Assistant Professor of Computer Science
About the role
UTEP's Computer Science department, part of the Miguel A. Loya College of Engineering, offers B.S., M.S., and Ph.D. degrees in Computer Science, a B.S. in Artificial Intelligence, and M.S. degrees in Software Engineering and Artificial Intelligence, with concentrations in Software Engineering, Secure Cyber‑Systems, and Data Analytics. The department is designated as an NSA Center of Academic Excellence in Cyber Defense, Cyber Operations, and Cybersecurity Research, and faculty lead impactful research in Software Engineering, Computer Systems, Cybersecurity, Artificial Intelligence, and Theoretical Foundations of CS. The university invites applications for a tenure‑track Assistant Professor position in Computer Science with a research focus on Systems (including Operating Systems, Distributed Systems, Embedded Systems, HPC, Compilers, Software Design and Validation for Real‑time and Numerical Systems, Programming Languages, Signal Processing and System Control, Systems Security and Reliability, and Computer Networks), starting Fall 2027. The successful candidate is expected to develop an active research program, contribute to teaching at undergraduate and graduate levels, and engage in interdisciplinary collaboration.
Qualifications
- Record of high‑quality scholarship
- Demonstrated potential for excellence in both research and teaching
- Ability to engage in interdisciplinary research and collaborate across fields
- Industry experience valued for its real‑world applications in research
Requirements
- Doctorate in Computer Science or a closely related field by the time of appointment
- Excellent communication skills
- Ability to establish an active research program
- Strong commitment to student success and to UTEP's Access to Excellent Higher Education mission