Assistant Professor
- Employer
- University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill
- Location
- Chapel Hill, NC
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- Full Time
- Institution Type
- Four-Year Institution
Job Details
Computer Science - 318400
Posting Open Date:10/08/2026
Application Deadline:01/04/2027
Open Until Filled:No
Position Type:Permanent Faculty
Working Title:Assistant Professor
Appointment Type:Tenured/Tenure Track
Vacancy ID:FAC0006152
Full-time/Part-time:Full-Time Permanent
Hours per week:40
FTE:1
Position Location:North Carolina, US
Hiring Range:Dependent on Experience and/or Qualifications
Proposed Start Date:07/01/2027
Be a Tar Heel!: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.
Position Summary: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.
Minimum Education and Experience Requirements: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.
Preferred Qualifications, Competencies, and Experience:N/A
Campus Security Authority Responsibilities:Not Applicable.
Special Instructions: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
Organization
The nation’s first public university is at the heart of what’s next, preparing a diverse student body to become creators, explorers, innovators and leaders in North Carolina and throughout the world. Carolina’s nationally recognized, innovative teaching, campus-wide spirit of inquiry and dedication to public service continue the legacy that began in 1795 when the University first opened its doors to students.
Here, in one of America's most beautiful college settings, we offer exceptional careers in richly diverse fields. Come explore what UNC-Chapel Hill has to offer you.
Undergraduate Enrollment: 19,117
Graduate/Professional Enrollment: 10,894
Total Student Enrollment: 30,011
Founded: 1789, as the first state university in the United States
Type of Institution: Public, four-year
Undergraduate Admission: 15,961
Graduate/Professional Enrollment: 10,039
Total Student Enrollment: 26,000
Faculty: 3,000
Percentage of faculty who hold Ph.D.s or the highest degrees in their field: 94 percent
Faculty/student ratio: 1/14
Location: UNC is located in the heart of Chapel Hill, the best college town in America! It's a friendly town of about 40,000 in the geographical center of North Carolina. Chapel Hill is at the western point of the Research Triangle, an area of about one million people, comprised of Chapel Hill, the cities of Durham and Raleigh, and the Research Triangle Park, home of many corporate offices and scientific research centers. Carolina is about 30 miles from the state capital, Raleigh, and 20 minutes from Raleigh-Durham International Airport.
Chapel Hill's main street, Franklin Street, borders the campus and offers shops, coffee houses, cafés, movie theaters and houses of worship. The town has a historic district, museum, library, parks, malls, and many recreational facilities.
Origins of Carolina's students: 82 percent of UNC's freshmen are from North Carolina and 18 percent are from out-of-state. Our students come from 42 different states and our international students represent 37 countries.
Size of freshman class: Approximately 3,400
Class size: Barely five percent of undergraduate classes contain more than 100 students; two-thirds of undergraduate classes have fewer than 30 students. Forty-one percent have fewer than 20 students, including First Year Seminars, in which first-year students work closely with professors.
Sports and athletic programs: UNC is an NCAA Division I school with 28 varsity teams. Carolina is the proud home of the Dean Smith Center, Kenan Stadium, Carmichael Auditorium, Koury Natatorium, and many other fine athletic facilities. Students join more than 60 intramural and club sports, which include baseball, bowling, crew, golf, lacrosse, rock climbing, rugby, tae kwon do, and ultimate frisbee. The Student Recreation Center offers weight training, aerobics, stair machines, and all the equipment you would expect to find at a great health club! Carolina offers a newly renovated outdoor pool and indoor pools, a golf course, tennis courts, and the longest zipline in America!
Number of residence halls: Incoming undergraduates will live in one of Carolina's 29 residence halls, which are wired for Internet access and cable television. housing.unc.edu
Scholarships and financial aid: About 40 percent of UNC-Chapel Hill students receive scholarships and/or some form of financial aid. studentaid.unc.edu
Special research institutes: Institute for Research in Social Science, Institute of Outdoor Drama, Morehead Planetarium, Kenan Institute of Private Enterprise, Institute of Government, Institute of African American Research.
Career services: On-campus counseling, job fairs, résumé writing service, internships, placement services. www.unc.edu/depts/career
Technological facilities: Students find multiple uses for Carolina's state-of-the-art technological resources. They can access Carolina's computer services through Academic Technology and Networks, which manages academic computing, e-mail, microcomputing labs, interactive media presentation, video and classroom support, and a help desk. The MetaLab oversees the development of SunSITE, one of the world's busiest digital library and electronic publishing projects.
Students may open e-mail accounts, and many use campus computer resources to construct personal Web pages. Students in residence halls have hardwired network connections to the Internet and cable television in their rooms. At the ATN Training center, students may take classes on software packages and utilities. Computer labs are available for student use all over campus.
Carolina Computing Initiative: Beginning with the freshman class of 2000, undergraduates must purchase laptop computers. The University has arranged for IBM to offer computers at excellent prices. Students, faculty, and staff will enjoy cost savings, higher quality compatible equipment, and better technical support through CCI. www.unc.edu/cci
The Study Abroad program allows students to live and learn in Europe, the Middle East, Asia and the Pacific Rim, Africa, and the Americas. www.unc.edu/depts/abroad
The Honors Program offers special seminars, research programs, and the chance to design your own independent studies. www.unc.edu/depts/honors
Carolina students spend time in public service through student organizations, the Campus Y, the Carolina Center for Public Service, and courses that incorporate community service.
UNC's chapter of Phi Beta Kappa, a national collegiate honor society, is the oldest in North Carolina, dating from 1904. There are many other honorary societies at Carolina.
UNC offers ROTC programs in all branches of national military service.
Through the First Year Seminars program, first year students will understand what it means to study at a premier research university. They will learn from faculty members and share in their research in seminars of no more than 20 students.
Life outside the classroom: More than 370 clubs, teams, and student organizations offer something for everyone! You can choose from among musical and dramatic performing groups, publications, ethnic and religious clubs, the Campus Y and other service organizations, fraternities and sororities, and pre- professional organizations. Whatever your interests, you will find others at Carolina who share them! www.unc.edu/depts/union/student/listintr.htm
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