Assistant Professor of Computer Science

The Department of Computer Science at The George Washington (GW) University in Washington, DC, invites applications for a tenure track Assistant Professor of Computer Science to start as early as Fall 2026. We welcome applications from all areas of computer science; we particularly welcome those who can add to and bridge our growing strengths in security/systems and AI/ML.

New faculty will join a vibrant department with a diverse faculty, housed in a building that fosters interdisciplinary efforts across multiple fields. The university and department have a strong commitment to recruiting faculty of the highest caliber who have thrived in different environments and would enrich the university with different experiences and perspectives.

The George Washington University is the largest academic institution in the nation's capital. The exceptional location affords the GW community unique cultural and intellectual opportunities. This region affords close access to many federal funding agencies, research laboratories, and one of the largest concentrations of technology companies in the nation, supporting high impact research agendas and creating opportunities for professional couples.

Faculty hired into this position will be expected to build a substantial research program, mentor graduate students in research, and teach courses at the undergraduate and graduate levels.

By the date of appointment, applicants for the Assistant Professor of Computer Science position must have a Ph.D. in Computer Science or a closely related field. They must also have demonstrated experience or potential for building a nationally recognized research program, mentoring graduate and undergraduate students in research, and teaching across multiple topics in our undergraduate and graduate Computer Science curriculum.

This position is eligible for full-time employee health benefits. More information about the benefits that GW offers can be found here: https://hr.gwu.edu/health-benefits.

To inquire, please email to cssearch@gwu.edu or call 202-994-7181. To apply, complete the online faculty application and upload: (1) a detailed curriculum vitae; (2) a statement of teaching interest regarding teaching philosophy and experience, including evidence of commitment to promoting inclusion and diversity; (3) teaching evaluations, if available, or summaries as evidence of teaching effectiveness; (4) a short cover letter describing your background and interests in teaching students at The George Washington University and in promoting inclusion and diversity in computer science; (5) a statement of research interest (which may include research on Computer Science pedagogy or other areas of education research); and (6) contact information for three references who can address your teaching experience and potential for this appointment. Only complete applications will be considered. Review of applications will begin on Dec 15, 2025 and will continue until the position is filled.

The university is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer that does not unlawfully discriminate in any of its programs or activities on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or on any other basis prohibited by applicable law.