The Computer Science Department in the College of Engineering, at the University of Texas at Arlington, invites applications for two Open Rank -TT of assistant / associate / full professor.
In accordance with USCIS regulations, successful applicants must be legally able to accept work in the United States. Visa sponsorship is considered on an exception-only basis and is not routinely available.
Duties include teaching undergraduate and graduate courses, building and leading a team of Ph.D. student researchers, developing an externally funded research program that yields top-tier publications, and professional service within UTA and the research community.
About the Department
The Computer Science and Engineering (CSE) department is ranked #59 in the nation by https://www.csrankings.org/ as of October 2026, based on average 2020-26 publication counts, and several areas are ranked in the top 50, including high-performance computing (#12), operating systems (#11), databases (#30), computer architecture (#48), embedded & real-time systems (#54), AI, machine learning & data mining (#65), software engineering (#71), mobile computing (#18), and computer security (#88). In the last few years students and faculty in the department have received distinguished paper awards from prestigious conferences, including SOSP, OSDI, PLDI, ISCA, EuroSys, USENIX ATC, ASE, SIGMETRICS, ASPLOS, CCS, MOBICOM, MobiSys, CIDR, CIKM, ECML PKDD, ICDE, ICDM, ISSRE, ISSTA, IUI, PSIVT, SIGMOD, SIGCHI, and VLDB.
The CSE department is home to 53 tenured/tenure-track and 31 teaching faculty members, including one ACM fellow, four IEEE fellows, two AIMBE fellows, one AFOSR YIP awardee, and eleven NSF CAREER awardees. The CSE department's annual research expenditure exceeds $14M in 2025.
About the University
The University of Texas at Arlington (UTA) is located in the heart of the Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington metroplex, a vibrant and diverse metropolitan area that is home to over 7 million people, one of the fastest-growing tech economies in the United States, and a wide array of arts, entertainment, and cultural activities. As a comprehensive teaching, research, and public service institution, UTA is dedicated to the advancement of knowledge through scholarship and creative work. With an enrollment of more than 42,000 students, UTA is the second largest in the University of Texas System. As a result of its combination of rigorous academics and innovative research, UTA is designated as a Carnegie R-1 "Very High Research Activity" institution and nationally recognized for its commitment to student success and service. It ranks No. 5 in Military Times' "Best for Vets: Colleges" and is the top university in North Texas for its graduates' salaries (The Wall Street Journal). UTA is designated as both a Hispanic-Serving Institution and an Asian American and Native American Pacific Islander-Serving Institution and is No. 6 for undergraduate ethnic diversity in the United States (U.S. News & World Report, 2023). With a global alumni network of approximately 280,000 - including leaders at many of the 24 Fortune 500 companies headquartered in North Texas - UTA contributes an estimated $29 billion annually to the Texas economy.
UTA is expanding its regional footprint by building a regional campus, called UTA West, in Parker County on the far west side of Fort Worth. It is scheduled to open in fall 2028. This initiative aligns with the university's strategic growth and commitment to serving the broader community. Furthermore, UTA has launched the RISE 100 initiative, aiming to recruit 100 new tenure-system faculty to strengthen its research enterprise and leadership in key academic areas. Learn more at https://www.uta.edu/administration/president/strategic-plan/rise100.
This is an exciting time to join UTA and contribute to its bold vision for the future.
How to Apply
To apply, go to https://uta.peopleadmin.com/postings/34790. Review of applications will begin immediately and will continue until the position is filled. Applicants are encouraged to apply early for the best consideration.
Equal Opportunity
It is the policy of The University of Texas at Arlington (UTA or The University) to provide an educational and working environment that provides equal opportunity to all members of the University community. In accordance with federal and state law, the University prohibits unlawful discrimination, including harassment, on the basis of race, color, national origin, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, pregnancy, disability, genetic information, and/or veteran status. The University also prohibits discrimination on the basis of gender identity, and gender expression. Retaliation against persons who oppose a discriminatory practice, file a charge of discrimination, or testify for, assist in, or participate in an investigative proceeding relating to discrimination is prohibited. Constitutionally-protected expression will not be considered discrimination or harassment under this policy. It is the responsibility of all departments, employees, and students to ensure the University's compliance with this policy.
