The Department of Computer Science at Rice University invites applications for an assistant, associate, or full professor position with an anticipated start date of July 1, 2025. Applications for this particular position should have the following focus:

• Applied algorithms: Specific sub-areas include (but are not limited to) randomized algorithms, approximation algorithms, sublinear algorithms, graph algorithms and distributed algorithms. We are particularly interested in candidates who demonstrate collaborations with other areas of computer science such as computer networks and systems, computational biology, AI/ML, data science, privacy and security and robotics as well as cross-disciplinary collaborations with mathematics, statistics, computational medicine, science and beyond.
  
  

The selected candidate will be expected to teach and develop undergraduate and graduate courses within their expertise; perform high-quality research in their specialized area and present findings from their research in peer-reviewed publications and conferences; establish a strong research program supported by extramural funding; be involved in service to the university and broader scientific community; and collaborate with faculty in diverse disciplines. The successful candidate will be required to have a strong commitment to teaching, advising, and mentoring undergraduate and graduate students from diverse backgrounds.

We seek greater representation of women, scholars of color, people with disabilities, veterans, and others who have historically been underrepresented in Computer Science; to attract international students from a wider range of countries and backgrounds; to accelerate progress in building a faculty and staff who are diverse in background and thought; and an inclusive environment that fosters interaction and understanding within our diverse community.

About the Department and School of Engineering

The Department of Computer Science has consistently ranked among the top graduate programs in the country (US News & World Report) and is strongly committed to excellence in teaching, research, and service. The department has hired multiple outstanding new faculty members in the last few years and is authorized to hire at least 10 tenured and tenure-track faculty members in the next three years. The Department is part of the George R. Brown School of Engineering and Computing, which ranks among the top undergraduate engineering programs (US News & World Report) and is strongly committed to nurturing the aspirations of faculty, staff, and students in an inclusive environment. 

More information can be found on our website, http://www.cs.rice.edu, or by contacting the Computer Science Department Faculty Search Coordinator, Ms. Annepha Hurlock-Blake, at annepha@rice.edu.

Qualifications

Applicants must hold a Ph.D. degree or equivalent in computer science or a related discipline or must complete the Ph.D. by November 1st of the year employment commences. All applicants should demonstrate excellence in scholarship, teaching, and collegial service. 

Application Instructions

The early application deadline for these positions is November 16, 2024 (after which the search committee will begin considering applications and interviewing applicants). The final application deadline for these positions is December 31, 2024.

To apply, please submit the following materials: (1) curriculum vitae, (2) research statement, (3) statement of teaching interests, and (4) statement of past and planned contributions to improve diversity, equity, and inclusion to the Interfolio job posting. 

In addition, candidates will be asked to provide the names and contact information for 3-5 references, who will be solicited for letters of recommendation at the time of application. 

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement

Rice University is an Equal Opportunity Employer with commitment to diversity at all levels, and considers for employment qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national or ethnic origin, genetic information, disability or protected veteran status.

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