Assistant Professor - Programming Languages, Compilers, and Computer Systems

department is seeking outstanding candidates with the potential for exceptional research, excellence in teaching, and mentoring of graduate and undergraduate students. Candidates must demonstrate an outstanding scholarly record of research, exhibited by high-impact peer-reviewed publications and a forward-looking, vigorous research agenda that will secure competitive, external funding as Principal Investigator. The anticipated start date for this position is September 1, 2027. Applicants must possess an earned doctorate in computer science, computer engineering, or a closely related field before September 1, 2027. Located in Houston, the fourth largest city in the United States, UH is a Carnegie Tier One public research university with a park-like campus a few minutes from the Houston city center. The university has embarked on an exciting period of research growth, a rising reputation, and committed leadership. The Department of Computer Science is home to a dynamic and interdisciplinary group of 30+ full-time faculty members and over 2000+ students across its BS, MS, and PhD programs. The department has a strong emphasis on research in fundamental and applied computer science including AI, machine learning, computer vision, graphics and visualization, robotics, systems, software engineering, distributed algorithms, and scientific and biomedical computing. Faculty have access to the HPE Data Science Institute and its new Armadillo research cluster. Houston is a large city, with world-class theaters, museums, restaurants, and thrilling sports teams. It offers affordable housing and enjoys a low cost of living. The university is close to the Texas Medical Center, the largest medical center in the world, as well as a large industrial base and NASA. Applicants should submit a cover letter, curriculum vitae, research statement, teaching statement, and the names and contact information of three references. Review of applications will begin immediately and continue until the position is filled. Pre-application inquiries are welcome, and prospective applicants are encouraged to contact the search committee chair, Dr. Panruo Wu, at pwu7@central.uh.edu . Employees are expected to have a home address in the state of Texas for the duration of their appointments. Official transcripts are required for a faculty appointment and will be requested upon selection of the final candidates. All positions at the University of Houston-System are security sensitive and will require a criminal history check. Individuals conducting research in critical infrastructure areas (i.e., communication infrastructure systems, cybersecurity systems, electric grid, hazardous waste treatment systems, and/or water treatment facilities) are subject to regular review to ensure the security and integrity of the research is maintained. The University of Houston System and its universities are Equal Opportunity Institutions. Everyone is encouraged to apply.