Description

The Department of Computer Science (CS) and the Lee J. Styslinger Jr. College of Engineering at The University of Alabama invite applications for multiple tenure-track faculty positions at all ranks for candidates with research interests across all domains relevant to computer science. Candidates with research in Artificial Intelligence with a focus on Software Engineering are of particular interest.

Extensive collaboration opportunities exist within the department and across campus; therefore, candidates should build upon and expand the strengths of our faculty.

Candidates with prestigious achievements in their field and exceptional national and international reputations will be eligible for consideration for significant endowment support through appointment as an Endowed Shelby Distinguished Associate Professor (https://provost.ua.edu/the-shelby-endowment-for-distinguished-faculty/). These Endowed Shelby Distinguished Associate Professor positions are one of the most prestigious honors bestowed upon faculty at The University of Alabama. Candidates wishing to be considered for such an appointment should indicate this in their cover letter.

The University of Alabama is located in Tuscaloosa, Alabama, named one of Travel + Leisure’s 25 Best College Towns and Cities in the U.S. As one of the nation’s premier universities, UA offers bachelor’s, master's and doctoral degrees in nearly 200 fields of study. With more than 1,400 acres of tree-lined academic core campus and over 300 state-of-the art facilities, UA has been ranked among the most beautiful and most impressive college campuses in the South, in the state of Alabama and in the nation.

Review of applications will begin immediately. Applications are preferred on or before Sep. 30, 2026, to receive fullest consideration, but the search will continue until the positions are filled. A position start date of Aug. 16, 2027, would be typical, but flexibility with respect to start date is possible. Visit UA's employment website at careers.ua.edu.

https://careers.ua.edu/jobs/computer-science-full-professor-530201-tuscaloosa-alabama-united-states

https://careers.ua.edu/jobs/computer-science-associate-professor-530200-tuscaloosa-alabama-united-states

https://careers.ua.edu/jobs/computer-science-assistant-professor-530199-tuscaloosa-alabama-united-states

Requirements

Candidates must have a Ph.D. in computer science or a closely related field, demonstrate excellence in scholarly research, and show a strong commitment to teaching undergraduate and graduate students.