Job description
Posting Number: F00702P
Department: Computer Science and Engineer
Location: Arlington
Job Family: Faculty
Rank: Tenure-track
Work Hours: Standard
Open to: External and Internal
FLSA: Exempt
Duration: Funding expected to continue
Pay Basis: Monthly
Benefits Eligible: Yes
Job Summary
The Computer Science and Engineering Department at The University of Texas at Arlington invites applications for multiple open-rank (tenured/tenure-track) faculty positions across all areas of Computer Science and Engineering. The tentative start date of all positions will be in Fall 2026. Fields of interest include, but are not limited to, cybersecurity, with a particular focus on security challenges arising from generative artificial intelligence, as well as the broader domains of artificial intelligence and machine learning, encompassing their theoretical foundations and applications in healthcare, biomedical research, and other scientific, engineering, and social disciplines. Our key objective is to hire faculty members with outstanding qualifications, who share the university’s core values of high standards of excellence in teaching, innovative research, and service, combined with promoting participation of all student groups. A major emphasis will be potential research collaboration within and outside the department.
Benefits at UTA
We are proud to offer a comprehensive benefits package to all our employees at the University.
To help you understand the full value of these benefits, we have created a tool that calculates the total worth of your compensation package. This tool takes into account all of the benefits that you are eligible for, including health insurance, retirement plans, and paid time off. To access this tool and learn more about the total value of your benefits, please click on the following link:
https://resources.uta.edu/hr/services/records/compensation-tools.php
CBC Requirement
It is the policy of The University of Texas at Arlington to conduct a criminal background check on any applicant who is under final consideration for employment with the University.
This position may have access to critical infrastructure as defined by Section 113.001(2) of the Texas Business and Commerce Code. If so, to be hired for and continue to be employed in this position you must maintain the security or integrity of the infrastructure as set forth in Texas Executive Order GA-48. By assuming this position, and if you have access to critical infrastructure, you authorize the University to conduct routine background checks.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities
Duties include teaching undergraduate and graduate courses, building and leading a team of Ph.D. student researchers, developing an externally funded research program that yields top-tier publications, and professional service within UTA and the research community.
Required Qualifications
Candidates must have earned (by the start date) a Ph.D. degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, or a related area. Candidates must have demonstrated exceptional research promise by publishing in top-tier conferences and journals. Candidates for senior positions must have demonstrated their leadership in their research area and the professional community. All candidates must show a strong commitment to teaching excellence.
Preferred Qualifications
We value candidates who can contribute to the college’s and the department’s broadening participation in computing initiatives. We further welcome experience with teaching or mentoring varying groups of students, including first-generation college students, low-income students, and veterans.
Special Conditions for Eligibility
Security/Cyber/Quantum Computing
Department Information
The Computer Science and Engineering (CSE) department is ranked #58 in the nation by https://www.csrankings.org/ as of September 2025, based on average 2019-25 publication counts) and several areas are ranked in the top 50, including high-performance computing (#12), operating systems (#11), databases (#30), computer architecture (#48), embedded & real-time systems (#54), AI, machine learning & data mining (#65), software engineering (#71), mobile computing (#18), and computer security (#88). In the last few years students and faculty in the department have received distinguished paper awards from prestigious conferences, including SOSP, OSDI, PLDI, ISCA, EuroSys, USENIX ATC, ASE, SIGMETRICS, ASPLOS, CCS, MOBICOM, MobiSys, CIDR, CIKM, ECML PKDD, ICDE, ICDM, ISSRE, ISSTA, IUI, PSIVT, SIGMOD, SIGCHI, and VLDB.
The CSE department is home to 53 tenured/tenure-track and 31 teaching faculty members, including one ACM fellow, four IEEE fellows, two AIMBE fellows, one AFOSY YIP awardee, and eleven NSF CAREER awardees. The CSE department’s annual research expenditure exceeds $14M in 2025.
University Information
The University of Texas at Arlington (UTA) is located in the heart of the Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington metroplex, a vibrant and diverse metropolitan area that is home to over 7 million people, one of the fastest-growing tech economies in the United States, and a wide array of arts, entertainment, and cultural activities. As a comprehensive teaching, research, and public service institution, UTA is dedicated to the advancement of knowledge through scholarship and creative work. With an enrollment of more than 42,000 students, UTA is the second largest in the University of Texas System. As a result of its combination of rigorous academics and innovative research, UTA is designated as a Carnegie R-1 “Very High Research Activity” institution and nationally recognized for its commitment to student success and service. It ranks No. 5 in Military Times’ “Best for Vets: Colleges” and is the top university in North Texas for its graduates’ salaries (The Wall Street Journal). UTA is designated as both a Hispanic-Serving Institution and an Asian American and Native American Pacific Islander-Serving Institution and is No. 6 for undergraduate ethnic diversity in the United States (U.S. News & World Report, 2023). With a global alumni network of approximately 280,000 – including leaders at many of the 24 Fortune 500 companies headquartered in North Texas – UTA contributes an estimated $29 billion annually to the Texas economy.
UTA is expanding its regional footprint by building a regional campus, called UTA West, in Parker County on the far west side of Fort Worth. It is scheduled to open in fall 2028. This initiative aligns with the university’s strategic growth and commitment to serving the broader community. Furthermore, UTA has launched the RISE 100 initiative, aiming to recruit 100 new tenure-system faculty to strengthen its research enterprise and leadership in key academic areas. Learn more at https://www.uta.edu/administration/president/strategic-plan/rise100.
This is an exciting time to join UTA and contribute to its bold vision for the future.
Working Title: Assistant Professor
EEO Statement
It is the policy of The University of Texas at Arlington (UTA or The University) to provide an educational and working environment that provides equal opportunity to all members of the University community. In accordance with federal and state law, the University prohibits unlawful discrimination, including harassment, on the basis of race, color, national origin, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, pregnancy, disability, genetic information, and/or veteran status. The University also prohibits discrimination on the basis of gender identity, and gender expression. Retaliation against persons who oppose a discriminatory practice, file a charge of discrimination, or testify for, assist in, or participate in an investigative proceeding relating to discrimination is prohibited. Constitutionally-protected expression will not be considered discrimination or harassment under this policy. It is the responsibility of all departments, employees, and students to ensure the University’s compliance with this policy.
ADA Accommodations
The University of Texas at Arlington is committed to providing reasonable accommodation to individuals with disabilities. If you require reasonable accommodation in completing this application, interviewing or otherwise participating in the employee selection process, please direct your inquiries to 817-272-5554 or email [email protected].
Number of Vacancies: 2
Desired Start Date: 09/01/2026
Review Start Date
11/14/2025
Open Until Filled: Yes
How to apply
To apply, please go to https://uta.peopleadmin.com/postings/32798 and submit the following materials:
Required Documents:
- Cover letter
- Curriculum vitae
- Statement of research
- Statement of teaching
- Contact information of at least four references
Optional Documents:
- Candidates who have previous teaching experiences may also include unofficial course evaluations.
- Publications
Review of applications will begin immediately and will continue until the positions are filled.
Questions may be addressed to: Jia Rao ([email protected])
For more information about UTA, please visit: http://www.uta.edu/uta
The University of Texas at Arlington is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of gender, race, religion, color, national origin, age, or disability.
