Assistant Professor of Computer Science, Artificial Intelligence

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The Department of Computer Science has 1100 undergraduate majors and 279 graduate students in our Masters and Ph.D. programs as of Fall 2023. The department’s 26 tenure-track faculty are strong in research programs in algorithms, artificial intelligence, software engineering, big data, bioinformatics, computer vision, distributed systems, augmented and virtual reality, networks, parallel computing, cybersecurity, and computer science education. The department has 8 non-tenure track faculty members who assist with the department’s teaching mission and 14 staff members who support the overall teaching and research missions of the department. More information can be found at https://compsci.colostate.edu.

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The Department of Computer Science at Colorado State University (CSU) invites applications for a tenure-track position at the level of assistant professor beginning fall 2026. A Ph.D. in computer science or closely-related field and a commitment to high-quality research and teaching in computer science and data science are required. The search is open to qualified applicants in artificial intelligence, including but not limited to RL and robotics. Applicants should have the ability to contribute to research as well as the development and teaching of computer science courses at all levels. Reflecting departmental and institutional values, candidates are expected to have the ability to advance the department’s teaching and research missions.

For full consideration, applications should be received by 11:59 PM (Mountain Time) December 1, 2025. A complete application includes:

Please apply through the CSU Jobs Website. Mail-in applications, and/or letters of recommendation, cannot be accepted.

Application materials of semi-finalists may be made available for review by the entire faculty of the Department of Computer Science at CSU. Letters of recommendation will be requested from finalist candidates.

CSU is committed to full inclusion of qualified individuals. If you are needing assistance or accommodations with the search process, please reach out to the listed search contact.

References will not be contacted without prior notification to candidates.

Please note, applicants may redact information from their application materials that identifies their age, date of birth, or dates of attendance at or graduation from an educational institution.

Colorado State University strives to provide a safe study, work, and living environment for its faculty, staff, volunteers and students. To support this environment and comply with applicable laws and regulations, CSU conducts background checks for the finalist before a final offer. The type of background check conducted varies by position and can include, but is not limited to, criminal history, sex offender registry, motor vehicle history, financial history, and/or education verification. Background checks will also be conducted when required by law or contract and when, in the discretion of the University, it is reasonable and prudent to do so.

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This faculty member will perform research in their area of computer science expertise. They will actively seek research funding to support their research. This faculty member will supervise graduate and undergraduate students.

This faculty member will be expected to teach two (2) semester-long computer science courses per year.

Faculty members are expected to contribute to the department, University, and discipline through reviewing, conference organization, department and university self-governance and other activities. Outreach activities that advance the department’s and university’s missions are strongly supported.