Assistant Professor of Computer Science

Department : Department of Computer Science

Rank : Assistant Professor

Annual Basis : 9 Month

Application Deadline

November 1 2024; positions open until filled.

Required Application Materials

Apply online at Academic Jobs Online (AJO) please include the following materials :

Cover letter

Curriculum Vitae

Research statement

Teaching statement

Diversity Equity and Inclusion (DEI) statement

Names and contact information for at least three references

• We are dedicated to building a culturally diverse and pluralistic faculty committed to teaching and working in a multicultural your DEI statement please include information about how you have contributed or plan to contribute to this goal. This can include experience mentoring the focus of your research building an inclusive and welcoming classroom etc.
• The letters from these references are not required at this point. We may request them from those that advance in this search at a later stage in the process.

If you encounter difficulties using the online application system please contact to make alternative arrangements for submitting your application materials.

Position Announcement

The Department of Computer Science (CS) at the University of Oregon is accepting applications for two tenure-track Assistant Professor positions to start in the Fall of 2025. We are seeking two hires one in Cybersecurity and the other in Programming Languages (e.g. Compilers Formal Methods) each with a broad scope. Applicants should hold a Ph.D. and possess an exceptional research track record. The successful candidates will be responsible for establishing a top-tier research program delivering graduate and undergraduate courses with excellence and contributing to university and community service.

We strongly encourage applications from scholars from historically excluded or targeted groups including historically excluded racial or ethnic groups; women transgender and non-binary scholars; scholars with disabilities; and LGBTQAI scholars.

Department or Program Summary

The UO CS department is a critical part of the newly formed School of Computer and Data Science (SCDS) and is in the midst of a major growth in tenure-track and career faculty members. The department aims to be a pioneering hub for advancing education and research fostering collaborations and forging connections across disciplines the university and the global community. We are dedicated to attracting a diverse community of students and scholars who collaborate effectively with one another and with societal partners to make a positive impact on the world. We empower our students to become interdisciplinary problem solvers innovators and entrepreneurs. Our department is committed to cultivating a friendly inclusive and welcoming environment and seeks colleagues who share these values.

The CS faculty members play a foundational role at the University of Oregon engaging in fundamental research and providing crucial support to other departments disciplines and the new Knight Campus. Our CS faculty actively participate in core CS research and an increasing number of interdisciplinary research collaborations in the areas of cybersecurity programming languages networking distributed systems data science and high-performance computing all guided by ethical principles technological adaptability and societal needs. Furthermore they have played a significant role in the development of the recently formed School of Computer and Data Science (SCDS). Moreover our faculty members have established five world-class research centers including the Oregon Cybersecurity Center of Excellence (OCCoE) the Oregon Advanced Computing Institute for Science and Society (OACISS) the Center for Cyber Security and Privacy (CCSP) the Center for Big Learning (CBL) and the Center for Digital Mental Health.

Minimum Requirements

Ph.D. in Computer Science or a closely related field by the time of appointment.

A strong research track record with top-tier publications in the research field of interest.

Preferred Qualifications

Promise of developing a strong research program in your area.

Demonstrated success in collaboratively building organized spaces of inclusive excellence.

Evidence of a commitment to advancing diversity equity and inclusion through research teaching and service.

About the University

The University of Oregon is one of only two members in the Pacific Northwest region of the Association of American Universities (AAU) and holds a very high research activity ranking in the Carnegie Classification of Institutions of Higher Education. We enroll more than 20000 undergraduate and 3600 graduate students representing all 50 states and nearly 100 countries. Our 295-acre campus boasts state-of-the-art facilities including the Phil and Penny Knight Campus for Advancing Scientific Impact which serves as a vibrant center for pioneering scientific investigations exploration and creativity in an arboretum-like environment. UO is located in Eugene which is a beautiful and exciting place to live with an excellent quality of addition to the beautiful Crater Lake Columbia Gorge Pacific Coast the Cascade Mountains and Portland there are many gorgeous forests lakes rivers and ski resorts to explore.

All offers of employment are contingent upon successful completion of a background check.

The University of Oregon is proud to offer a robust benefits package to eligible employees including health insurance retirement plans and paid time off. For more information about benefits visit University of Oregon is an equal opportunity affirmative action institution committed to cultural diversity and compliance with the ADA. The University encourages all qualified individuals to apply and does not discriminate on the basis of any protected status including veteran and disability status. The University is committed to providing reasonable accommodations to applicants and employees with disabilities. To request an accommodation in connection with the application process please contact us at or .

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Employment Type : Full Time

Experience : years

Vacancy : 1