Department: Computer Science

Salary: Commensurate with experience

Description:

The Department of Computer Science at the University of Houston (www.cs.uh.edu) invites applications for a tenure-track faculty position at the Assistant/Associate Professor level. Candidates working on theoretical or practical aspect of research related to Affective Computing and Human-Centered AI are encouraged to apply. This position is part of the Presidential Frontier Faculty (PFF) initiative. 

The department is seeking exceptional candidates with the potential for exceptional research, excellence in teaching, and mentoring graduate and undergraduate students. Candidates must demonstrate an outstanding scholarly record of research, exhibited by high-impact peer-reviewed publications and a forward-looking, vigorous research agenda that will secure competitive, external funding as Principal Investigator (PI). The anticipated start date for this position is September 1, 2025. Applicants must possess an earned doctorate in computer science, computer engineering, mathematics, or a closely related scientific field.

UH is a Carnegie Tier One public research university that is located on a park-like campus a few minutes from the Houston city center. The university has embarked on an exciting period of research growth, a rising reputation, and committed leadership. The Department of Computer Science is home to a dynamic and interdisciplinary group of 30+ full-time faculty members and over 2000+ students across its BS, MS, and PhD programs. The department currently has a strong emphasis on research that fundamental and applied computer science with cross-cutting applications related to AI, machine learning, cybersecurity, high-performance computing, data science, natural language processing, graphics, visualization, biomedical and healthcare computing, and much more! Research in the department is and has been funded by numerous agencies, including the National Science Foundation, National Institutes of Health, National Institute of Standards and Technology, and the U.S. Departments of Defense, Homeland Security, Justice, Energy, and Transportation.

Located in Houston, the fourth largest city in the United States. Houston is an international and multicultural city, with world-class restaurants, theaters, museums, and thrilling sports teams. It offers affordable housing and enjoys a low cost of living. The university is close to the Texas Medical Center, the largest in the world, a large industrial base, and NASA. 

The university is responsive to the needs of dual-career couples.


To apply, please visit https://uh.edu/provost/faculty/faculty-resources/prospective-faculty/. Review of applications will begin immediately and continue until the position is filled. Pre-application inquiries are welcome and prospective applications are encouraged to contact Dr. Shishir Shah at sshah@central.uh.edu.

Qualifications:
Applicants must possess an earned doctorate in computer science, computer engineering, mathematics, or a closely related scientific field.

Rank and salary commensurate with experience.

Required Attachments:
Research Statement, Curriculum Vitae, Cover Letter/Letter of Application, Teaching Philosophy or Statement

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