Arts in performance, composition, and conducting. A graduate certificate, the Artist Diploma in Music, is also offered. The School of Music is housed in the College of Communication and Fine Arts. www.memphis.edu/music/

Assistant Professor of Music – Music Ed Choral. This is a nine-month tenure track position in the Rudi E. Scheidt School of Music beginning August 17, 2020. Salary is competitive and commensurate with experience.  The successful candidate will oversee the Choral Music Ed program. Teaching duties may include undergraduate and graduate music education classes (online and on-campus), conduct a choral ensemble and supervising music education residents. The faculty member will advise undergraduate students and serve as advisor to graduate theses and dissertations. Other expectations include maintaining positive relationships with area school music educators, actively recruiting students for the Music Education program, service on School of Music, College of Communication and Fine Arts, and University committees and service to professional organizations within the field. Professional engagement, including publications and presentations at state, regional, national, and international professional conferences, is expected.          The University of Memphis is a comprehensive metropolitan research university located in Memphis, Tennessee, one of the most musically active communities in the Mid-South. Current enrollment is approximately 21,000 students. The Rudi E. Scheidt School of Music is fully accredited by the National Association of Schools of Music and has a full-time faculty of 43 with approximately 425 music majors. Degree programs include: Bachelor of Music in performance, music history, composition, music education, music business, recording technology, jazz and studio music performance, jazz and studio music composition/arranging and commercial music; Master of Music in performance, musicology, Orff-Schulwerk, music education, pedagogy, jazz and studio music, composition and conducting; Doctor of Philosophy in musicology and music education; Doctor  of Musical Arts in performance, composition, and conducting. A graduate certificate, the Artist Diploma in Music, is also offered. The School of Music is housed in the College of Communication and Fine Arts. www.memphis.edu/music/