Tenure-Track Faculty in Computer Architecture and Systems

Job Summary

The Department of Computer Science at the University of Colorado (CU) Boulder seeks applications for a tenure-track Assistant Professor position in the broad areas of Computer Architecture and Systems. The specific focus of this position is interdisciplinary, spanning the broad areas of computer architecture, networking, operating systems, distributed systems, database systems, and mobile systems.

CU is an Equal Opportunity Employer and complies with all applicable federal, state, and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment. We are committed to creating a workplace where all individuals are treated with respect and dignity, and we encourage individuals from all backgrounds to apply, including protected veterans and individuals with disabilities.
Who We Are

The University of Colorado Boulder (CU Boulder) is one of Colorado’s flagship public institutions and among the most research-active public universities in the country. The College of Engineering and Applied Science is the second largest school or college on the CU Boulder campus and boasts top-tier rankings for both its graduate and undergraduate engineering programs. Earning the 11th spot among public graduate programs and 17th nationwide for undergraduate engineering. Multiple specialty areas are also ranked within the top 20. Equally importantly, we are committed to fostering a diverse, inclusive, and academically excellent community. Our approximately 250 tenure-track, 120 instructional-track, and 30 research-track faculty serve more than 6,000 undergraduate students, 1,300 master’s students, and 850 PhD students. Our college has three core foci: (i) Research & Innovation, (ii) Education, and (iii) Inclusion. We believe that our college’s success requires faculty who actively work to create an inclusive culture within the college and are committed to the campus plan of creating and sustaining supportive campus environments .

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The Department of Computer Science is one of the largest departments within the College of Engineering and Applied Science. The department is home to over 50 tenured and tenure-track faculty and 20 instructional faculty, and includes about 2000 undergraduate and 500 graduate students. The Computer Systems Lab consists of over ten faculty members whose expertise lies in building practical computer systems. As members of one of the premier research universities in the country, Computer Science faculty, staff, and students are engaged in cutting-edge research projects that address some of the most important challenges facing society today.

The Department's research and education efforts interact broadly with many interdisciplinary programs and collaborators in Boulder and the Denver Metropolitan area, including the national labs at National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) , National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA), National Laboratory of the Rockies (NRL) , and National Center for Atmospheric Research ( NCAR ) , and CU Boulder research centers and institutes, including the Center for National Security Initiatives , the ATLAS Institute , the BioFrontiers Institute , and the Institute for Cognitive Science . More than 20 faculty members have joint affiliations with one of these labs. The Department also has a long-standing partnership with National Center for Women and IT and has faculty active in increasing the broadening of participation in computer science via their research, teaching, and service. In addition, the Department has extensive ties with the thriving local tech community and inhabits a picturesque location in the foothills of the Rocky Mountains. The Department fosters and supports entrepreneurial activities – CU Boulder is ranked No. 1 for launching startups based on university discoveries.

Our department is committed to creating a community in which every individual matters and all can thrive. We embrace inclusive excellence as a guiding principle, actively fostering a culture of belonging, equity, and respect. Through intentional practices and shared responsibility, we celebrate the diversity of our students, faculty, and staff, and work collaboratively to ensure that all members of our community have the opportunity to succeed and contribute fully.

For more about the Department of Computer Science, please visit our website .

What Your Key Responsibilities Will Be

• Successful candidates will be expected to engage in undergraduate and graduate teaching and mentoring; develop an externally funded research program in their technical area; contribute professional leadership and service to their unit, the college, and their professional community; and cultivate and contribute to the inclusive excellence of our academic community.