Assistant Professor of Computer Science at William & Mary in Williamsburg, Virginia

Job Description:

Position Number:

F0A58W

Assistant Professor of Computer Science

The mission of the College and the School of Arts & Sciences is to foster teaching, research, and public service as an integral part of education linked through programs to preserve, transmit, and expand.

The Department of Computer Science at William & Mary, a public university of the Commonwealth of Virginia, seeks applications for a tenure-track position at the Assistant Professor level to begin August 10, 2025. We are particularly interested in the areas of quantum information science, computer systems, and human-centered computing but exceptional applicants from all areas of computer science are encouraged to apply.


Duties include research, teaching, and service to the University. The applicant is expected to establish and maintain a high-quality research program, publish research results in top venues, teach at the undergraduate and graduate levels, supervise graduate and undergraduate research, and attract external funding to support their research activities. The department also values collaborations and the synergistic potential of a candidate's research within the department and the University's strategic vision. Teaching expectation is one course per semester.
Located in the center of historic Williamsburg and known as a public Ivy, William & Mary is consistently ranked in the elite group of the Best National Universities-Doctoral by U.S. News and World Report and is committed to a multi-year effort to significantly strengthen and expand its computer science research program. As of August 2025, Computer Science will transition to the new School of Computing, Data Sciences, and Physics. The department has been rising in national rankings of graduate CS departments and has been the home of multiple NSF and DOE CAREER Awards. The department offers B.S., M.S., and Ph.D. programs. Opportunities for collaboration exist across the university, with nearby NASA Langley, and DOE's Jefferson Lab in a variety of research areas. More information about the department can be found at
https://www.cs.wm.e

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Required Qualifications: Applicants must hold a Ph.D. in computer science or a related field at the time of appointment (August 10, 2025) and must have a strong research record and a commitment to quality teaching.

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3KE310 Computer Science Dept

William & Mary

09/24/2024

12/01/2024

12/08/2024

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Applicants must apply online at
https://jobs.wm.edu . Submit a cover letter, a curriculum vitae, a statement of research interests, and a statement of teaching interests. Candidates are encouraged to reflect on their past experiences or future plans to foster an inclusive and welcoming climate for learners/scholars in computing in any of the aforementioned required documents. You cannot submit a separate diversity statement. You will be prompted to submit online the names and email addresses of three references who will be contacted by the system with instructions for how to submit a letter of reference.For full consideration, submit application materials by the initial review date of December 1, 2024. Applications received after the initial review date will be considered if needed.

William & Mary is committed to providing a safe campus community. W&M conducts background investigations for applicants being considered for employment. Background investigations include reference checks, a criminal history record check, and when appropriate, a financial (credit) report or driving history check.

William & Mary values diversity and invites applications from underrepresented groups who will enrich the research, teaching and service missions of the university. The university is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer and encourages applications from women, minorities, protected veterans, and individuals with disabilities.

William & Mary offers our employees a full array of benefits including retirement, health insurance with options for expanded dental and vision along with group and optional life insurance with coverage for spouse and children, flexible spending accounts, and an EAP (Employee Assistance Program).


Our employees enjoy additional university benefits such as educational assistance, professional development, wellness benefits, and a robust holiday schedule. All employees have access to fitness facilities on campus. Staff members also have access to the university libraries, and much more. To learn more, go to: https://www.wm.edu/offices/uhr/benefits/index.php?type=none