The Department of Computer Science at Boston University invites applications for an Assistant Professor position beginning July 1, 2025. Strong applicants in the area of data management (including database theory, data mining, data systems, and AI for data analytics) are encouraged to apply, but exceptional candidates in other areas will also be considered.

The Department consists of a diverse group of 39 tenured and tenure-track faculty members, and offers programs leading to B.A., M.S., and Ph.D. degrees. The Department has research strengths in data mining, databases, graphics, image and video computing, machine learning, natural language processing, networking, distributed systems, operating systems, software design and implementation, real-time systems, security and cryptography, and theory of computation and algorithms. In addition, members of the Department collaborate closely with faculty across the university including mathematics and statistics, computer engineering, mechanical engineering, biology, earth and environment, economics, law, medicine, computing and data sciences, among others.

Boston University is a member of the American Association of Universities, with over 37,000 students from more than 140 countries and over 10,000 faculty and staff supporting over 300 programs. It is one of the largest private R1 universities in the US, spending over $725M in FY 2022, ranking 16th among private research universities. Our university community welcomes differences, encourages open-minded exploration, and upholds freedom of expression. We are proud that we were the first American university to award a Ph.D. to a woman and of our record of inclusiveness. The College of Arts and Science includes diversity as one of five strategic goals. We are dedicated to increasing the participation of all talented students and are committed to the pursuit of Computer Science by underrepresented groups at BU and beyond.

Required Skills
Qualifications required of all applicants include a Ph.D. in Computer Science or related discipline, a strong research record, and a commitment to teaching at the undergraduate and graduate levels.

DO NOT APPLY THROUGH THE BOSTON UNIVERSITY HR WEBSITE.
Review of applications will begin on December 1, 2024, and continue on a rolling basis. Additional information about the Department is available online. Qualified applicants should apply via here.

Note that a current position opening in the Faculty of CDS includes a focus on some related areas; please see https://www.bu.edu/cds-faculty/ for more information.

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This position is located in BOSTON, MA.

We are an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, natural or protective hairstyle, religion, sex, age, national origin, physical or mental disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, military service, pregnancy or pregnancy-related condition, or because of marital, parental, or veteran status. We are a VEVRAA Federal Contractor.