Job Summary
The Department of Computer Science at the University of Colorado
(CU) Boulder seeks applications for two tenure-track Assistant
Professor positions in artificial intelligence, broadly construed.
We invite applications from all areas of AI. Areas of current
interest include the following:
- Foundations of machine learning
- Multimodal models
- Alignment and AI safety
- Physical and embodied AI
- Reasoning
- Systems that make large models trainable and deployable
This list is illustrative rather than exhaustive. Applicants whose
work falls outside these areas are encouraged to apply, including
applicants whose work spans artificial intelligence and another
discipline.
Artificial intelligence is a growth area for the campus and for the
department. The Department of Computer Science offers a Bachelor of
Science in Artificial Intelligence, and these two positions are
part of a broader cluster of AI hiring. The department has recently
made strategic investments in two AI Centers. Computing has been
expanded alongside that: a Research Computing reinvestment has
added NVIDIA H200 capacity, supported in part by the college and
the department, with a share of it dedicated to teaching. AI
research at CU Boulder extends beyond computer science into
partners across the College of Engineering and Applied Science,
cognitive science, information science, and collaborations with the
federal laboratories along the Colorado Front Range. The Boulder
area also supports a growing concentration of companies working in
artificial intelligence and robotics.
CU is an Equal Opportunity Employer and complies with all
applicable federal, state, and local laws governing
nondiscrimination in employment. We are committed to creating a
workplace where all individuals are treated with respect and
dignity, and we encourage individuals from all backgrounds to
apply, including protected veterans and individuals with
disabilities.
Who We Are
The University of Colorado Boulder (CU Boulder) is one of
Colorado’s flagship public institutions and among the most
research-active public universities in the country. The College of
Engineering and Applied Science is the second largest school or
college on the CU Boulder campus and boasts top-tier rankings for
both its graduate and undergraduate engineering programs. Earning
the 11th spot among public graduate programs and 17th nationwide
for undergraduate engineering. Multiple specialty areas are also
ranked within the top 20. Equally importantly, we are committed to
fostering a diverse, inclusive, and academically excellent
community. Our approximately 250 tenure-track, 120
instructional-track, and 30 research-track faculty serve more than
6,000 undergraduate students, 1,300 master’s students, and 850 PhD
students. Our college has three core foci: (i) Research &
Innovation, (ii) Education, and (iii) Inclusion. We believe that
our college’s success requires faculty who actively work to create
an inclusive culture within the college and are committed to the
campus plan of creating and
sustaining supportive campus environments .
To learn more about the College of Engineering and Applied Science
please visit our
website .
The Department of Computer Science is one of the largest
departments within the College of Engineering and Applied Science
at the University of Colorado Boulder (CU Boulder). The department
is home to over 50 tenured and tenure-track faculty plus 25
instructional faculty and now includes about 2000 undergraduate and
500 graduate students. To learn more about the Department of
Computer Science, please visit the
department’s website .
What Your Key Responsibilities Will Be
- Successful candidates will be expected to engage in
undergraduate and graduate teaching and mentoring; develop an
externally funded research program in their technical area;
contribute professional leadership and service to their unit, the
college, and their professional community; and cultivate and
contribute to the inclusive excellence of our academic
community.
The typical distribution of work for this role is 40% teaching,
40% scholarly and creative work (research), and 20% leadership and
service.
What You Should Know
- The anticipated start date for these positions is Fall 2027;
however, a later start date may be negotiated.
- Only one application is necessary to be considered for both
positions.
- The University of Colorado Boulder has implemented a reference check
program with respect to final candidates for tenured faculty
appointments. The reference check program is intended to allow CU
Boulder to collect and review information about a candidate's
conduct at their current and previous institutions, specifically
conduct related to sexual misconduct, harassment, and/or
discrimination, before making hiring decisions. All final
candidates for tenured faculty appointments are required to
complete an Authorization to Release Information.
