Job Overview
Northwestern University's Computer Science department invites candidates for faculty positions at the level of Assistant or Associate Professor of Computer Science or equivalent.
Focus areas this year are AI/ML (all areas), and compilers and programming languages (and their intersection with HPC, architecture, AI/ML, and networking); priority in all areas goes to applicants with path-breaking research interests that have the potential to transform both Computer Science and other disciplines.
The department emphasizes interdisciplinary research through its CS+X initiative and collaboration across Northwestern's highly ranked schools, and is located in Evanston on Lake Michigan, just outside Chicago.
Applications received by November 6, 2026 will be given full consideration; applications received after that date are welcome and reviewed on a rolling basis, and the positions remain open until filled.
Applicants submit a cover letter indicating the rank applied for, a CV, contact information of three to five references, a statement of research interests, a statement of teaching philosophy, and two to at most three of the applicant's most impactful or strongest publications.
For general questions about the search or application assistance after submission, contact the CS faculty search team.
The expected base pay range is $135,000-$145,000 at the assistant professor level and $150,000-$160,000 at the associate professor level for a nine-month appointment.
Sponsorship for an H-1B visa may be available for qualified candidates, subject to institutional policies.