About the role
Job Description
The Department of Computer Science at Virginia Tech seeks applications for multiple tenure-track assistant professor positions in computer science. Special consideration will be given to candidates in the areas of artificial intelligence, machine learning, natural language processing, and human-computer interaction. The department is in a period of growth and expanding opportunity — applicants in any area of computer science are encouraged to apply. We are seeking candidates motivated to contribute to a collegial, interdisciplinary community with a strong tradition of both fundamental and applied research and innovative teaching. We embrace Virginia Tech’s motto of Ut Prosim (“That I May Serve”): we are committed to research, education, service, and inclusivity that makes a positive difference in the lives of people, communities, and the world.
The department currently has 86 faculty members, including 63 tenured or tenure-track faculty. Members of the CS faculty have received 30 CAREER awards from the National Science Foundation and been recognized with faculty awards from IBM, Intel, AMD, Microsoft, Google, Meta, Cisco, and others. CS faculty members direct several interdisciplinary research centers, including the Center for Human-Computer Interaction and the Sanghani Center for Artificial Intelligence & Data Analytics. The department is home to over 1700 undergraduate and more than 800 graduate students and is part of the College of Engineering. Faculty and graduate students in the department have extensive involvement with major Virginia Tech research institutes and initiatives, including the Institute for Advanced Computing, the Commonwealth Cyber Initiative; the Fralin Biomedical Research Institute; the Fralin Life Sciences Institute; the Institute for Creativity, Arts, and Technology; the Institute for Critical Technology and Applied Science; the Institute for Society, Culture and Environment, the National Security Institute; and the Virginia Tech Transportation Institute.
The successful candidate will have a doctoral degree in computer science or a closely related field, a rank-appropriate record of academic accomplishments, a proven ability to work collaboratively, a commitment to interdisciplinary research and instruction, and a willingness to expand disciplinary boundaries to address complex technical and societal challenges. Tenure-track faculty are expected to initiate and develop independent research that is internationally recognized, conscientiously mentor research-oriented graduate students, teach effectively at both undergraduate and graduate levels, and serve the university and their professional communities. The positions require occasional travel to professional meetings.
Applicants must apply online at jobs.vt.edu (posting number 537614). Application materials include a cover letter, curriculum vitae, and contact information for at least three references. In addition, applicants must provide three separate written statements (up to 3 pages each): (1) a research statement; (2) a statement of teaching and mentoring philosophy; and (3) a statement expressing the candidate’s ideas for supporting an educational environment consistent with the Virginia Tech Principles of Community—specific examples of experiences, activities, and plans will help us identify candidates who can support and extend our university’s commitment to inclusive excellence. Review of applications will commence on November 15, 2026, and continue until the position is filled. The successful candidate will be required to have a criminal conviction check. Questions regarding the position should be directed to Dr. Ali R. Butt at facdev@cs.vt.edu.
Virginia Tech endorses and encourages participation in professional development opportunities and university shared governance. These valuable contributions to university shared governance provide important representation and perspective, along with opportunities for unique and impactful professional development.
Virginia Tech does not discriminate against employees, students, or applicants on the basis of age, color, disability, sex (including pregnancy), gender, gender identity, gender expression, genetic information, ethnicity or national origin, political affiliation, race, religion, sexual orientation, or military status, or otherwise discriminate against employees or applicants who inquire about, discuss, or disclose their compensation or the compensation of other employees or applicants, or on any other basis protected by law.
If you are an individual with a disability and desire an accommodation, please contact Joe Morgan (jmorgan99@vt.edu) during regular business hours at least 10 business days prior to the event.
Required Qualifications
- An earned doctoral degree in Computer Science or closely related field at the time of the appointment and a rank-appropriate record of scholarship and collaboration in computing research.
- Record of significant research accomplishments (e.g. publications) and rank-appropriate record of professional service.
- Ability to contribute to the department's teaching mission, at both graduate and undergraduate levels.
Preferred Qualifications
- Demonstrated interest in collaborative research in fields represented by department's existing faculty or planned hiring.
- Demonstrated ability and willingness to work collaboratively with faculty from a variety of disciplines.
- Recognition of research excellence as demonstrated by e.g. best paper or society awards.
- Instructional experience in higher education.
Overtime Status
Exempt: Not eligible for overtime
Appointment Type
Regular
Salary Information
$125,000-$135,000, annually
Hours per week
40
Review Date
11/15/2026, open until filled
Additional Information
The successful candidate will be required to have a criminal conviction check.
About Virginia Tech
Dedicated to its motto, Ut Prosim (That I May Serve), Virginia Tech pushes the boundaries of knowledge by taking a hands-on, transdisciplinary approach to preparing scholars to be leaders and problem-solvers. A comprehensive land-grant institution that enhances the quality of life in Virginia and throughout the world, Virginia Tech is an inclusive community dedicated to knowledge, discovery, and creativity. The university offers more than 280 majors to a diverse enrollment of more than 36,000 undergraduate, graduate, and professional students in eight undergraduate colleges, a school of medicine, a veterinary medicine college, Graduate School, and Honors College. The university has a significant presence across Virginia, including Blacksburg, the greater Washington, D.C. area, the Health Sciences and Technology Campus in Roanoke, sites in Newport News and Richmond, and numerous Extension offices and research institutes. A leading global research institution, Virginia Tech conducts more than $650 million in research annually.
Virginia Tech endorses and encourages participation in professional development opportunities and university shared governance. These valuable contributions to university shared governance provide important representation and perspective, along with opportunities for unique and impactful professional development.
Virginia Tech does not discriminate against employees, students, or applicants on the basis of age, color, disability, sex (including pregnancy), gender, gender identity, gender expression, genetic information, ethnicity or national origin, political affiliation, race, religion, sexual orientation, or military status, or otherwise discriminate against employees or applicants who inquire about, discuss, or disclose their compensation or the compensation of other employees or applicants, or on any other basis protected by law.
If you are an individual with a disability and desire an accommodation, please contact Joe Morgan at jmorgan99@vt.edu during regular business hours at least 10 business days prior to the event.