College of Arts and Sciences-Assistant Professor-Computer Science

School/College College of Arts and Sciences Title College of Arts and Sciences-Assistant Professor-Computer Science Assignment Category Full-Time Rank Assistant Professor Tenure Status Tenure Track Payroll Status Faculty 9

Job Description

The Department of Computer Science (CS) at the University of Alabama at Birmingham (UAB) is seeking candidates for one tenure-track faculty position at the Assistant Professor level, with a start date of Fall 2026.

Candidates with expertise in one or more of the following areas are sought:
High-Performance Computing, Computer Systems, Networking, Computer Graphics, Algorithms, Programming Languages and Software Engineering, Quantum Computing, Robotics.

Candidates are required to have a Ph.D. degree in Computer Science or a closely related field (or an expectation that this Ph.D. will be earned before the start of the appointment), to demonstrate strong research credentials as evidenced by peer-reviewed publications in high-quality journals and conferences. Candidates should have a strong interest in teaching. Preference will be given to candidates who have experience in teaching computer science topics at the university level and experience and success in obtaining research grants.

The CS Department at UAB offers PhD, MS, BS, and BA programs. The Department has a strong research focus, and a strong commitment to teaching, service, and outreach. The Department plays a leadership role in the Center for Cyber Security. Collaborations with UAB's medical enterprise are strong, with many opportunities for faculty to participate in interdisciplinary work. UAB has made a significant commitment to both research and teaching in Computer Science.

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The University of Alabama at Birmingham (UAB) is a comprehensive urban university with the nation's fourth-largest public hospital (eighth-largest hospital in the nation and best hospital in Alabama), which has rapidly evolved into a world-renowned research university and health care center. UAB is a Carnegie R1 research university. UAB has been consistently ranked highly, including being named the 2018 and 2019 Top Young University in the U.S. (top 10 worldwide, Times Higher Education World University Rankings), and America's Best Large Employer (Forbes, 2021).

The Master's in Cyber Security program in the Department of Computer Science was ranked No. 1 in the country for in-person Cyber Security master's programs and remains in the top 10 in 2025 (Fortune). Our Master's in Computer Science program was also ranked No. 3 nationally in 2025 (Fortune). UAB is Alabama's single largest employer and an engine of revitalization for Birmingham.

With an enrollment of over 20,500 students and a campus covering more than 100 city blocks, UAB is focused on the future of teaching, research, health care, and community service. Birmingham is the largest city in Alabama, noted for its vibrant music scene, fine dining, warm weather, and excellent schools, within driving distance to Atlanta, Memphis, Nashville, and New Orleans.

The application package must include: (i) a one-page cover letter, (ii) a curriculum vitae encompassing a list of publications and scholarly achievements, (iii) a statement of future research plans (up to four pages), (iv) a statement of teaching experience and philosophy (up to four pages), and (v) contact information for at least three professional references.

Review of candidates will begin on December 1, 2025, and the search will continue until the position is filled. For more information, please contact the search committee chair Dr. John Johnstone (jkj).

Required Qualifications

Candidates are required to have a Ph.D. degree in Computer Science or a closely related field (or an expectation that this Ph.D. will be earned before the start of the appointment), to demonstrate strong research credentials as evidenced by peer-reviewed publications in high-quality journals and conferences.

Preferred Qualifications

Preference will be given to candidates who have experience in teaching computer science topics at the…