Tenure-Track Faculty Position in Computer Science

About the role

Tenure-Track Faculty in the Department of Computer Science hold full-time appointments with a workload allocation of approximately 40% teaching, 50% research, and 10% service. They are expected to develop nationally recognized research programs supported by external funding, disseminate their work in high-impact venues, and mentor both graduate and undergraduate students in research. Teaching responsibilities include undergraduate and graduate courses, curriculum development, and the use of effective and inclusive pedagogy. Tenure-Track Faculty also contribute to departmental, university, and professional service, consistent with Virginia Tech’s land-grant mission and commitment to Ut Prosim (“That I May Serve”). Their performance is evaluated annually, and advancement is governed by the university's promotion and tenure process. The successful candidate will be required to have a criminal conviction check. Overtime status: Exempt (not eligible for overtime). Appointment type: Regular. Review date: 11/15/2026, open until filled.

Responsibilities

• Develop nationally recognized research programs supported by external funding.
• Disseminate research in high-impact venues.
• Mentor graduate and undergraduate students in research.
• Teach undergraduate and graduate courses.
• Engage in curriculum development.
• Use effective and inclusive pedagogy.
• Contribute to departmental, university, and professional service.

Requirements

• Earned doctoral degree in Computer Science or a closely related field at the time of appointment.
• Rank‑appropriate record of scholarship and collaboration in computing research.
• Record of significant research accomplishments (e.g., publications).
• Rank‑appropriate record of professional service.
• Ability to contribute to the department's teaching mission at both graduate and undergraduate levels.

Qualifications

• Demonstrated interest in collaborative research in fields represented by the department's existing faculty or planned hiring.
• Demonstrated ability and willingness to work collaboratively with faculty from a variety of disciplines.
• Recognition of research excellence (e.g., best paper or society awards).
• Instructional experience in higher education.

Pay

$125,000–$135,000 annually.

Schedule

40 hours per week.