Assistant or Associate Professor, Tenure Track or Tenured, Computer Science - Software Engineering

Description

The Department of Computer Science at Baylor University invites applications for a tenure track or tenured position with the rank of Assistant or Associate Professor with an expected starting date of August 2026. Applicants from all areas of software engineering are welcome to apply, while we prefer candidates with demonstrated artificial intelligence (AI) experience within software engineering, such as software engineering for AI (SE4AI) or AI for software engineering (AI4SE).

Successful candidates must have a Ph.D. in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or a closely related field. They will also have a commitment to excellence in teaching, exhibit the potential to support an independent research agenda, and have effective communication and organization skills.

The selected candidate will be expected to initiate and conduct research, as well as perform academic duties associated with our undergraduate and graduate programs. The primary responsibilities are teaching courses, developing an externally funded research program, and leading graduate and undergraduate students in Software Engineering research. Active participation in departmental service is also expected.

Baylor's ABET-accredited Computer Science Department currently has twleve tenured/tenure-track faculty, including the McCollum Family Chair of Data Science, and seven lecturer faculty members. The faculty are internationally recognized in research areas including software engineering, data science, bioinformatics, machine learning, cybersecurity, computer vision, and computer systems. The department is housed within the Hankamer Building and the Baylor Research and Innovation Collaborative (BRIC;

see ). The department offers BS (including a Software Engineering concentration), MS (both online and in-person), and PhD degrees in Computer Science. It also offers BSI degree with majors in Bioinformatics, Data Science, and Cybersecurity. Additional information regarding the department, including its mission, is available at https://(Use the "Apply for this Job" box below)..

About Baylor University: Located inWaco, Texas, Baylor University is the oldest college in Texas. With a population of around 21,000 students,Bayloris one of the top universities in the nation, having just been named anR1 institution by the Carnegie Classification in 2022. Baylor is also on the honor roll of the "Great Colleges to Work For" from

The Chronicle of Higher Education, Baylor offers competitive salaries andbenefitswhile giving faculty and staff the chance to live in one of the fastest-growing parts of the state. Our strategic plan guides the University as we continue to live up to Baylor'smissionof educating men and women for worldwide leadership and service by integrating academic excellence and Christian commitment within a caring community.

Qualifications

• Ph.D. in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or a closely related field is required.
• Preference will be given to candidates with demonstrated excellence in research activities, publications, and teaching in Software Engineering.
• Special consideration will be given to candidates who have demonstrated strong scholarship and have an established and active independent research agenda in software engineering with applications of AI.
• Qualities of a successful candidate for a senior position include leadership experience and a strong record of an independently funded research agenda.
• All candidates are expected to exhibit a passion for teaching and mentoring at the graduate and undergraduate levels.

Application Instructions

Please provide the following documents through Interfolio:

• Cover letter, which includes the applicant's anticipated rank
• CV (Curriculum Vitae)
• Statement of research interests
• Statement of teaching interests
• Contact information for at least three professional references
• Academic transcript of highest degree earned (unofficial is accepted)
• Religious Affiliation Form (available in Interfolio)

The following documents are optional:

• Example publications

Review of applicants will begin December 15, 2025. No materials received after January 31, 2026 can be accepted.

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement

Baylor University, a private not-for-profit university affiliated with the Baptist General Convention of Texas, is committed to compliance with all applicable anti-discrimination laws, including those regarding age, race, color, sex, national origin, military service, genetic information, and disability. Baylor complies with statutory Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity requirements. Baylor's full official Notice of Non-Discrimination may be read online.