Job Details
Position Number: 1872
Functional Title: Assistant Professor
Position Type: Tenure Stream
Position Eclass: FC - Faculty 9 month Non Leave earn
University Information:
Located in North Carolina’s third largest city, UNC Greensboro is among the most diverse, learner-centered public research universities in the state, with 18,000 students in eight colleges and schools pursuing more than 150 areas of undergraduate and over 200 areas of graduate study. UNCG continues to be recognized nationally for academic excellence, access, and affordability. UNCG is ranked No. 1 most affordable institution in North Carolina for net cost by the N.Y. Times and No. 1 in North…
Carolina for social mobility by The Wall Street Journal — helping first-generation and lower-income students find paths to prosperity. Designated an Innovation and Economic Prosperity University by the Association of Public and Land-grant Universities, UNCG is a community-engaged research institution with a portfolio of more than $67M in research and creative activity. The University’s 2,600 staff help create an annual economic impact for the Piedmont Triad region in excess of $1B.
Primary Purpose of the Organizational Unit:
The Department of Computer Science at UNCG is a thriving department with an established, ABET- accredited B.S. degree program, and active M.S. and Ph.D. degree programs. The department continues to maintain a rigorous curriculum and strong research profile, responding to rapid changes in the field and increasing demands for computing research. It currently has 7 research-active tenured and tenure-track faculty members, as well as professional track and part-time faculty. For more information on the Computer Science Department at UNCG, visit the Department’s web page at http://compsci.uncg.edu/.
Position Summary:
The University of North Carolina at Greensboro (UNCG) seeks applications for one tenure-track position at the rank of Assistant Professor in the Department of Computer Science starting August 1, 2027. We seek a dynamic scholar-teacher with a research focus in Computer Systems or Theoretical Computer Science.
Minimum Qualifications:
- Candidates must hold or anticipate receiving a Ph.D. in Computer Science or a related discipline by August 1, 2027.
Preferred Qualifications:
- Applicants with a research focus in Computer Systems or Theoretical Computer Science are preferred.
Tenure Status: Tenure Track
Special Instructions to Applicants:
If you have a disability that requires related accommodations in the application and interview process, please email us at askeeo@uncg.edu. Final candidates are subject to criminal & sex offender background checks. If highest degree is from an institution outside of the U.S., final candidates are required to have their degree verified prior to start date. UNCG participates in E-Verify. Federal law requires all employers to verify the identity and employment eligibility of all persons hired to work in the United States.
Recruitment Range: Competitive
Org #-Department: Computer Science - 12228
Job Open Date: 09/17/2026
For Best Consideration Date: 10/31/2026
Open Until Filled: Yes
FTE: 1.000
Type of Appointment: Permanent
Number of Months per Year: 9
Physical Effort: Hand Movement-Repetitive Motions - F, Hand Movement-Grasping - O, Holding - O, Finger Dexterity - O, Vision-Skilled Trades - C, Reading - C, Writing - C, Eye-hand coordination - F, Vision-Color Distinction - O, Vision-Preparing/Analyzing figures - F, Vision-Visual inspection - O, Vision-Measuring/Assembling at distance close to eye - O, Hearing - F, Talking - F, Standing - F, Sitting - F, Walking - F, Lifting-0-30 lbs. - O, Lifting-30-60 lbs. - R, Pushing/Pulling - R, Climbing-Stairs - O, Bending - O, Squatting - R, Reaching - O
Work Environment: Night/Dark - O, Inside - C
Organization
UNCG at a Glance
Founded in 1891, The University of North Carolina at Greensboro is the largest and most diverse state university in the Piedmont Triad. Standing apart from other universities, the UNCG community is joined together by a shared value: We define excellence not only by the people we attract, but by the meaningful contributions they make.
With more than 19,400 students and 2,500 faculty and staff, UNCG is the largest state university in the Piedmont Triad and has an annual economic impact of more than $1 billion. The campus has grown to include 30 residence halls and 30 academic buildings on 210 acres.
UNCG takes pride in being a learner-centered public research university. The College of Arts & Sciences and seven professional schools offer 79 undergraduate majors, 65 master's programs and 30 doctoral programs.
The university holds two classifications from the Carnegie Foundation for the Advancement of Teaching, as a “research university with high research activity” and for “community engagement” in curriculum, outreach and partnerships. More than $35 million in grants and contracts for research and creative activity are awarded to faculty members annually. Among the most prominent of UNCG's research initiatives are the Gateway University Research Park and the Joint School of Nanoscience and Nanoengineering. Both are partnerships with North Carolina Agricultural and Technical State University.
Globalization of the curriculum has expanded opportunities for international education, through new programs such as the UNC Exchange Program and the Lloyd International Honors College. In addition, innovative signature programs such as Building Entrepreneurial Learning for Life (BELL), Communication Across the Curriculum, Undergraduate Research and Freshman Seminars enhance the student experience.
As a cultural leader, UNCG offers concerts, lectures, dance and theater performances, exhibitions at the internationally known Weatherspoon Art Museum and readings by nationally known authors. In athletics, Spartan teams compete in nine women's and nine men's sports in Division I of the National Collegiate Athletic Association. With ethnic minority students making up 26 percent of the student body, UNCG is the most diverse of the UNC system's historically white campuses.
Although much has changed, some things remain the same. The university motto — “Service” — continues to be a guiding principle put into practice through all aspects of university life.
UNCG Schools and College of Arts & Sciences
The University's Academic Affairs Division consists of seven academic schools, the College of Arts & Sciences, the Graduate School and the Lloyd International Honors College. The names below are the ones currently in use. In some cases, the names have changed since the academic units were founded. The schools and their dates of establishment are: Graduate School 1921-22; College of Arts & Sciences 1969, Lloyd International Honors College 2005, Joint School of Nanoscience & Nanoengineering 2007, Joseph M. Bryan School of Business & Economics 1969, School of Education 1921, School of Health and Human Sciences 2011, School of Music, Theatre and Dance 2010, and School of Nursing 1966.
Achievements & Accolades
UNCG is garnering national attention and awards for its challenging academic programs, supportive environment and engaged community. Take a look at some of our latest accomplishments and meaningful contributions on campus, in the community and around the globe. Curious about more accolades, achievements, our student body, faculty and staff excellence and other signs of our success? Find out more at UNCG Now: http://newsandfeatures.uncg.edu/.
Challenging Academic Programs
UNCG’s slate of online programs has earned a top 10 ranking for affordability from BestColleges.com.
Supportive Environment
Engaged Community
Careers at UNCG
UNCG is committed to the creation of an inclusive, collaborative and responsive university by attracting, retaining and developing a diverse community of talented individuals in support of the university's mission.