Assistant Professor Positions in Computer Science

Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute • Troy, NY

395d • $125,000 - $135,000

About The Position

The Department of Computer Science at Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute, in Troy, NY, invites applications from outstanding candidates for multiple tenure-track assistant professor positions in computer science. We are particularly interested in the areas of software, languages, and systems, algorithms and theory, natural language processing, computer vision, quantum computing, and cross-cutting topics. Strong applicants in other areas will also be considered. RPI has invested significant resources into next generation computing and AI, with the launch of the Future of Computing Institute which focuses on new computing paradigms and AI to solve societal challenges. It is the first university in the world to house a 127-qubit IBM System One quantum computer. RPI is also a founding member of the $485M Empire AI initiative in New York State.

Requirements

• PhD or equivalent in Computer Science or a related area
• Evidence of emerging research distinction
• Clear interest in graduate and undergraduate education

Nice To Haves

• Expertise in software, languages, and systems
• Expertise in algorithms and theory
• Expertise in natural language processing
• Expertise in computer vision
• Expertise in quantum computing
• Expertise in cross-cutting topics in computing

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain robust programs of research and scholarship
• Teach graduate and undergraduate courses
• Provide service to the department, Rensselaer, and the professional community

Benefits

• Comprehensive and affordable benefits package
• Stable pay growth
• Comprehensive retiree medical and prescription plan
• Health and welfare program for financial security and protection during employment

What This Job Offers

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