Assistant Professor - Computer Science

Job Description

The Computer Science Department at the University of Massachusetts Boston invites applications for a full-time tenure‑track faculty position to begin September 1, 2026. We will consider strong candidates in any research area but will prioritize Artificial Neural Networks.

A Ph.D. in computer science or a related area is required. The successful candidate will receive a competitive salary and start‑up package and is expected to establish a highly recognized, robust externally funded, and independent research program.

• Ph.D. in computer science or a related field.
• Strong research background in Artificial Neural Networks or related areas.
• Experience in securing external funding and establishing an independent research program.
• Commitment to teaching excellence and development of a teaching philosophy.

Applications will be reviewed immediately and will continue until the positions are filled. Full consideration requires receipt by December 1, 2025.

UMass Boston is an urban public research university with a teaching soul, whose impact is both local and global. We are the third most diverse university in the country – more than 60% of our undergraduate students come from minoritized communities and groups and more than half are the first in their families to attend a college or university. Thus, our students bring rich diverse life experiences, and we invite applications from candidates who engage the diverse life experiences of our student body, appreciate that students bring their holistic selves into the academic setting, and recognize how their own life experiences and backgrounds have shaped their research, scholarship, and teaching.

Computer Science Department
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Prof. Nurit Haspel, Chair, Computer Science
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Approximate range: $80,000 – $126,000. Exceptional candidates may receive higher salaries to ensure competitiveness within the academic market.

UMass Boston is committed to the full inclusion of all qualified individuals. Persons with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodations for the hiring process. If assistance is needed, contact HR or .