University of Oregon, Department of Computer Science

Position ID:

UO-Department of Computer Science-ASSTPROFCS [#30317, 535563]

Position Title:

Assistant Professor of Computer Science

Position Type:

Tenured/Tenure-track faculty

Position Location:

Eugene, Oregon 97403, United States of America

Subject Areas:

Computer Science / Speech, Reinforcement learning, Multi-Agent Systems, Trustworthy AI, Foundation Models, Artificial Intelligence, Computer Vision, Data Mining, Natural Language Processing, Robotics, Machine Learning

Appl Deadline:

2025/11/15 11:59PM help popup

(posted 2025/08/12, updated 2025/07/31)

Position Description:

Assistant Professor of Computer Science

The Computer Science Department at the University of Oregon is accepting applications for a tenure-track Assistant Professor position starting in the Fall of 2026. We are seeking a faculty hire in Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning, with a broad scope that includes, but is not limited to, areas such as Natural Language Processing, Speech, Computer Vision, Reinforcement Learning, Data Mining, Multi-Agent Systems, Robotics, Trustworthy AI, and Foundation Models. Applicants should hold a Ph.D. and possess an exceptional research track record. The successful candidate will be responsible for establishing a top-tier research program, delivering graduate and undergraduate courses with excellence, and contributing to university and community service.

Please include the following materials:
• CV outlining work history and professional qualifications relevant to this position.
• Letter of interest summarizing candidacy highlights, and specifically how your skills and interests align with the job ad. This letter can describe experiences that have prepared you to recognize, serve, and bolster the excellence of our students from a wide range of backgrounds.
• Statement describing current and future research.
• Statement describing experience with inclusive teaching and mentoring practices that enable students to flourish.
• Names and contact information for three professional references. The letters from these references are not required unless requested at a later stage in the process.

Review of the applications will begin on November 15, 2025. 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 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 Sciences (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 Sciences (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 building a faculty committed to meeting the needs of our changing student body and creating essential knowledge for society. We encourage applications from individuals who want to join an institution committed to addressing complex problems at all scales, and critical thinking and cross-disciplinary dialogue. We believe the way to create the faculty we need is to develop the most inclusive applicant pool. Goal 03 of our new (2024) strategic plan, titled Oregon Rising, is to create a flourishing community. As outlined in Oregon Rising, “Flourishing is the holistic development and thriving of every individual in our diverse community achieved through growth, well-being, resilience, trust, belonging, robust connection, and sense of purpose. A flourishing community is built on collective experience and is made stronger by our shared commitment to one another.

Application Materials Required:

Submit the following items online at this website to complete your application:

Cover letter
Curriculum Vitae
Research statement
Teaching statement
Three references (actual letters acceptable but not required, just names and email addresses )

And anything else requested in the position description.

Further Info:

https://scds.uoregon.edu/cs

Department of Computer Science
120 Deschutes Hall
1202 University of Oregon
Eugene, OR 97403