About the position
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. We expect to make up to seven appointments at the rank of Assistant Professor. Applicants from all areas of computer science are sought, particularly those from emerging and interdisciplinary computing areas, including but not limited to quantum computing, robotics, computational neuroscience, intelligent transportation, smart health, IoT, cyber physical systems, and computational chemistry. Teaching responsibilities will include undergraduate and graduate level courses in the core curriculum and in the candidate's specialization area. In addition to teaching, the position requires an active agenda of research and publication as well as service in the UT Dallas and professional communities. The appointment commences for the fall 2025 semester. Candidates must possess a PhD in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or a related discipline prior to employment; those with ABD status will be considered at the application/interviewing stage. 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 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, and Telecommunication Engineering. The department is home to 54 tenure-track faculty, including 18 NSF CAREER awardees. The department is primarily housed in a 150,000 square feet facility and has excellent computing equipment and support. It houses a few centers and institutes, particularly in the areas of cyber security, human language technology, net centric software, AI, and machine learning.
Responsibilities
- Demonstrate a commitment to teaching excellence.
- Prepare and teach undergraduate and/or graduate classes.
- Contribute assessment information and data as requested.
- Mentor and/or advise undergraduate and/or graduate students.
- Establish and/or continue an independent line of research.
- Continue to expand professional influence in the academic discipline through research and/or publication.
- Engage in service within the academic unit, the university, and the profession as appropriate based on teaching and research constraints.
- Teach up to three (3) classes each academic year.
Requirements
- A PhD in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or a related discipline is required prior to employment; those with ABD status will be considered at the application/interviewing stage.
- Demonstrated ability to work effectively in a highly collaborative, engaging, and dynamic environment.
- Ability to produce research and scholarly or creative achievements that enhance the program and the discipline.
- Ability to deliver high quality teaching using evidence-based practices to effectively engage students from a range of backgrounds and experiences.
Nice-to-haves
- Experience in interdisciplinary computing areas such as quantum computing, robotics, or computational neuroscience.
- A record of productivity and professional achievement in research and teaching.
Benefits
- Physical and mental wellness resources.
- LilyPad lactation facilities located throughout the campus.
- Employee Resource Groups (ERGs) to help build community among UT Dallas faculty and staff.
