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

University of Oxford, Dept of Computer Science; Oxford; On-site; GBP 100,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading academic institution is seeking an Associate Professor of Computer Science in Oxford. The successful candidate will engage in original research, teach at both undergraduate and graduate levels, and fulfill trustee duties. The position offers a competitive salary and substantial benefits, including college housing allowance, starting on 1 September 2026. Applications are particularly encouraged from underrepresented groups in academia.

Benefits

College housing allowance

Substantial benefits package

Qualifications

• Proven research track record of internationally high quality in Computer Science.
• Demonstrated potential to enthuse and inspire students through various teaching methods.

Responsibilities

• Undertake original research and secure funding.
• Teach and supervise undergraduate and graduate students.
• Fulfil Trustee duties for the College Governing Body.

Skills

Research in Computer Science

Teaching across Computer Science subjects

Student supervision

Securing research funding

Education

Doctoral degree in Computer Science or related discipline

Job description

Overview

Associate Professor of Computer Science, University of Oxford. Department of Computer Science, Wolfson Building, Parks Road, Oxford. Two appointments: Associate Professor or Professor of Computer Science (with Tutorial Fellowships).

Salary on the Associate Professor Scale (plus substantial benefits including college housing allowance). Duties include original research, securing funding for the Department’s research activities, teaching and supervision for the Department and the associated College, and Trustee duties as a member of the College Governing Body.

Appointments

Two full-time positions to start on 1 September 2026. Each post is associated with a Tutorial Fellowship at Brasenose College or Wadham College. All applicants will automatically be considered for both posts; please do not mention a particular college in your application.

Responsibilities

• Undertake original research in Computer Science and secure funding to support the Department’s research activities.
• Teach and supervise at undergraduate and graduate levels within the Department and at the College.
• Fulfil Trustee duties as a member of the College Governing Body.

Qualifications

• 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.
• Demonstrated potential to enthuse and inspire students through tutorials, classes, lectures, and supervision.

Context and Conditions

The University of Oxford uses the grade of Associate Professor for most academic appointments. Appointments can reflect those starting early from PhD as well as more established researchers. The Department and colleges offer an exciting research and teaching environment with an attractive financial package and wider benefits described in the Further Particulars.

Equality and Selection

Demonstrating a commitment to equality of opportunity, we particularly welcome applications from women and Black and Minority Ethnic applicants underrepresented in the Computer Science Department. All applicants will be judged on merit according to the selection criteria.

Timeline

Closing date for applications: 12 noon, 17 December 2025. No late applications will be considered.

Shortlisted candidates will give:

• Research talks online on 17–18 February 2026 (availability on both days requested).
• Teaching presentations online on 24–25 February 2026 (availability on both days requested).
• Interviews in person, at the Department in Oxford.
• Brasenose College – 17 March 2026
• Wadham College – 18 March 2026

For details of the wider benefits package offered by the University and by each college, please refer to the Further Particulars.