Faculty Positions

Departments of Computer Science and Computer Engineering, University of Texas at San Antonio

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The Department of Computer Engineering is part of the newly established College of AI, Cyber and Computing. Launched with an inaugural cohort of eight tenure and tenure-track faculty members, the department is poised for substantial growth. It offers an ABET-accredited Bachelor of Science in Computer Engineering, alongside Master of Science programs in Computer Engineering and Artificial Intelligence, and a PhD in Computer Engineering. 

Currently serving over 400 students, the department anticipates continued enrollment growth in the coming years. Faculty members are recipients of prestigious awards such as the NSF CAREER and AFOSR Young Investigator Program (YIP) and several lead major UT San Antonio research centers and institutes. 

Research within the department spans a broad spectrum of cutting-edge areas, including computer architecture, cybersecurity, neuromorphic computing, low-power VLSI design, machine learning, quantum engineering and AI/ML hardware, with robust support from federal and industry sponsors.

The department maintains strong collaborations with prominent university and college research centers and hubs, including UT San Antonio’s National Security Collaboration Center,  Center for Data Science, the Cyber Manufacturing Innovation Institute, the Institute for Cyber Security, the Center for Infrastructure Assurance and Security, the MATRIX AI Consortium, and the Open Cloud Institute. Faculty have access to state-of-the-art research laboratory resources and high-performance computing resources. 

Application Information 

Required Qualifications

• A doctorate degree in Computer Engineering, Computer Science, Information Systems, Cybersecurity, or related areas (e.g., Information Science, Data Science and Electrical Engineering), with specialization in cybersecurity.
• Appropriate research and teaching record for appointment at the rank for each position (for those seeking appointments with tenure, this is contingent upon Board of Regents' approval).
• Must demonstrate their ability to work with and be sensitive to the educational needs of urban populations and support the University's commitment as a model for student success.
• The successful candidate is expected to demonstrate a record of leadership in high-quality, collaborative research and an excellent scholarship record of external funding.  
• This position requires the ability to maintain the security and integrity of UT San Antonio and its infrastructure.

Preferred Qualifications

• Applicants who have demonstrated research excellence in AI Security are particularly encouraged to apply.  
• Candidates must demonstrate a strong publication record and/or knowledge and experience in seeking and securing external research funding. 
• The ability to obtain and conduct federally funded research that requires a top-secret security clearance is also preferred.

Candidates must submit: 

• A cover letter stating the primary area(s) of expertise and key scholarly achievements.
• A current curriculum vitae.
• Complete contact information for at least three professional references. 
• A research statement, with optional discussion on transdisciplinary collaboration.
• A teaching statement.

Tenure is contingent upon Board of Regents approval.

Applications will be accepted until the position is filled. However, review of applications will start on December 1, 2025 and applicants are strongly encouraged to submit their application materials before this date to receive priority consideration. 

Questions about the application can be addressed to Dr. Ram Krishnan, coordinator of the Regent’s hire initiative, at Ram.Krishnan@utsa.edu.

Department of Computer Engineering, University of Texas at San Antonio

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The Department of Computer Engineering at The University of Texas at San Antonio, a Carnegie R1 research university, invites applications for a tenure-track Assistant Professor position in Computer Architecture, starting Fall 2026. We seek outstanding candidates with demonstrated potential for excellence in research and teaching.

Research areas of interest include (but are not limited to) low-power and energy-efficient architectures, processor and SoC design, memory systems, accelerators for AI/ML and data analytics, heterogeneous and parallel systems, architecture for security and reliability, and emerging paradigms such as reconfigurable computing.

Required Qualifications

• Ph.D. in Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Computer Science, or a closely related field by the time of appointment.
• Evidence of potential for excellence in research, as demonstrated by scholarly publications, presentations, or related accomplishments, 
• Commitment to high-quality teaching and mentoring, 
• Demonstrated ability to work collaboratively in an academic community.

Candidates must submit:

• CV with at least three references indicated.
• Cover letter 
• Teaching statement 
• Research statement

Additional information about UT San Antonio, the College of AI, Cyber and Computing, and the Department of Information Systems and Cybersecurity, respectively, can be found at the following websites:
http://www.utsa.edu, https://caicc.utsa.edu and https://caicc.utsa.edu/information-systems-cybersecurity.

Questions about the application can be addressed to Dr. Eugene John, Faculty Search Committee Chairperson, at eugene.john@utsa.edu.  

