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Faculty Positions

Faculty Positions

Temple University, a Carnegie R1 (highest research activity) institution, serves more than 30,000 students and is ranked #56 among top public universities by the U.S. News &World Report. Located in the vibrant city of Philadelphia -- renowned for its arts, culture, history and affordable living -- Temple is close to leading research centers and industry partners in information technology, healthcare, biotechnology, and finance. Part of the College of Science and Technology, the Department of Computer and Information Sciences serves over 1,500 undergraduate and graduate students, with academic programs that prepare them to tackle complex, interdisciplinary challenges impacting society. Faculty benefit from substantial institutional support, including competitive salaries, generous start-up packages, and low teaching loads, establishing them to build world-class research programs. The department is committed to fostering a diverse, equitable, and inclusive departmental community.

Tenure Track

The Department of Computer and Information Sciences (CIS) at Temple University invites applications for tenure-track faculty positions to complement and expand its strengths in AI, data science, computer systems, theory, and interdisciplinary research. We welcome candidates across all areas of computer science and at all ranks, with particular interest in those focused on developing computer systems that can learn, adapt, understand context, and work seamlessly with humans. Areas of expertise include AI, machine learning, data science, and cybersecurity. Successful candidates should have an outstanding research record suitable to their rank and a commitment to excellence in undergraduate and graduate education.

Applications should be submitted electronically at: https://academicjobsonline.org/ajo/jobs/29271

Applicants should submit a curriculum vitae, a research statement detailing research accomplishments, a teaching statement, and three letters of recommendation (names of referees are sufficient for senior-level candidates). The review of applications will begin on December 15, 2024, and will continue until the positions are filled. For more information, please email cisfacultysearch@temple.edu with “TT Position” in the subject line. Temple University is an affirmative action/equal opportunity employer dedicated to enhancing faculty quality of life.

Non-tenure Track

The CIS Dept invites applications for teaching faculty positions, which are non-tenure track 9-month academic appointments with a renewable multi-year contract. We are interested in candidates that will help us further extend the quality, depth, and breadth of our curriculum and contribute their leadership in advancing our educational mission. We welcome candidates in all areas of Computer Science, but particularly those with expertise in Artificial Intelligence, Computer Security, and Data Science. Temple University offers competitive salaries and excellent benefits. Opportunities for summer salary include summer teaching and grant-funded research.

Applications should be submitted electronically at:  https://academicjobsonline.org/ajo/jobs/27781

Submitted materials should include a curriculum vitae, teaching statement, and a statement describing contributions to academic research or industry experience. Review of candidates will begin immediately and continue until the positions are filled. Applicants are encouraged to apply by December 15, 2024 for priority consideration. For more information, send email to cisteachingfacsearch@temple.edu with “Professor of Instruction Position” as the subject. Temple University is an affirmative action/equal opportunity employer with a strong commitment to the quality of faculty life.