What We Can Offer
- The anticipated academic year salary range for this position at
the Assistant Professor rank is $130,000 - $145,000.
- A relocation stipend may be available within CEAS
guidelines.
- A recruitment incentive is available within Department
guidelines.
- CU offers a competitive 401(a) retirement plan, with employees
contributing 5% of their annual eligible compensation and CU
contributing 10% of their eligible compensation. This plan is
standard for most faculty hires. For more information on CU's
retirement benefits visit our website here .
- In addition to a competitive salary, the University of Colorado
Boulder offers a wide variety of other benefits and perks. Links to
some of these are below. To forecast the value of your total
compensation, check out our total compensation
calculator . More information on some of our benefits and perks
is available here: gender-neutral paid
parental leave ; housing down-payment
assistance programs ; dual-career &
relocation resources ; and teaching , research , and
professional
development .
Benefits
At the
University of Colorado Boulder , we are
committed to supporting the holistic health and well-being of our
employees. Our comprehensive
benefits package includes medical,
dental, and retirement plans; generous paid time off; tuition
assistance for you and your dependents; and an ECO Pass for local
transit. As one of Boulder County’s largest employers, CU Boulder
offers an inspiring academic community and access to world-class
outdoor recreation. Explore additional perks and programs through
the
CU Advantage program.
Be Statements
Be inspired. Be game-changing. Be Boulder.
What We Require
- Applicants must have earned a research doctorate in Computer
Science or a related discipline before starting a tenure-track
faculty appointment.
What You Will Need
- A research agenda that can be pursued with external funding at
CU Boulder.
- Ability to teach at both the undergraduate and graduate level
within the artificial intelligence curriculum.
- Research interests that connect with existing work in the
department or elsewhere on campus.
What We Would Like You to Have
- A record of peer-reviewed publication in artificial
intelligence or a related field, calibrated to career stage.
- Experience teaching or mentoring students at the undergraduate
or graduate level.
- Experience collaborating across research groups, departments,
or disciplines.
Special Instructions
To apply, please submit the following materials as individual PDF
files:
- Cover Letter: A one-page cover letter describing your
interest in the position and summarizing your personal academic
goals.
- Resume/CV: A current curriculum vitae.
- A Statement of Research Philosophy: A statement of your
experience and plans for research and/or creative work that
contributes to the body of knowledge in your field and provides
broader benefits to education and society (3-4 pages).
- A Statement of Teaching Philosophy: A statement of your
experience and plans for teaching and mentoring a diverse student
body (2-3 pages).
- Leadership, Service and Community Contributions
Statement: In this statement, describe your leadership and
service experience, and demonstrated ability to contribute to a
supportive campus community. Please provide details on your track
record, calibrated to your career stage, that describe the specific
role you played in these efforts. These could include, but are not
limited to service on committees, outreach activities to broaden
engagement in or with engineering, or serving on advisory boards or
task forces contributing to policies or regulations. In addition,
describe your plans to contribute to our campus plan to Create Supportive
Environments , and the College of Engineering and
Applied Science Strategic Vision (1-2 pages).
- Names and contact information for three or more
references: Contact information for at least three references
who may be contacted as the search progresses. Please include
names, job titles, phone numbers, and email addresses. Separately
during the application process, you will be asked to provide the
name and contact information for at least three references to
submit a letter of recommendation to be considered along with your
application materials. This is allowed to be the same
individuals.
Applications will be accepted until the positions are filled,
however for full consideration please apply by
November 1,
2026 .
Note: Application materials will not be accepted via email. For
consideration, applications must be submitted through
CU Boulder Jobs . Background checks will be conducted
for all final applicants.
In compliance with the Colorado Job Application Fairness Act, in
any materials you submit, you may redact or remove age-identifying
information such as age, date of birth, or dates of school
attendance or graduation. You will not be penalized for redacting
or removing this information.
Posting Contact Information
Posting Contact Name: Boulder Campus Human Resources
Posting Contact Email: Recruiting@colorado.edu