Applications will be accepted until the position is filled. However, review of applications will begin on December 1, 2025, and applicants are strongly encouraged to submit their application materials before this date to receive priority consideration. The full recruitment announcement, including application requirements, can be found at: https://www.utsa.edu/hr/employment/.

Department of Computer Engineering & Information Systems and Cybersecurity, University of Texas at San Antonio

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The Department of Computer Engineering is part of the newly established College of AI, Cyber and Computing. Launched with an inaugural cohort of eight tenure and tenure-track faculty members, the department is poised for substantial growth. It offers an ABET-accredited Bachelor of Science in Computer Engineering, alongside Master of Science programs in Computer Engineering and Artificial Intelligence, and a PhD in Computer Engineering. 

Currently serving over 400 students, the department anticipates continued enrollment growth in the coming years. Faculty members are recipients of prestigious awards such as the NSF CAREER and AFOSR Young Investigator Program (YIP), and several lead major UT San Antonio research centers and institutes. 

Research within the department spans a broad spectrum of cutting-edge areas, including computer architecture, cybersecurity, neuromorphic computing, low-power VLSI design, machine learning, quantum engineering, and AI/ML hardware, with robust support from federal and industry sponsors.

The department maintains strong collaborations with prominent university and college research centers and hubs, including UT San Antonio’s National Security Collaboration Center,  Center for Data Science, the Cyber Manufacturing Innovation Institute, the Institute for Cyber Security, the Center for Infrastructure Assurance and Security, the MATRIX AI Consortium, and the Open Cloud Institute. Faculty have access to state-of-the-art research laboratory resources and high-performance computing resources. 

Application Information 

Required Qualifications

• A doctorate degree in Computer Engineering, Computer Science, Information Systems, Cybersecurity or related areas (e.g., Information Science, Data Science and Electrical Engineering), with specialization in cybersecurity.
• Appropriate research and teaching record for appointment at the rank for each position (for those seeking appointments with tenure, this is contingent upon Board of Regents' approval).
• Must demonstrate their ability to work with and be sensitive to the educational needs of urban populations and support the University's commitment as a model for student success.
• The successful candidate is expected to demonstrate a record of leadership in high-quality, collaborative research and an excellent scholarship record of external funding.  
• This position requires the ability to maintain the security and integrity of UT San Antonio and its infrastructure.

Preferred Qualifications

• Applicants who have demonstrated research excellence in Critical Infrastructure Security/Cyber-physical Systems are particularly encouraged to apply. 
• Candidates must demonstrate a strong publication record and/or knowledge and experience in seeking and securing external research funding. 
• The ability to obtain and conduct federally funded research that requires a top-secret security clearance is also preferred.

Candidates must submit: 

• A cover letter stating the primary area(s) of expertise and key scholarly achievements.
• A current curriculum vitae.
• Complete contact information for at least three professional references. 
• A research statement, with optional discussion on transdisciplinary collaboration.
• A teaching statement.

Tenure is contingent upon Board of Regents approval.

Applications will be accepted until the position is filled. However, review of applications will start on December 1, 2025 and applicants are strongly encouraged to submit their application materials before this date to receive priority consideration. 

Questions about the application can be addressed to Dr. Ram Krishnan, coordinator of the Regent’s hire initiative, at Ram.Krishnan@utsa.edu.

Department of Computer Engineering, University of Texas at San Antonio

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The Department of Computer Engineering is part of the newly established College of AI, Cyber and Computing. Launched with an inaugural cohort of eight tenure and tenure-track faculty members, the department is poised for substantial growth. It offers an ABET-accredited Bachelor of Science in Computer Engineering, alongside Master of Science programs in Computer Engineering and Artificial Intelligence, and a PhD in Computer Engineering. 

Currently serving over 400 students, the department anticipates continued enrollment growth in the coming years. Faculty members are recipients of prestigious awards such as the NSF CAREER and AFOSR Young Investigator Program (YIP), and several lead major UT San Antonio research centers and institutes. 

Research within the department spans a broad spectrum of cutting-edge areas, including computer architecture, cybersecurity, neuromorphic computing, low-power VLSI design, machine learning, quantum engineering and AI/ML hardware, with robust support from federal and industry sponsors.

