Assistant Professor in Computer ScienceEngineering

Job Summary
The Department of Computer Science at the University of Kentucky invites applications for a tenureeligible 9month 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. Tenureeligible 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 Bachelors Masters and PhD degrees in Computer Science Masters degree in Data Science and Bachelors Masters 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. The University of Kentucky is one of eight institutions in the United States with colleges of agriculture arts and sciences business engineering law medicine and pharmacy all on a single campus making it uniquely suited for diverse interdisciplinary collaborations. Located in Lexington one of the safest most creative and welleducated cities in the nation we offer an ideal setting in which to build a successful worklife balanced career. Lexington is the heart of the scenic Bluegrass Region with many outdoor recreation opportunities and excellent public and private schools. To learn more about these benefits please visit: 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 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(press 2 or email or to Diane Mier 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.