Associate or Full Professor, Computer Science (T) and Director of Cognitive Sciences

Associate or Full Professor, Computer Science (T) and Director of Cognitive SciencesPosting Number req27388 Department Computer Science Department Website LinkLocation Tucson Campus Address Tucson, AZ USA Position Highlights

The Department of Computer Science at the University of Arizona invites applications for a tenured faculty position at the rank of Associate or Full Professor. The successful candidate will conduct research on artificial intelligence, have interdisciplinary interests, and serve as Director of the Cognitive Science Program.

We are particularly interested in candidates whose research spans one or more of the following areas: artificial intelligence, multimodal AI, computer vision, visualization and visual perception, machine learning, natural language processing, speech recognition, human-centered computing, human-computer interaction, and computational cognitive modeling. Applications of these areas to health, broadly construed, would be of particular interest.

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) and 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.

The Cognitive Science program serves as an interdisciplinary hub, bringing together many affiliated faculty members from various departments including Computer Science, Information Sciences, Psychology/Neuroscience, Linguistics, Speech Language & Hearing Sciences, Education, and Philosophy. Among them are 8 and growing core faculty members, jointly appointed between the CogSci program and their home department. The CogSci program offers a joint undergraduate major (B.S. in Neuroscience and CogSci) and a graduate minor in CogSci. Students and affiliated faculty in the community actively collaborate and regularly come together for interdisciplinary activities.

Review of applications will begin on the preferred application deadline of November 16, 2026, and continue until the position is filled.

The University of Arizona is located in the heart of Tucson, the second largest city in Arizona. The Tucson metro area has over one million people, has its own international airport, and is close to Phoenix with a population of over five million. Tucson is known for its stunning Sonoran Desert landscape. It is surrounded by saguaros and 4 mountain ranges and has ample opportunities for leisure activities, including amazing biking, hiking, rock climbing, horseback riding, and caving. Tucson is one of 49 UNESCO Cities of Gastronomy, and has a vibrant music and art scene.

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

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

• 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.

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

Preferred QualificationsFLSA Exempt Full Time/Part Time Full Time Number of Hours Worked per Week 40 Job FTE 1.0 Work Calendar Academic 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: Fingerprint criminal background check (security sensitive due to job duties) Number of Vacancies 1 Target Hire Date 8/17/2027 Expected End DateContact Information for CandidatesOpen Date 10/23/2026 Open Until Filled Yes Documents Needed to Apply Curriculum Vitae (CV), Cover Letter, and Three Additional Documents Special Instructions to ApplicantPlease submit the following documents:

1. Cover Letter.
2. Curriculum Vitae.
3. Research Statement (upload in the “Additional Document” slot).
4. Teaching Statement (upload in the "Additional Document" slot), should include evidence of teaching effectiveness.
5. Reference Contact Information (upload in the "Additional Document" slot), listing contact information for a minimum of three professional references.

Notice of Availability of the Annual Security and Fire Safety ReportIn compliance with the Jeanne Clery Campus Safety Act (Clery Act), each year the University of Arizona releases an Annual Security Report (ASR) for each of the University’s campuses. These reports disclose information including Clery crime statistics for the previous three calendar years and policies, procedures, and programs the University uses to keep students and employees safe, including how to report crimes or other emergencies and resources for crime victims. As a campus with residential housing facilities, the Main Campus ASR also includes a combined Annual Fire Safety report with information on fire statistics and fire safety systems, policies, and procedures.