Computer Science Assistant or untenured Associate Professor

Stanford Faculty Positions; Stanford (CA); On-site; USD 144,000 - 197,000; Full time

Job summary

Stanford University’s Department of Computer Science invites applications for a tenure-track junior faculty position (Assistant or untenured Associate Professor). We seek scholars across all CS areas who demonstrate originality and potential for interdisciplinary collaboration.

Applicants must have a Ph.D. in the field or a closely related area and show a strong commitment to graduate and undergraduate teaching. The review begins December 1, 2026, with priority for early submissions.

Qualifications

• PhD in the advertised field or a closely related one.
• Ability to pursue a program of research and strong commitment to graduate and undergraduate teaching.
• Will teach courses at graduate and undergraduate levels and lead a team of graduate students in Ph.D. research.

Responsibilities

• Teach graduate and undergraduate courses.
• Build and lead a team of graduate students in Ph.D. research.

Skills

PhD in CS

Teaching experience

Research leadership

Interdisciplinary collaboration

Education

PhD in Computer Science

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.

Applications should include a resume, brief statements of research and teaching interests (3-5 pages total for both combined), and the names and e-mail addresses of 3-5 references. We will request letters of recommendation immediately via the online portal when your application is submitted. Questions should be directed to, Search Committee Chair, c/o Laura Kenny-Carlson, via electronic mail to [e-mail].

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 reasonable accommodations to applicants and employees with disabilities. Applicants requiring a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application or hiring process should contact [e-mail].