"Tenure-Track Faculty Positions in Computer Science"

Job Description

The Department of Computer Science at Virginia Tech seeks applications for multiple tenure-track assistant professor positions in computer science. Special consideration will be given to candidates in the areas of artificial intelligence, machine learning, natural language processing, and human-computer interaction. We are seeking candidates motivated to contribute to a collegial, interdisciplinary community with a strong tradition of both fundamental and applied research and innovative teaching. We embrace Virginia Tech’s motto of Ut Prosim (“That I May Serve”): we are committed to research, education, service, and inclusivity that makes a positive difference in the lives of people, communities, and the world.

The department currently has 89 faculty members, including 67 tenured or tenure-track faculty. Members of the CS faculty have received 25 CAREER awards from the National Science Foundation and been recognized with faculty awards from IBM, Intel, AMD, Microsoft, Google, Meta, Cisco, and others. CS faculty members direct several interdisciplinary research centers, including the Center for Human-Computer Interaction and the Sanghani Center for Artificial Intelligence & Data Analytics. The department is home to over 1700 undergraduate and nearly 900 graduate students and is part of the College of Engineering. Faculty and graduate students in the department have extensive involvement with major Virginia Tech research institutes and initiatives, including the Institute for Advanced Computing, the Commonwealth Cyber Initiative; the Fralin Biomedical Research Institute; the Fralin Life Sciences Institute; the Institute for Creativity, Arts, and Technology; the Institute for Critical Technology and Applied Science; the Institute for Society, Culture and Environment, the National Security Institute; and the Virginia Tech Transportation Institute. The department is also home to the newly launched NSF-funded COMPASS Center focused on pandemic prediction and prevention.

These positions are located at Virginia Tech's main campus in Blacksburg, VA, in an area consistently ranked among the country's best places to live. In addition, our program in the Washington, D.C. area offers unique proximity to government and industry partners and is also expanding rapidly, with Virginia Tech's exciting new Institute for Advanced Computing (IAC), based in Alexandria, having launched in Spring 2025. Candidates for faculty positions at the IAC in Alexandria are encouraged to apply to separate announcements for those opportunities.

The successful candidate will have a doctoral degree in computer science or a closely related field, a rank-appropriate record of academic accomplishments, a proven ability to work collaboratively, a commitment to interdisciplinary research and instruction, and a willingness to expand disciplinary boundaries to address complex technical and societal challenges. Tenure-track faculty are expected to initiate and develop independent research that is internationally recognized, conscientiously mentor research-oriented graduate students, teach effectively at both undergraduate and graduate levels, and serve the university and their professional communities. The positions require occasional travel to professional meetings.

Applicants must apply online at jobs.vt.edu (posting number 534279). Application materials include a cover letter, curriculum vitae, and contact information for at least three references. In addition, applicants must provide three separate written statements (up to 3 pages each): (1) a research statement; (2) a statement of teaching and mentoring philosophy; and (3) a statement expressing the candidate’s ideas for supporting an educational environment consistent with the Virginia Tech Principles of Community —specific examples of experiences, activities, and plans will help us identify candidates who can support and extend our university’s commitment to inclusive excellence. Review of applications will commence on November 15, 2025, and continue until the position is filled. Questions regarding the position should be directed to Dr. Ali R. Butt at facdev@cs.vt.edu.

Required Qualifications

• An earned doctoral degree in Computer Science or closely related field at the time of the appointment and a rank-appropriate record of scholarship and collaboration in computing research.
• Record of significant research accomplishments (e.g. publications) and rank-appropriate record of professional service.
• Ability to contribute to the department's teaching mission, at both graduate and undergraduate levels.

Preferred Qualifications

• Demonstrated interest in collaborative research in fields represented by department's existing faculty or planned hiring.
• Demonstrated ability and willingness to work collaboratively with faculty from a variety of disciplines.
• Recognition of research excellence as demonstrated by e.g. best paper or society awards.
• Instructional experience in higher education.

Overtime Status

Exempt: Not eligible for overtime

Appointment Type

Regular

Salary Information

$120,000 - $135,000

Hours per week

40 plus

Review Date

11/15/2025, open until filled

Additional Information

The successful candidate will be required to have a criminal conviction check.