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

Computing Research Association; Oxford; On-site; GBP 100,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading university in Oxford is seeking an Associate Professor of Computer Science. The role involves conducting original research, teaching and supervising students, and participating in college governance. Candidates should possess a doctoral degree and a strong research background. An attractive salary with substantial benefits is offered, including housing allowance.

Benefits

Substantial benefits including housing allowance

Exciting research and teaching environment

Qualifications

• Proven research track record of internationally high quality.
• Ability to teach across a range of Computer Science subjects.

Responsibilities

• Undertake original research in Computer Science.
• Teach and supervise at the Department of Computer Science.

Skills

Research in Computer Science

Teaching at undergraduate and graduate levels

Inspirational communication

Education

Doctoral degree in Computer Science

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).

Responsibilities

• Undertake original research in Computer Science and secure funding to support the Department’s research activities.
• Teach and supervise at the Department of Computer Science and the College, and undertake Trustee duties (as a member of the Governing Body) at the College.

Qualifications

• Doctoral degree in Computer Science or a closely related discipline.
• Ability to teach across a range of Computer Science subjects and a proven research track record of internationally high quality.
• Ability to enthuse and inspire students at both undergraduate and graduate levels through tutorials, classes, lectures, and supervision.

Appointments

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

The Department and colleges offer an exciting research and teaching environment, and an attractive financial package. Please refer to the Further Particulars for details of the wider benefits package offered by the University and by each of the two colleges.

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.

Key Dates

• Closing date for applications: 12 noon on 17 December 2025
• 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