Department of Computer Science at Rice University

Location Houston, Texas

Open Date Nov 03, 2026

Description

Full and Associate Professor Positions in Computer Science at Rice University

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The Department of Computer Science at Rice University, located in Houston, TX, seeks applications for two tenured faculty positions with an anticipated start date of July 1, 2027. One authorized line is a Full Professor position open to outstanding candidates in all areas of computer science. The second is an Associate or Full Professor position emphasizing foundational contributions to computer systems and engineering for AI, including AI infrastructure; efficient, scalable, secure, private, reliable, and adaptable hardware and software; distributed, cloud, edge, and embedded systems; accelerators and architectures; operating systems, compilers, networking, and storage; and systems co-design.

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 candidate will be required to have a strong commitment to teaching, advising, and mentoring undergraduate and graduate students from diverse backgrounds.

We welcome the fullness of diversity to Rice. Qualified applicants are considered without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national or ethnic origin, genetic information, disability, or protected veteran status. Also, in our candidate pools, we seek to attract greater representation of women, scholars of color, people with disabilities, veterans, and others who have historically been underrepresented in computer science; attract students from a wide range of countries and backgrounds; accelerate progress in building a faculty and staff varied in background and thought; and maintain an environment that fosters interaction and understanding within our community. 

About the School of Engineering and Computing

Rice University's George R. Brown School of Engineering and Computing is a top-ranked program that empowers the next generation of leaders with strong technical and communication skills, creative problem solving and the ability to work in multidisciplinary teams. The Rice CS department has a vibrant research program in novel, leading-edge research areas, a strong interdisciplinary and multidisciplinary research culture with great national and international visibility. US News ranks CS’s graduate program #27.

About Rice University

Rice University is a private, comprehensive research university located in the heart of Houston’s dynamic Museum District and adjacent to the Texas Medical Center.  It offers undergraduate and graduate degrees across eight schools and has a student body of approximately 4,000 undergraduate and 3,000 graduate students.  Rice consistently ranks among the top 20 national universities and the top 10 in undergraduate teaching (US News & World Report); its endowment ranks among the top 20 of US universities.

Qualifications

All candidates must have earned a Ph.D. degree in computer science or a related field.  All applicants should demonstrate excellence in scholarship, teaching, and collegial service.

Application Instructions

Review of applications will commence on December 15, 2026, and candidates are encouraged to apply early to be given full consideration. Applications will continue to be accepted until January 15, 2027.  

To apply, please submit the following materials through Interfolio: (1) cover letter, (2) curriculum vitae, (3) research statement (up to 5 pages), (4) statement of teaching philosophy (up to 2 pages).

In addition, candidates will be asked to provide the names and contact information for 3–5 professional references who can provide letters of recommendation if contacted at a later stage of the search. 

Application Process

This institution is using Interfolio's Faculty Search to conduct this search. Applicants to this position receive a free Dossier account and can send all application materials, including confidential letters of recommendation, free of charge. Apply Now

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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