Assistant/Associate Professor of Computer Science

Job Summary

Job Summary

The Department of Computer Science in the Colleges of Science and Engineering at Purdue University invites applications for multiple Tenure-Track Faculty positions at the Assistant or Associate Professor level at our West Lafayette and Indianapolis campuses. Purdue University has launched a new major initiative, Purdue Computes, with three dimensions (Computing, Physical Artificial Intelligence, and Semiconductors) that connect faculty and students across the institution and enable the university to advance to the forefront with unparalleled excellence at scale. As part of this initiative, Computing is on track to add 50 new positions by 2030. Purdue Computes offers a stimulating academic environment with active research programs in almost all areas of computing. The Department of Computer Science offers undergraduate programs in Computer Science, Data Science, and Artificial Intelligence, in both our West Lafayette and Indianapolis campuses, as well as graduate MS and PhD programs. For more information, see https://www.cs.purdue.edu. Opportunities for collaboration exist across the university, and our faculty collaborate with every college. While we are interested in hiring in all areas of Computer Science, we are particularly focused on areas that can drive as well as benefit from the AI revolution. Domains of particular interest include Computational Biology, Bioinformatics, Computer Vision and Computer Graphics; Natural Language Processing and Large Language Models; all aspects of Quantum Computing; explainable and ethical AI; scientific machine learning; and programming languages and formal methods for AI systems. We are also interested in systems that can drive scalable infrastructure for modern machine Learning and AI, including OS, networking, mobile computing, databases, distributed systems, as well as the interplay between AI systems and security and privacy.

Application Process

Applications need to be submitted to this site and must include (1) a cover letter, (2) a complete curriculum vitae, (3) a statement of research, (4) a statement of teaching, and (5) names and contact information of at least three references. Please ensure that your Google Scholar profile is up to date, although this is not required. The cover letter should clearly indicate which of the above areas is the most suitable for the applicant’s consideration. The cover letter should also include the preferred campus (West Lafayette or Indianapolis). Applications will be considered beginning November 23, 2026, and will be reviewed until the positions are filled. A background check will be required for employment in this position. Inquiries may be sent to head-assistant@cs.purdue.edu.

Qualifications & Job Duties

Candidates must hold a Ph.D. degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, or a related discipline by the employment start date, and demonstrate potential to build an independent research program, as well as the potential to educate and mentor students. A successful candidate will conduct original research, advise graduate students, teach undergraduate and graduate-level courses, and perform service at the School, College, and University levels.

Reference Collection

For submitting letters of reference, you will receive an email from system@successfactors.com titled "Follow-up to your application." Please follow the instructions in the email to submit your references. Purdue's campuses are in West Lafayette and Indianapolis, Indiana, rapidly growing and welcoming communities with wide varieties of cultural activities, events, and industries. Purdue has a Concierge Program that provides dual career assistance and relocation services.

Purdue University is an equal opportunity/equal access university.