Assistant Professor in Computer Science/Engineering


  • Professional
  • Lexington, KY
  • Posted 3 weeks ago
  • Expires on: February 22, 2025

University of Kentucky
Computer Science

The Department of Computer Science at the University of Kentucky invites applications for a tenure-eligible, 9-month appointment (Regular Title Series) faculty position to begin August 2025. We seek excellent candidates in all areas, with specific needs in AI/machine learning, software engineering/HCI, theoretical computer science, data science/data mining, wireless networks, computer systems and security. A demonstrated ability to collaborate with diverse teams to address grand societal challenges is highly desirable. Successful candidates must demonstrate a strong commitment to undergraduate and graduate education and be qualified to teach a broad range of courses in Computer Science. All regular title series faculty are expected to have a mix of research, teaching, and service to be negotiated annually with the chair of the department. Tenure-eligible faculty are expected to build a strong research program in their chosen area and to be dedicated teachers, contributing to our instructional offerings at both undergraduate and graduate levels.

The Department, housed within the College of Engineering, has 24 faculty members. We aim to be a diverse community of researchers and educators pursuing pioneering research in computer science as well as interdisciplinary research collaborations at the university and beyond; offering all students the highest quality instructional programs including Bachelor’s, Master’s, and PhD degrees in Computer Science, Master’s degree in Data Science, and Bachelor’s, Master’s, and PhD degrees in Computer Engineering; expanding our reach to marginalized and underrepresented students, and serving the professional, local, state and global communities. The degree programs in Computer Engineering are offered in collaboration with the Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering Department; the undergraduate programs in Computer Science and in Computer Engineering are ABET-accredited.

Applications are now being accepted. Review of submissions will begin immediately and continue until the position is filled. Candidates must have earned a PhD in Computer Science or a closely related field at the time employment begins. To apply, a University of Kentucky Academic Profile must be submitted at the following link: https://ukjobs.uky.edu/postings/554749

Applicants should submit a cover letter, full curriculum vitae, research statement (upload under Specific Request 1), teaching statement (upload under Specific Request 2), and contact information for a minimum of three references when prompted in the application.

Questions should be directed to HR/Employment by phone at 1-859-257-9555 (press 2) or email (ukjobs@email.uky.edu), or to Diane Mier (diane.mier@uky.edu) in the Computer Science Department. Upon offer of employment, successful applicants must undergo a national background check as required by University of Kentucky Human Resources.

The University of Kentucky is an equal opportunity employer and especially encourages applications from women and members of underrepresented groups.