"Open Rank Faculty Positions in Computer Science"

Position Description

The Department of Computer Science in the Erik Jonsson School of Engineering and Computer Science at The University of Texas at Dallas (UT Dallas) invites applications for multiple tenure-system faculty positions at the rank of Associate Professor. Appointment at a tenured Full Professor rank will be considered in exceptional cases, for outstanding applicants. Applicants from all areas of computer science and software engineering are sought. Applicants from interdisciplinary computing areas, including but not limited to quantum computing, robotics, computational neuroscience, intelligent transportation, smart health, systems cybersecurity, and AI+X are also encouraged to apply. Teaching responsibilities include undergraduate and graduate level courses in the core curriculum and in the research area of the candidate. In addition to teaching, the position requires an active agenda of research and publication, significant external funding, as well as service in the department, school, UT Dallas, and professional communities.

The appointment commences for the fall 2026 semester.

Qualifications

Minimum Education and Experience: A PhD or equivalent in Computer Science or Software Engineering is required prior to employment. Applicants should have a track record of research productivity and of effectiveness in teaching and mentoring that justifies appointment at the rank of Associate or Full Professor. Candidates are expected to demonstrate the ability to work effectively in a highly collaborative, engaging, and dynamic environment comprised of individuals with a range of backgrounds, skills, and perspectives. We are seeking candidates able to produce research and scholarly or creative achievements that enhance the program and the discipline, and able to deliver high quality teaching using evidence-based practices to effectively engage students from a range of backgrounds and experiences.

The Department of Computer Science

The Department of Computer Science at UT Dallas is one of the largest in the country, with more than 5,000 students, and offers B.S., M.S., and Ph.D. degrees in both Computer Science and Software Engineering. It also offers joint degrees in Data Science, Computer Engineering, Computational and Geospatial Science, and Cybersecurity Technology and Policy. The department is home to 57 tenure-system faculty members, including many NSF CAREER awardees. The department is primarily housed in a 150,000 square feet facility and has excellent computing support. It houses several centers and institutes, particularly in the areas of ML, AI, cyber security, human language technology, and net centric software. Junior faculty members receive outstanding support for launching and becoming successful in their academic career.

Application Instructions

Applicants should upload the following:

• Full curriculum vitae and cover letter summarizing their interests and qualifications for the position.
• Statement of teaching philosophy describing their conceptualizations of teaching and learning, and teaching and assessment methods, and how their teaching practices will engage students from a range of backgrounds and experiences.
• Research statement describing past, present, and future research, including how they mentor (or will mentor) student researchers and foster (or will foster) collaborative research environments.
• A writing/publication sample.
• Full contact information for at least three academic or professional references.

Priority will be given to completed applications received by January 1, 2026. Reviews will continue until the position is filled or the search is closed on May 1, 2026.

Minimum Qualifications

An earned graduate degree appropriate to the academic discipline and a record of productivity and professional achievement.

Preferred Education and Experience

A PhD in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or a closely related computational sciences discipline.