Associate Professor of Computer Science

University of Oxford; Oxford; On-site; GBP 57,000 - 78,000; Full time

Job summary

A prestigious university in Oxford is seeking two full-time Associate Professors or Professors of Computer Science to start on 1 September 2026. These roles involve original research, teaching, and supervision, associated with Tutorial Fellowships at Brasenose College or Wadham College. A doctoral degree in Computer Science is required, along with a strong research background. The salary ranges from £57,986 to £77,366 plus substantial benefits.

Benefits

Substantial benefits including college housing allowance

Qualifications

• Hold a doctoral degree in Computer Science or a closely related discipline.
• Proven research track record of internationally high quality in Computer Science.
• Ability to enthuse and inspire students at undergraduate and graduate levels.

Responsibilities

• Undertake original research in Computer Science.
• Secure funding to support the Department's research activities.
• Teach and supervise at the Department and College level.
• Fulfill Trustee duties as a member of the College Governing Body.

Skills

Teaching across a range of Computer Science subjects

Research track record in Computer Science

Ability to enthuse and inspire students

Education

Doctoral degree in Computer Science or related discipline

Job description

Overview

Two Associate Professorships or Professorships of Computer Science (with Tutorial Fellowships)

Department of Computer Science, Wolfson Building, Parks Road, Oxford

Salary on the Associate Professor Scale (plus substantial benefits including college housing allowance).

As part of our expansion, the Department of Computer Science at the University of Oxford is seeking to appoint two full-time Associate Professors or Professors of Computer Science to start on 1 September 2026.

Each post is associated with a Tutorial Fellowship at Brasenose College or Wadham College. Duties will include undertaking original research in Computer Science, securing funding to support the Department's research activities, together with teaching and supervision responsibilities for the Department of Computer Science and the College, and Trustee duties (as a member of the Governing Body) at the College.

The University of Oxford uses the grade of Associate Professor for most of its academic appointments. Appointments to Associate can include those at the start of their careers directly from PhD, as well as more established researchers.

Responsibilities

• Undertake original research in Computer Science.
• Secure funding to support the Department's research activities.
• Teach and supervise at the Department and College level.
• Fulfill Trustee duties as a member of the College Governing Body.

Qualifications

• Hold a doctoral degree in Computer Science or a closely related discipline.
• Ability to teach across a range of Computer Science subjects.
• Proven research track record of internationally high quality in Computer Science, with potential and achievement depending on experience.
• Ability to enthuse and inspire students at undergraduate and graduate levels through tutorials, classes, lectures, and supervision.

Appointment details

The posts are full-time and start on 1 September 2026. Each post is associated with a Tutorial Fellowship at Brasenose College or Wadham College.

The closing date for applications is 12 noon on 17 December 2025. Shortlisted candidates will first present research talks online on 17–18 February 2026 and teaching presentations online on 24–25 February 2026. Interviews will be held in person, at the Department in Oxford (Brasenose College on 17 March 2026 and Wadham College on 18 March 2026).

Salary: ASSOCIATE PROFESSOR (TF-UNIVERSITY) with a combined salary of £57,986 – £77,366 plus substantial additional benefits.

For inquiries, contact Deputy HR Manager. Vacancy ID: 180333. Closing date & time: 17-Dec-2025 12:00. Contact email: [e-mail].