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CIS Tenured or Tenure-track Positions 2026

Position Number: 6569431
Location: Philadelphia, PA
Position Type: Science - Computer Science

CIS Open Faculty Positions

CIS Tenure or Tenure-track Positions 2026

Description:

The School of Engineering and Applied Science at the University of Pennsylvania continues to expand rapidly. As a key pillar of these investments, the Department of Computer and Information Science is engaged in an ambitious, multi-year hiring effort for tenure-track positions at the Assistant, Associate, and Full Professor levels. We have hired over 25 new tenure-track and tenured faculty, spanning all ranks, over the past 7 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, 2026.

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. We especially invite applications from candidates whose interests are aligned with the school's strategic plan: https://www.seas.upenn.edu/about/strategic-plan/.

Application Instructions

To ensure full consideration, applicants are encouraged to apply by November 30th, 2025. However, applications will be accepted until positions are filled. Please submit a cover letter, curriculum vitae, research statement, teaching statement and four confidential letters of recommendation. Other supporting documents are optional. Applications must be submitted online through Interfolio.

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.

CIS Practice Assistant Professor 2026

Position Description:

The University of Pennsylvania's Department of Computer & Information Science is pleased to welcome applications for experienced teaching faculty under the Practice Professor track. It is a very exciting time to be engaged in computer science education at Penn: we are experiencing incredible growth and interest in CS courses at all levels, are developing new on-campus and online learning programs, and are rapidly growing the size of our faculty (over 30 hires in the last 7 years).

We are seeking dedicated, accomplished, full-time faculty to teach undergraduate electives and Master's-level courses, particularly in areas such as software engineering, artificial intelligence and data science, theoretical computer science, computer graphics, and cybersecurity, starting in July 2026. We seek individuals who promote and welcome wide-ranging viewpoints and experiences, and who will work closely with students of all backgrounds.

As part of teaching-track career path, the Practice Assistant Professor position seeks teaching-focused faculty members, who have a track strong record of research in engineering education and developing and publishing on innovative pedagogical techniques. Applicants who desire to pursue this track but do not yet have an extensive publication history are encouraged to apply also to our posting for a Lecturer or Senior Lecturer position.

Qualifications:

PhD in Computer Science or relevant discipline.

Application Instructions

To ensure full consideration, applicants are encouraged to apply by November 15th, 2025. However, applications will be accepted until positions are filled. Please submit a cover letter, curriculum vitae, research statement, teaching statement, and three confidential letters of recommendation. Other supporting documents are optional. Applications must be submitted online through Interfolio.

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.

CIS Lecturer Position 2026

Position Description:

The University of Pennsylvania's Department of Computer and Information Science is pleased to welcome applications for multiple teaching positions as a Lecturer or Senior Lecturer. It is a very exciting time to be engaged in computer science education at Penn, as we are experiencing incredible growth and interest in CS courses at all levels, are developing new on-campus and online learning programs, and ar rapidly growing the size of our faculty (over 30 hires in the last 7 years).

We are seeking dedicated, accomplished, full-time instructors to teach undergraduate electives and Master's-level courses, particularly in areas such as software engineering, artificial intelligence and data science, theoretical computer science, computer graphics, and cybersecurity, starting in July 2026. We seek individuals who promote and welcome wide-ranging viewpoints and experiences, and who will work closely with students of all backgrounds.

Additionally (see separate job posting), as part of our revamped teaching-track faculty career path, we also have an open Practice Assistant Professor position. This is a great career choice for teaching-focused faculty members who have a track record of published research in engineering education and are interested in developing and publishing on innovative pedagogical techniques. Applicants are encouraged to apply for any/all positions for which they think they may be qualified.

Qualifications:

Master's or PhD in Computer Science or relevant discipline, or equivalent experience.

Application Instructions:

Application Instructions: To ensure full consideration, applicants are encouraged to apply by November 15th, 2025. However, applications will be accepted until positions are filled. Please submit a cover letter, curriculum vitae, teaching statement, and three confidential letters of recommendation. Other supporting documents are optional. Applications must be submitted online through Interfolio.

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 haracteristics), citizenship status, age, disability, veteran status or any class protected under applicable federal, state, or local law.