CIS Tenured or Tenure-track Positions 2027

University of Pennsylvania; Philadelphia (Philadelphia County); On-site; USD 140,000 - 210,000; Full time

Job summary

University of Pennsylvania in Philadelphia, PA, invites applications for tenure-track positions in the Computer and Information Science department at the Assistant, Associate, and Full Professor levels. The hires will begin July 1, 2027, as part of a multi-year effort spanning Penn Engineering and CIS to advance research leadership and teaching across undergrad and grad programs.

Qualified candidates hold a PhD in CS or a related field with stellar research potential, and are prepared to lead

Qualifications

• PhD in Computer Science or a relevant discipline.
• Stellar research achievement and potential.
• Ability to teach undergraduate and graduate CS courses.

Responsibilities

• Teach undergraduate and graduate CS courses.
• Lead and participate in cross-disciplinary collaborations.

Skills

Stellar research

Cross-disciplinary leadership

Education

PhD in Computer Science or relevant discipline

Job description

CIS Tenured or Tenure-track Positions 2027

Location: Philadelphia, PA

Open Date: Oct 01, 2026

Deadline:

Penn Engineering and the Department of Computer and Information Science are engaged in an ambitious, multi-year hiring effort for tenure-track positions at the Assistant, Associate, and Full Professor levels. We have hired over 30 new tenure-track and tenured faculty, spanning all ranks, over the past 9 years.

We seek individuals with stellar research achievement and potential, who will excel in teaching undergraduate and graduate courses and take a position of international leadership in defining their field of study. These individuals will promote and welcome wide-ranging viewpoints and experiences and will work closely with students of all backgrounds. Leadership in cross-disciplinary collaborations is of particular interest. Successful applicants will find Penn to be a stimulating environment conducive to professional growth. This position will start July 1, 2027.

Qualifications

Applicants must have a PhD in Computer Science or a relevant discipline. We seek exceptional candidates in all areas of computer science, with a special interest this year in candidates in theoretical computer science, computer security, and artificial intelligence (including AI systems). We especially invite applications from candidates whose interests are aligned with the school's strategic plan: https://www.engineering.upenn.edu/about/strategic-plan/.

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement

The University of Pennsylvania is an equal opportunity employer. Candidates are considered for employment without regard to race, color, sex, sexual orientation, religion, creed, national origin (including shared ancestry or ethnic characteristics), citizenship status, age, disability, veteran status or any class protected under applicable federal, state, or local law.