Assistant Professor (Computer Systems)

Indiana University • Bloomington, IN

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About The Position

The Luddy School of Informatics, Computing, and Engineering at Indiana University (IU) Bloomington invites applications for a full-time tenure-track Assistant Professor position in the area of Computer Systems in the Computer Science (CS) department, beginning August 1, 2026. We seek candidates with an outstanding record of research, demonstrated through high-impact peer-reviewed publications and a promising forward-looking research agenda. Areas of interest include operating systems, distributed systems, embedded systems, mobile computing, and cloud/data center systems. We are also interested in candidates working on the intersection of computer systems and other areas, such as systems for novel computer architectures and artificial intelligence. Qualified candidates are encouraged to submit their applications as soon as possible. The Computer Science department has over 50 years of history and currently has over 50 faculty members and 1300 students. It strives to be the hotbed of innovation and a leader in computing research and education. Its faculty have pioneered advances in areas including programming languages, hardware design, algorithms, databases, security and privacy, bioinformatics and biomedical science, quantum computing, and artificial intelligence and machine learning. The Luddy School of Informatics, Computing, and Engineering is the first of its kind and among the largest in the country. Its mission is to excel and lead in education, research, and outreach spanning and integrating the full breadth of computing, information technology and modern engineering. It includes over 150 faculty and 3000 students. Departments in Luddy School include Computer Science, Informatics, Information and Library Science, and Intelligent Systems Engineering. Duties will include research, teaching multi-level courses both online and in person, participating in course design and assessment, and service to The School.

Requirements

• PhD in Computer Science or a related field expected before August 2026.
• Demonstrable potential for excellence in research and teaching.

Nice To Haves

• Experience in operating systems, distributed systems, embedded systems, mobile computing, and cloud/data center systems.
• Research at the intersection of computer systems and novel computer architectures or artificial intelligence.

Responsibilities

• Conduct research in the area of Computer Systems.
• Teach multi-level courses both online and in person.
• Participate in course design and assessment.
• Provide service to The School.

Benefits

• Comprehensive benefits program for full-time appointed employees.
• Coverage for core benefit plans such as basic life insurance and a base retirement plan are entirely paid by the University.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Industry: Educational Services
• Education Level: Ph.D. or professional degree