Assistant Professor

The Department of Computer Science at the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill invites applications for two tenure-track Assistant Professor positions to begin on or after July 1, 2027.

We seek scholars with expertise in two priority areas: (1) Safeguarding AI in Health, spanning a broad range of topics in safeguarding AI, and (2) Neuroengineering, with a focus on computing for next-generation neuroengineering. Both openings are part of UNC cluster-hiring initiatives described below.

The Safeguarding AI in Health position is part of a UNC cluster hire spanning Computer Science, Statistics and Operations Research, and Biostatistics, focused on safe and reliable AI with broad applications in healthcare, medical imaging, and other impactful real-world domains. The Computer Science hire may emphasize machine learning theory, AI systems,interpretability, robustness, verification, or human-AI interaction. The position will have a secondary appointment in Statistics and Operations Research and is expected to be affiliated with the Gillings Center for Artificial Intelligence and Public Health.

The Neuroengineering position is part of a UNC cluster hire spanning Computer Science,Biomedical Engineering, Data Science, and Neurosurgery, with additional affiliation in Psychology and Neuroscience. The cluster is focused on computing for next generation neuroengineering, including brain-computer and neural interfaces, real-time neural signal processing, and closed-loop neuromodulation. The Computer Science hire may emphasize computer architecture, processor and accelerator design, embedded and real-time systems,hardware-software co-design, intelligent medical devices, low-power VLSI/ ASIC design, or neuromorphic and cognitive computing for real-time neural processing and closed-loop control. The position will have secondary affiliation with participating units in the cluster.

UNC Computer Science is a vibrant, collaborative department with a strong record of innovation in both core and applied computing. Our mission is to advance the frontiers of computer science, translate ideas into impactful technologies, and provide outstanding education and mentorship at the undergraduate and graduate levels. We value interdisciplinary research that bridges subfields of computing and addresses pressing societal challenges. Faculty enjoy rich opportunities for collaboration across UNC, including with nationally recognized programs in medicine, public health, and the humanities and social sciences. The department maintains strong connections with the new School of Data and Informational Sciences ( SDIS) and supports cross-campus initiatives in data-driven discovery and computational scholarship. Candidates are encouraged to describe how their research, teaching, and mentoring will foster interdisciplinary partnerships and broaden the impact of computer science at UNC.

The Department of Computer Science is one of 16 science departments and curricula in the College of Arts and Sciences. It is a major research department with more than 35 tenured/tenure-track faculty, 11 teaching-track faculty, 12 research faculty, and 17 adjunct faculty, serving more than a thousand undergraduate students and hundreds of graduate students and postdoctoral fellows. Nearly 250 graduate students and nine EHRA non-faculty members assist with teaching and research activities. Additionally, 15 SHRA positions, including technical and administrative personnel, support the department's infrastructure. Our guiding research principle is collaboration, as it has been since the department's founding in 1964. We believe that computer science's greatest impact lies in working with other scientists to solve problems in their respective disciplines. As such, we actively seek opportunities to initiate new research with colleagues across campus, including in the sciences, medicine, and the humanities. Many computer science faculty members hold adjunct or joint appointments in other departments, lead large interdisciplinary research groups, and collaborate with colleagues from other universities across the Research Triangle, the United States, and around the world.

This is a tenure-track Assistant Professor position in the department of Computer Science. The faculty member will teach 2 courses per academic year, at the undergraduate and graduate levels, keep an active research profile, and actively collaborate in program development and activities and perform other departmental service.

Candidates must have a Ph.D. (or foreign equivalent) in computer science, electrical engineering, computer engineering, or a closely related field. They should demonstrate strong potential for securing external research funding, delivering high-quality teaching, and effectively mentoring students.

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Screening of applications will begin December 1, 2026, on a rolling basis.

Applicants are encouraged to apply by that date to be included in the initial review cycle; applications submitted afterward will continue to receive full consideration while the position remains open.

Applicants must apply online. Application materials should include: Cover Letter; Curriculum Vitae/Resume; Research Statement; Teaching Philosophy/ evaluations; List of Four References.

For more information about the Department of Computer Science, please visit https://cs.unc.edu

If you experience any problems accessing the system or have questions about the application process, please contact the University's Executive Vice Chancellor and Provost office at (919)-962-1091 or send an email to facultyrecruitment@unc.edu.

Please note: The Executive Vice Chancellor & Provost office will not be able to provide specific updates regarding position or application status.

If you have any questions about the job requirements or the hiring department notify the Department Contact.

The University is an equal opportunity employer and welcomes all to apply without regard to age, color, gender, gender expression, gender identity, genetic information, national origin, race, religion, sex, or sexual orientation. We encourage all qualified applicants to apply, including protected veterans and individuals with disabilities.