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

Association for Computing Machinery (MY); Oxford; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading university in the UK is seeking two full-time Associate Professors or Professors of Computer Science to lead research and teach across multiple subjects. Ideal candidates will hold a doctoral degree and have a proven research track record of high international quality. The role offers a competitive salary and benefits package, starting from September 2026.

Benefits

Substantial benefits including college housing allowance

Attractive financial package

Qualifications

• Doctoral degree in Computer Science or a closely related discipline.
• Ability to teach across a range of subjects.
• Proven research track record of high international quality.

Responsibilities

• Undertake original research in Computer Science.
• Secure funding to support research activities.
• Teach and supervise students at both undergraduate and graduate level.

Skills

Teaching across multiple Computer Science subjects

Research track record in Computer Science

Ability to 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.

Responsibilities

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.

Qualifications

Applicants should hold a doctoral degree in Computer Science or a closely related discipline, have the ability to teach across a range of Computer Science subjects, and will also have a proven research track record of internationally high quality in Computer Science. Applicants should be able to demonstrate a high standard of research potential and achievement depending on experience, and the ability to enthuse and inspire students at both undergraduate and graduate level through tutorials, classes, lectures, and supervision.

Context

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.

Package and Application details

The Department and colleges offer an exciting research and teaching environment, and an attractive financial package to the successful applicants. Please refer to the Further Particulars for details of the wider benefits package offered by the University and by each of the two colleges. All applicants will automatically be considered for both posts - please do not mention a particular college in your application.

Equality

Demonstrating a commitment to provide equality of opportunity, we would particularly welcome applications from women and black and minority ethnic applicants who are currently under-represented within the Computer Science Department. All applicants will be judged on merit, according to the selection criteria.

Important dates

The closing date for applications is 12 noon on 17 December 2025, no late applications will be considered.

Shortlisted candidates

Shortlisted candidates will give:

Research talks online 17-18 February 2026 (please be available both days)

Teaching presentations online 24-25 February 2026 (please be available both days)

Interviews in person, at the Department in Oxford.

Brasenose College – 17 March 2026

Wadham College - 18 March 2026

How to apply

For further details and to apply please visit:

https://www.cs.ox.ac.uk/aboutus/vacancies/vacancy-faculty-hiring.html