Assistant/Associate/ Full Professor, Computer Science (T/TE)

Assistant/Associate/ Full Professor, Computer Science (T/TE)Posting Number req27440 Department Computer Science Department Website LinkMedical Sub-SpecialityLocation Tucson Campus Address Tucson, AZ USA Position Highlights

The Department of Computer Science at the University of Arizona invites applications for a tenure-track faculty position in all areas and at all ranks. The Department of Computer Science has a long history of research accomplishments, influential software distribution, and substantial external funding. The department currently has 18 tenure-track faculty and 13 teaching faculty. We offer three undergraduate degrees (B.S. and B.A in Computer Science and B.S. in Artificial Intelligence) as well as two graduate degrees (M.S. and Ph.D. in Computer Science). Current research areas include algorithms, bioinformatics, computational geometry, data management, human-computer interaction, machine learning, natural language processing, networks, programming languages, security, computer vision, and visualization. The Computer Science department is in the College of Science, which includes other highly ranked departments such as Astronomy and Geosciences, with which Computer Science faculty actively collaborate.

Review of applications will begin on the preferred application deadline of November 15, 2026 and continue until the positions are filled.

Outstanding UA benefits include health, dental, and vision insurance plans; life insurance and disability programs; paid vacation, sick leave, and holidays; UA/ASU/NAU tuition reduction for the employee and qualified family members; retirement plans; access to UA recreation and cultural activities; and more!

The University of Arizona has been recognized for our innovative work-life programs. Duties & Responsibilities

• The faculty member will develop and maintain a top-quality research program, teach graduate and undergraduate courses, and perform service to the department, field, and wider community.
• Conduct and maintain an active research program in Computer Science.
• Contribute to the department’s research accomplishments and pursue opportunities for external research funding.
• Teach and mentor undergraduate and graduate students.
• Collaborate with faculty within the Department of Computer Science on research initiatives.
• Participate in interdisciplinary research collaborations with faculty across the College of Science.

• Ph.D. in Computer Science or closely related field by the position start date.

Preferred QualificationsRank To be Determined Tenure Information Tenure-Eligible (TE) FLSA Exempt Full Time/Part Time Full Time Number of Hours Worked per Week 40 Job FTE 1.0 Work Calendar Fiscal Job Category Faculty Benefits Eligible Yes - Full Benefits Rate of Pay DOE Compensation Type salary at 1.0 full-time equivalency (FTE) Type of criminal background check required: Name-based criminal background check (non-security sensitive) Number of Vacancies 1 Target Hire DateExpected End DateContact Information for CandidatesOpen Date 10/28/2026 Open Until Filled Yes Documents Needed to Apply Curriculum Vitae (CV), Cover Letter, and Three Additional Documents Special Instructions to Applicant Please upload:

1. Cover Letter
2. Curriculum Vitae
3. Research Statement (in “Additional Document” slot)
4. Teaching Statement (in "Additional Document" slot)
5. Reference Contact Information (in "Additional Document" slot), that lists contact information for a minimum of three professional references.

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