Assistant Professor of Computer Science

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, 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.

To apply, candidates should submit their materials online at https://academicjobsonline.org/ajo/jobs/27877/apply, 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 environment. In 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.

Review of the applications will begin on November 1, 2024. However, applications will be accepted and reviewed on a rolling basis through the academic year until the positions are filled. If you encounter difficulties using the online application system, please contact faculty.search@cs.uoregon.edu to make alternative arrangements for submitting your application materials.

Minimum Qualifications • 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 Department

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. About the Faculty 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. 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 20,000 undergraduate and 3,600 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 life. In 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.

University of Oregon, Department of Computer Science