Open Rank Faculty Position in Computer Science for Applied Algorithms
Content + Source + Freshness • 13 Dec 2025 • 95% confidence
Offer value
Valuable opportunity at a top-ranked university, fostering collaboration across disciplines with strong support for research.
- Tenure-track position in a prestigious department.
- Collaboration opportunities across various fields.
- Strong emphasis on diversity and inclusion.
- Competitive salary and benefits package.
Pros
- Work in a top-ranked Computer Science department.
- Strong support for interdisciplinary research and collaboration.
- Career development focused on innovation and diversity.
Cons
- Competitive selection process for tenure-track faculty.
- Expectations for high research productivity.
- Potential pressure from balancing teaching and research duties.
Who it's for
Mid/Senior-level • In-person at Houston, TX
Good fit
- Experienced computer scientists with research interests.
- Candidates eager to teach and mentor diverse students.
- Those with interdisciplinary collaboration interests.
Not recommended for
- New PhDs without significant publications.
- Candidates not interested in teaching responsibilities.
- Those preferring to work in isolation.
Motivation fit
Key skills
About the job
The Department of Computer Science at Rice University invites applications for an assistant, associate, or full professor position with an anticipated start date of July 1, 2025. Applications for this particular position should have the following focus:
- Applied algorithms: Specific sub-areas include (but are not limited to) randomized algorithms, approximation algorithms, sublinear algorithms, graph algorithms and distributed algorithms. We are particularly interested in candidates who demonstrate collaborations with other areas of computer science such as computer networks and systems, computational biology, AI/ML, data science, privacy and security and robotics as well as cross-disciplinary collaborations with mathematics, statistics, computational medicine, science and beyond.
The selected candidate will be expected to teach and develop undergraduate and graduate courses within their expertise; perform high-quality research in their specialized area and present findings from their research in peer-reviewed publications and conferences; establish a strong research program supported by extramural funding; be involved in service to the university and broader scientific community; and collaborate with faculty in diverse disciplines. The successful candidateâwill be required to have a strong commitment to teaching, advising, and mentoring undergraduate and graduate students from diverse backgrounds.
We seek greater representation ofâwomen,âscholars of color, people with disabilities,âveterans, and others whoâhave historically beenâunderrepresented in Computer Science; to attract internationalâstudents from a wider range of countries and backgrounds; to accelerateâprogress in buildingâa faculty and staff who are diverse in background and thought;âand an inclusive environment that fosters interaction and understanding withinâourâdiverse community.
About the Department and School of Engineering
The Department of Computer Science has consistently ranked among the top graduate programs in the country (US News & World Report) and is strongly committed to excellence in teaching, research, and service. The department has hired multiple outstanding new faculty members in the last few years and is authorized to hire at least 10 tenured and tenure-track faculty members in the next three years. The Department is part of the George R. Brown School of Engineering and Computing, which ranks among the top undergraduate engineering programs (US News & World Report) and is strongly committed to nurturing the aspirations of faculty, staff, and students in an inclusive environment.
More information can be found on our website, http://www.cs.rice.edu, or by contacting the Computer Science Department Faculty Search Coordinator, Ms. Annepha Hurlock-Blake, at annepha@rice.edu.
Qualifications
Applicants must hold a Ph.D. degree or equivalent in computer science or a related discipline or must complete the Ph.D. by November 1st of the year employment commences. All applicants should demonstrate excellence in scholarship, teaching, and collegial service.
Application Instructions
The early application deadline for these positions is November 16, 2024 (after which the search committee will begin considering applications and interviewing applicants). The final application deadline for these positions is December 31, 2024.
To apply, please submit the following materials: (1) curriculum vitae, (2) research statement, (3) statement of teaching interests, and (4) statement of past and planned contributions to improve diversity, equity, and inclusion to the Interfolio job posting.â
In addition, candidates will be asked to provide the names and contact information for 3-5 references, who will be solicited for letters of recommendation at the time of application.
Equal Employment Opportunity Statement
Rice University is an Equal Opportunity Employer with commitment to diversity at all levels, and considers for employment qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national or ethnic origin, genetic information, disability or protected veteran status.
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