Tenure-Track Faculty Positions in Computer Science

Job Description

The Department of Computer Science at Virginia Tech seeks applications for multiple tenure-track assistant professor positions in computer science. Special consideration will be given to candidates in the areas of artificial intelligence machine learning natural language processing and human-computer interaction. We are seeking candidates motivated to contribute to a collegial interdisciplinary community with a strong tradition of both fundamental and applied research and innovative teaching. We embrace Virginia Techs motto of Ut Prosim (That I May Serve): we are committed to research education service and inclusivity that makes a positive difference in the lives of people communities and the world.

The department currently has 89 faculty members including 67 tenured or tenure-track faculty. Members of the CS faculty have received 25 CAREER awards from the National Science Foundation and been recognized with faculty awards from IBM Intel AMD Microsoft Google Meta Cisco and others. CS faculty members direct several interdisciplinary research centers including the Center for Human-Computer Interaction and the Sanghani Center for Artificial Intelligence & Data Analytics. The department is home to over 1700 undergraduate and nearly 900 graduate students and is part of the College of Engineering. Faculty and graduate students in the department have extensive involvement with major Virginia Tech research institutes and initiatives including the Institute for Advanced Computing the Commonwealth Cyber Initiative; the Fralin Biomedical Research Institute; the Fralin Life Sciences Institute; the Institute for Creativity Arts and Technology; the Institute for Critical Technology and Applied Science; the Institute for Society Culture and Environment the National Security Institute; and the Virginia Tech Transportation Institute. The department is also home to the newly launched NSF-funded COMPASS Center focused on pandemic prediction and prevention.

These positions are located at Virginia Techs main campus in Blacksburg VA in an area consistently ranked among the countrys best places to addition our program in the Washington D.C. area offers unique proximity to government and industry partners and is also expanding rapidly with Virginia Techs exciting new Institute for Advanced Computing (IAC) based in Alexandria having launched in Spring 2025. Candidates for faculty positions at the IAC in Alexandria are encouraged to apply to separate announcements for those opportunities.

The successful candidate will have a doctoral degree in computer science or a closely related field a rank-appropriate record of academic accomplishments a proven ability to work collaboratively a commitment to interdisciplinary research and instruction and a willingness to expand disciplinary boundaries to address complex technical and societal challenges. Tenure-track faculty are expected to initiate and develop independent research that is internationally recognized conscientiously mentor research-oriented graduate students teach effectively at both undergraduate and graduate levels and serve the university and their professional communities. The positions require occasional travel to professional meetings.

Applicants must apply online at (posting number 534279). Application materials include a cover letter curriculum vitae and contact information for at least three addition applicants must provide three separate written statements (up to 3 pages each): (1) a research statement; (2) a statement of teaching and mentoring philosophy; and (3) a statement expressing the candidates ideas for supporting an educational environment consistent with the Virginia Tech Principles of Communityspecific examples of experiences activities and plans will help us identify candidates who can support and extend our universitys commitment to inclusive excellence. Review of applications will commence on November 15 2025 and continue until the position is filled. Questions regarding the position should be directed to Dr. Ali R. Butt at

Required Qualifications

- An earned doctoral degree in Computer Science or closely related field at the time of the appointment and a rank-appropriate record of scholarship and collaboration in computing research.

- Record of significant research accomplishments (e.g. publications) and rank-appropriate record of professional service.

- Ability to contribute to the departments teaching mission at both graduate and undergraduate levels.

Preferred Qualifications

- Demonstrated interest in collaborative research in fields represented by departments existing faculty or planned hiring.

- Demonstrated ability and willingness to work collaboratively with faculty from a variety of disciplines.

- Recognition of research excellence as demonstrated by e.g. best paper or society awards.

- Instructional experience in higher education.

Overtime Status

Exempt: Not eligible for overtime

Appointment Type

Regular

Salary Information

$120000 - $135000

Hours per week

40 plus

Review Date

11/15/2025 open until filled

Additional Information

The successful candidate will be required to have a criminal conviction check.

About Virginia Tech

Dedicated to its mottoUt Prosim(That I May Serve) Virginia Tech pushes the boundaries of knowledge by taking a hands-on transdisciplinary approach to preparing scholars to be leaders and problem-solvers. A comprehensive land-grant institution that enhances the quality of life in Virginia and throughout the world Virginia Tech is aninclusive communitydedicated to knowledge discovery and creativity. The university offers more than 280 majors to a diverse enrollment of more than 36000 undergraduate graduate and professional students in eightundergraduate colleges aschool of medicine aveterinary medicinecollegeGraduate School andHonors College.The university has a significant presence across Virginia including Blacksburg the greater Washington D.C. area the Health Sciences and Technology Campus in Roanoke sites in Newport News and Richmond and numerousExtension officesandresearch institutes.A leading global research institution Virginia Tech conducts more than $650 million in research annually.

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