Professor (all ranks) in Quantum Computing and Information Sciences

The Ira A. Fulton Schools of Engineering at Arizona State University (ASU) and the School of Computing and Augmented Intelligence (SCAI) seek applicants for a tenure-track or tenured faculty position in Quantum Computing and Information Sciences. SCAI ( one of the eight Fulton Schools houses a vibrant Industrial Engineering and Computer Science Engineering research community (learn more at We are seeking applicants who can strengthen our research and educational efforts in quantum computing and information sciences. Particular areas of interest include but are not limited to:

• Quantum algorithms simulation optimization and quantum machine learning
• Quantum architectures software systems and control
• Quantum error correction and fault-tolerant quantum computing
• Quantum communication networking and sensing

We search for applicants who will contribute to our academic programs promote transdisciplinary teaching and research and help the university to achieve its aspirations including enabling student success transforming society valuing entrepreneurship and conducting use-inspired research. Faculty members in the Fulton Schools are expected to develop an internationally recognized and externally funded research program adopt effective pedagogical practices in the development and delivery of undergraduate and graduate courses advise both undergraduate and graduate student research and projects and undertake service activities.

Appointments will be at the Assistant Associate or (full) Professor rank commensurate with the candidates experience and accomplishments beginning August 2027.

Essential Functions

• Contribute to curriculum development
• Deliver instruction in-person and/or online
• Supervise honors masters and doctoral students
• Conduct research publishable in top-tier journals and/or conferences in the discipline
• Develop grant proposals for external funding as PI or co-PI
• Participate in professional and internal service

Required Qualifications

• Earned doctorate or equivalent in Computer Science Industrial Engineering and Operations Research Electrical Engineering Mathematics Physics or a closely related field by the time of appointment
• Evidence of excellence in research as appropriate to the candidates rank
• Evidence of excellence in teaching as appropriate to the candidates rank

Desired Qualifications

• Potential (for junior applicants) or evidence (for senior applicants) for establishing an externally funded research program
• Commitment to teaching at both the graduate and the undergraduate levels
• Commitment to a collaborative transdisciplinary approach to research and teaching