Assistant​/Associate​/Full Professor in Computer Science

Assistant/Associate/Full Professor in Computer Science

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Final date to receive applications Open until filled. Review of applications will begin November 17, 2025.

Position Details This full-time faculty position is on-campus and in-person.

Department Overview The Department of Computer Science at Texas Christian University (TCU) invites applications for two tenure-track faculty positions beginning in Fall 2026: (1) Assistant Professor and (2) Open‑Rank Professor (Assistant, Associate, or Full Professor). As TCU advances toward Carnegie R1 status, we seek colleagues who will strengthen our department's research profile while contributing to our tradition of teaching excellence and student mentorship.

Successful candidates will demonstrate the ability—or, at the senior level, the established record—to lead impactful scholarship, secure external funding, and actively mentor students at all levels. Areas of particular interest include:
Artificial Intelligence, Software Engineering, Cybersecurity, and Digital Twin technologies.

Qualifications – Required

• Ph.D. in Computer Science or a closely related field by August 17, 2026.
• A strong commitment to excellence in both research and teaching, with enthusiasm for mentoring students at all levels.
• Demonstrated potential to develop and sustain an externally funded research program.
• Interest in contributing to departmental growth, including the planned M.S. and Ph.D. programs in Computer Science.

Preferred

• Experience with proposal writing or evidence of external funding success.
• Potential for national research recognition.
• Interest in interdisciplinary collaboration.

For Candidates at the Associate/Full Professor Level

• Internationally recognized research record (sustained publications in top venues).
• Evidence of external funding success (e.g., NSF, NIH, DOE, DoD), with potential for continued support.
• Evidence of academic leadership (e.g., center direction, large-scale grants, mentoring junior faculty).

Required Application Materials

• Cover letter
• Curriculum vitae
• Research statement
• Teaching statement
• Contact information for three references (letters will be requested for finalists)

In your materials, please address how your research, teaching, and service will contribute to TCU's strategic goal of achieving Carnegie R1 classification. Highlight how your work will advance impactful scholarship, secure external funding, and foster interdisciplinary collaboration.

For inquiries, please contact Bingyang Wei, Interim Chair, Department of Computer Science;
Email: b.wei.

Texas Christian University values Integrity, Engagement, Community, and Excellence in the workplace. TCU treats applicants and employees with fairness and respect. TCU hires and promotes individuals based on their qualifications and their commitment to making a positive impact on our student-centered community.