Computer Science Assistant or untenured Associate Professor

Stanford University; Palo Alto (CA); On-site; USD 144,000 - 197,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Housing assistance

Job summary

Stanford University’s Department of Computer Science invites applications for a tenure-track faculty position at the junior level (Assistant or untenured Associate Professor). We welcome researchers across theoretical foundations, systems, software, and applications, including interdisciplinary work with engineering, mathematics, medicine, and the social sciences.

Review begins December 1, 2026; applications accepted through January 4, 2027. Applicants must have or be completing a Ph.D.

Qualifications

• Applicants must have completed, or be completing, a Ph.D. in the advertised field or a closely related one.
• Evidence of ability to pursue a program of research, and a strong commitment to graduate and undergraduate teaching are also required.
• A successful candidate will be expected to teach courses at the graduate and undergraduate levels, and to build and lead a team of graduate students in Ph.D. research.

Responsibilities

• Teach courses at graduate and undergraduate levels.
• Build and lead a team of graduate students in Ph.D. research.
• Develop and lead research program across CS subfields.

Education

Ph.D. in Computer Science or closely related field

Job description

Stanford University

Department of Computer Science

Faculty Opening

The Department of Computer Science at Stanford University invites applications for a tenure track faculty position at the junior level (Assistant or untenured Associate Professor).

We are seeking applicants from all areas of Computer Science, spanning theoretical foundations, systems, software, and applications. We are also interested in applicants doing research at the frontiers of Computer Science with other disciplines, including but certainly not limited to those in the engineering, mathematical, medical, physical, and social sciences. We give higher priority to the overall originality and promise of the candidate's work than to the candidate’s sub-area of specialization within Computer Science. Further information about the Computer Science Department can be found at https://cs.stanford.edu. The School of Engineering website may be found at https://engineering.stanford.edu.

Applicants must have completed, or be completing, a Ph.D. in the advertised field or a closely related one. Evidence of the ability to pursue a program of research, and a strong commitment to graduate and undergraduate teaching are also required. A successful candidate will be expected to teach courses at the graduate and undergraduate levels, and to build and lead a team of graduate students in Ph.D. research.

The Computer Science Department, School of Engineering, and Stanford University value faculty who will help foster an open and respectful academic environment for colleagues, students, and staff with a wide range of backgrounds and perspectives. Candidates may choose to include as part of their research and teaching statements a brief discussion about how their work and experience will further these values.

The review of applications will begin on December 1, 2026, and applicants are strongly encouraged to submit complete applications by that date for full consideration; however, applications will continue to be accepted until January 4, 2027. Interviews will begin in the winter term, so applicants are encouraged to apply early.

The expected base pay range for this position is:

Assistant Professor: $144,100- $163,766

Associate Professor (untenured): $158,510 - $196,803

This base pay range is for a nine-month academic appointment and does not include summer salary. For more information about compensation and our wide range of benefits, including housing assistance, please contact the hiring department.

Stanford University has provided a pay range representing its good faith estimate of what the university reasonably expects to pay for the position upon hire. The pay offered to the selected candidate will be determined based on factors including (but not limited to) the experience and qualifications of the selected candidate including years since terminal degree, training, and field or discipline; departmental budget availability; internal equity; and external market pay for comparable jobs.

Stanford is an equal employment opportunity and affirmative action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. Stanford welcomes applications from all who would bring additional dimensions to the University’s research, teaching and clinical missions.

Consistent with its obligations under the law, the University will provide reasonableaccommodations to applicants and employees with disabilities. Applicants requiring a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application or hiring process should contact [e-mail].