The department maintains strong collaborations with prominent university and college research centers and hubs, including UT San Antonio’s National Security Collaboration Center,  Center for Data Science, the Cyber Manufacturing Innovation Institute, the Institute for Cyber Security, the Center for Infrastructure Assurance and Security, the MATRIX AI Consortium, and the Open Cloud Institute. Faculty have access to state-of-the-art research laboratory resources and high-performance computing resources. 

Application Information 

Required Qualifications

• A doctorate degree in Computer Engineering, Computer Science, Information Systems, Cybersecurity, or related areas (e.g., Information Science, Data Science, and Electrical Engineering), with specialization in cybersecurity.
• Appropriate research and teaching record for appointment at the rank for each position (for those seeking appointments with tenure, this is contingent upon Board of Regents' approval).
• Must demonstrate their ability to work with and be sensitive to the educational needs of urban populations and support the University's commitment as a model for student success.
• The successful candidate is expected to demonstrate a record of leadership in high-quality, collaborative research and an excellent scholarship record of external funding.  
• This position requires the ability to maintain the security and integrity of UT San Antonio and its infrastructure.

Preferred Qualifications

• Applicants who have demonstrated research excellence in Hardware Cybersecurity are particularly encouraged to apply. 
• Candidates must demonstrate a strong publication record and/or the knowledge and experience in seeking and securing external research funding. 
• The ability to obtain and conduct federally funded research that requires a top-secret security clearance is also preferred.

Candidates must submit: 

• A cover letter stating the primary area(s) of expertise and key scholarly achievements.
• A current curriculum vitae.
• Complete contact information for at least three professional references.
• A research statement, with optional discussion on transdisciplinary collaboration.
• A teaching statement.

Applications will be accepted until the position is filled. However, review of applications will start on December 1, 2025 and applicants are strongly encouraged to submit their application materials before this date to receive priority consideration. Tenure is contingent upon Board of Regents approval. 

Questions about the application can be addressed to Dr. Ram Krishnan, coordinator of the Regent’s hire initiative, at Ram.Krishnan@utsa.edu.

Department of Computer Engineering, University of Texas at San Antonio

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The Department of Computer Engineering is part of the newly established College of AI, Cyber and Computing. Launched with an inaugural cohort of eight tenure and tenure-track faculty members, the department is poised for substantial growth. It offers an ABET-accredited Bachelor of Science in Computer Engineering, alongside Master of Science programs in Computer Engineering and Artificial Intelligence, and a PhD in Computer Engineering. 

Currently serving over 400 students, the department anticipates continued enrollment growth in the coming years. Faculty members are recipients of prestigious awards such as the NSF CAREER and AFOSR Young Investigator Program (YIP) and several lead major UT San Antonio research centers and institutes. 

Research within the department spans a broad spectrum of cutting-edge areas, including computer architecture, cybersecurity, neuromorphic computing, low-power VLSI design, machine learning, quantum engineering and AI/ML hardware, with robust support from federal and industry sponsors.

The department maintains strong collaborations with prominent university and college research centers and hubs, including UT San Antonio’s National Security Collaboration Center,  Center for Data Science, the Cyber Manufacturing Innovation Institute, the Institute for Cyber Security, the Center for Infrastructure Assurance and Security, the MATRIX AI Consortium and the Open Cloud Institute. Faculty have access to state-of-the-art research laboratory resources and high-performance computing resources. 

Application Information 

Required Qualifications 

• Ph.D. in Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Computer Science, or a closely related field by the time of appointment. 
• Evidence of potential for excellence in research, as demonstrated by scholarly publications, presentations, or related accomplishments, commitment to high-quality teaching and mentoring.
• Demonstrated ability to work collaboratively in an academic community.

Candidates must submit:

• CV with at least three references indicated.
• Cover letter. 
• Teaching statement.
• Research statement.      

Additional information about UT San Antonio, the College of AI, Cyber and Computing, and the Department of Information Systems and Cybersecurity, respectively, can be found at the following websites: http://www.utsa.edu, https://caicc.utsa.edu and https://caicc.utsa.edu/information-systems-cybersecurity.

Questions about the application can be addressed to Dr. Eugene John, Faculty Search Committee Chairperson, at eugene.john@utsa.edu.

Applications will be accepted until the position is filled. However, review of applications will start on December 1, 2025, and applicants are strongly encouraged to submit their application materials before this date to receive priority consideration. The full recruitment announcement, including application requirements, can be found at: https://www.utsa.edu/hr/employment/