Tenure-Track Faculty Positions in Computer Science
 Northwestern University | |
 United States, Illinois, Evanston | |
 Oct 06, 2026 | |
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Northwestern University's Computer Science Department seeks outstanding candidates who are excited by the opportunity to help build the future of CS at a world-class university, both in core CS areas and collaboratively with other disciplines (CS + X). Northwestern is a leading R1 university comprising a number of highly-ranked schools that provide extraordinary opportunities for collaboration. Northwestern is located in beautiful Evanston, on the shores of Lake Michigan, just outside the diverse and culturally vibrant city of Chicago. Our faculty have ample opportunities to connect with the city's growing technology sector. --- Tenure-Track Assistant or Associate Professor in Computer Science We invite candidates to apply for faculty positions at the level of Assistant or Associate Professor of Computer Science or equivalent. We are interested in outstanding candidates broadly across computer science with focus areas this year being AI/ML (all areas), and compilers and programming languages (and their intersection with HPC, architecture, AI/ML, and networking). Priority in all areas will be given to applicants with path-breaking research interests that have the potential to transform both Computer Science and potentially other disciplines. We encourage candidates to send their applications as soon as possible. Applications received by November 6, 2026 will be given full consideration. The positions will remain open until filled. Applications received after November 6, 2026 are welcome, and will continue to be reviewed on a rolling basis. Applicants should submit (1) a cover letter indicating the rank applied for, (2) a curriculum vitae, (3) the contact information of three to five references, (4) a statement of research interests, (5) a statement of teaching philosophy, and (6) two or at most three of the applicant's most impactful or strongest publications. Detailed application instructions will be available at https://www.mccormick.northwestern.edu/computer-science/resources/careers-computer-science.html. For general questions about the search or application assistance post submission, contact cs-faculty-search@northwestern.edu. - Tenure-track Assistant or Associate Professor in Quantum Computing, Departments of Computer Science and Electrical and Computer Engineering, Northwestern University Northwestern University invites outstanding candidates who are excited by the opportunity to help build the future of quantum computing and quantum information science and engineering in a world-class university to apply for a full-time, tenure-track faculty appointment at the Mc Cormick School of Engineering in the departments of Computer Science and Electrical and Computer Engineering. The new appointment will be joint between the two departments at the rank of Assistant or Associate Professor. Specific areas of interest include, but are not limited to, quantum algorithms, quantum computing, quantum information, quantum error correction and mitigation, quantum systems architecture, quantum software systems, quantum simulation, many-body dynamics, and other design areas related to quantum computing and quantum information science and engineering. We encourage candidates to send their applications as soon as possible. Applications received by December 1, 2026, will be given full consideration. Applications received after December 1, 2026 are welcome, and will continue to be reviewed on a rolling basis. The position will remain open until filled. Applicants should submit (1) a cover letter indicating the rank applied for, (2) a curriculum vitae, (3) the contact information of three to five references, (4) a statement of research interests, (5) a statement of teaching philosophy, and (6) two or at most three of the applicant's most impactful or strongest publications. Application instructions can be found at https://www.mccormick.northwestern.edu/computer-science/resources/careers-computer-science.html. For general questions about the search or application assistance post submission, please contact cs-ece-faculty-search@northwestern.edu. --- Northwestern University is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of protected characteristics, including disability and veteran status. View Northwestern's non-discrimination statement. Job applicants who wish to request an accommodation in the application or hiring process should contact the Office of Civil Rights and Title IX Compliance. View additional information on the accommodations process. Applicants should submit: (1) a cover letter indicating the rank applied for recblid 2w6ltrxz6a25hhqugzk9q3tdw1inp8 | |