Tenure-Track Position in the Department of Computer Science and Engineering

The Department of Computer Science within the College of Engineering, University Park, PA seeks Assistant, Associate, or Full Professors.We welcome applicants whose research falls within the broad area of computer architecture. This includes applicants whose primary research is in a neighboring area such as computer systems, databases and data systems, quantum computing, compilers, or security, provided they have a strong architecture-facing thread in their work, such as research that depends on a deep understanding of the underlying hardware.

Applicants must hold a Ph.D. in computer science, computer engineering, electrical engineering, or a closely related field by the start date. We expect candidates to show a strong research record and the potential to build an externally funded, nationally visible research program. We expect our hires to supervise students, teach undergraduate and graduate courses, and contribute to the department and the profession through service., Employment with the University will require successful completion of background check(s) in accordance with University policies.

Penn State provides a competitive benefits package for full-time employees designed to support both personal and professional wellbeing. In addition to comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage, employees enjoy robust retirement plans. One of the standout benefits is the generous 75% tuition discount, available to employees as well as eligible spouses and children.

Assistant professors should show early promise in teaching or research through emerging scholarly or professional contributions. Associate professors should have a record of high-quality publications and demonstrate teaching excellence in their field. Full professors should demonstrate a distinguished record of advanced work and leadership, reflecting established excellence in teaching, mentoring, and/or research.

Penn State’s Department of Computer Science and Engineering is a vibrant research community with about 50 tenure-track faculty members, approximately 270 graduate students, and 1,600 undergraduates. Our faculty pursue research across the breadth of computing, with opportunities for collaboration throughout a major research university. Penn State’s College of Engineering recorded over $247 million in externally funded research expenditures in FY2025, reflecting the scale of the university’s research enterprise. Our faculty have earned prestigious recognitions, including NSF CAREER/PECASE awards, NAE Member/ACM/IEEE Fellow distinctions, distinguished/endowed professorships, among others.

Penn State offers an exceptional environment for ambitious research and interdisciplinary collaboration, with access to outstanding students, research infrastructure, and colleagues across engineering, science, and other disciplines. Located in State College, Pennsylvania, the University Park campus combines the intellectual and cultural opportunities of a major university with the charm, affordability, and quality of life of a college town. Beautiful mountains, forests, and abundant opportunities for hiking, cycling, and outdoor recreation are minutes away. The area offers a wide variety of cultural and outdoor recreational activities, and outstanding University events, from collegiate sports to fine arts productions. The public-school system is excellent, with a nationally ranked high school by U.S. News and World Report., Penn State is committed to and accountable for advancing equity, respect, and belonging. We embrace individual uniqueness, as well as a culture of belonging that supports equity initiatives, leverages the educational and institutional benefits of inclusion in society, and provides opportunities for engagement intended to help all members of the community thrive. We value belonging as a core strength and an essential element of the university’s teaching, research, and service mission.