Assistant or Associate Professor, Computer Science (Multiple Positions) (T/TE) (Updated)

University of Arizona

life insurance, vision insurance, parental leave, sick time

United States, Arizona, Tucson

Nov 19, 2025

Assistant or Associate Professor, Computer Science (Multiple Positions) (T/TE) (Updated)
Posting Number	req24254
Department	Computer Science
Department Website Link	Computer Science
Medical Sub-Speciality
Location	Main Campus
Address	Tucson, AZ USA
Position Highlights	Please Note: This posting has been updated to include an application review date. The Department of Computer Science at the University of Arizona invites applications for multiple tenure-track faculty positions, including both Assistant and Associate Professor positions. One of the positions is collaborative with the Applied Math Graduate Interdisciplinary Program (GIDP) and is expected to be in the general area of Artificial Intelligence, Machine Learning, and/or Data Science. The other positions are open to all areas of Computer Science. The Department of Computer Science has a long history of research accomplishments, influential software distribution, and substantial external funding. The department currently has 20 tenure-track faculty and 11 teaching faculty. We offer three undergraduate degrees (B.S. and B.A in Computer Science and B.S. in Artificial Intelligence) as well as two graduate degrees (M.S. and Ph.D. in Computer Science). Current research areas include algorithms, bioinformatics, compilers, computational geometry, data management, high-performance computing, human-computer interaction, machine learning, natural language processing, networks, programming languages, security, computer vision, and visualization. The Computer Science department is in the College of Science, which includes other highly ranked departments such as Astronomy and Geosciences, with which Computer Science faculty actively collaborate. Review of applications will begin on the preferred application deadline of December 1, 2025 and continue until the positions are filled. Outstanding U of A benefits include health, dental, and vision insurance plans; life insurance and disability programs; sick leave, and holidays; U of A/ASU/NAU tuition reduction for the employee and qualified family members; retirement plans; access to U of A recreation and cultural activities; and more! Among generous benefits, the university offers eligible employees reimbursement for qualified childcare expenses, qualified tuition reduction for eligible family members, and 12 weeks of paid parental leave plus an additional 12 weeks of unpaid parental leave. The University of Arizona has been recognized for our innovative work-life programs. The University of Arizona is located in the heart of Tucson, the second largest city in Arizona. The Tucson metro area has over one million people, has its own international airport, and is close to Phoenix with a population of over five million. Tucson is known for its stunning Sonoran Desert landscape. It is surrounded by saguaros and 4 mountain ranges and has ample opportunities for leisure activities, including amazing biking, hiking, rock climbing, horseback riding, and caving. Tucson is one of 49 UNESCO Cities of Gastronomy, and has a vibrant music and art scene. For more information about working at the University of Arizona and relocations services, please click here.
Duties & Responsibilities	The faculty member will develop and maintain a top-quality research program, teach graduate and undergraduate courses, and perform service to the department, field, and wider community.
Minimum Qualifications	Ph.D. in Computer Science or closely related field by the position start date.
Preferred Qualifications
Rank	To be Determined
Tenure Information	Tenure Track (T/TE)
FLSA	Exempt
Full Time/Part Time	Full Time
Number of Hours Worked per Week	40
Job FTE	1.0
Work Calendar	Academic
Job Category	Faculty
Benefits Eligible	Yes - Full Benefits
Rate of Pay	DOE
Compensation Type	salary at 1.0 full-time equivalency (FTE)
Type of criminal background check required:	Name-based criminal background check (non-security sensitive)
Number of Vacancies	2
Target Hire Date	8/17/2026
Expected End Date
Contact Information for Candidates	Faculty Recruiting Committee Chair search@cs.arizona.edu
Open Date	10/27/2025
Open Until Filled	Yes
Documents Needed to Apply	Curriculum Vitae (CV), Cover Letter, and Three Additional Documents
Special Instructions to Applicant	Please upload: Cover Letter Curriculum Vitae Research Statement (in "Additional Document" slot) Teaching Statement (in "Additional Document" slot) Reference Contact Information (in "Additional Document" slot), that lists contact information for a minimum of three professional references. Review of applications will begin on the preferred application deadline of December 1, 2025 and continue until the positions are filled.
Notice of Availability of the Annual Security and Fire Safety Report	In compliance with the Jeanne Clery Disclosure of Campus Security Policy and Campus Crime Statistics Act (Clery Act), each year the University of Arizona releases an Annual Security Report (ASR) for each of the University's campuses.Thesereports disclose information including Clery crime statistics for the previous three calendar years and policies, procedures, and programs the University uses to keep students and employees safe, including how to report crimes or other emergencies and resources for crime victims. As a campus with residential housing facilities, the Main Campus ASR also includes a combined Annual Fire Safety report with information on fire statistics and fire safety systems, policies, and procedures. Paper copies of the Reports can be obtained by contacting the University Compliance Office at cleryact@arizona.edu.