THE UNIVERSITY OF TEXAS AT EL PASO

COLLEGE OF ENGINEERING

DEPARTMENT OF COMPUTER SCIENCE

Tenure Track Faculty Positions

POSITION DESCRIPTION: The University of Texas at El Paso (UTEP) invites applications for two tenure-track Assistant Professor Positions in Computer Science (CS), with a research focus on Artificial Intelligence and Software Engineering, beginning Fall 2026.

We are seeking scholars who demonstrate a strong record of high-quality research and a commitment to excellence in teaching. The department values interdisciplinary research and encourages research that bridges disciplines. We also welcome candidates with industry or government experience, recognizing the importance of real-world applications in research.  

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS: Applicants must hold a doctorate in CS or a closely related field by the time of appointment. Successful candidates must demonstrate excellent communication skills, the ability to establish an active research program, and a strong commitment to student success and to UTEP’s Access to Excellent Higher Education mission.

ABOUT THE COLLEGE AND DEPARTMENT: UTEP’s CS department is part of the College of Engineering, along with six other academic departments. The CS department is deeply committed to student professional development and advancement through faculty mentoring and research engagement at all levels. Leading companies and government agencies heavily recruit our graduates. The College of Engineering offers students interdisciplinary and industry training opportunities, study abroad programs, and other professional development opportunities. The college is consistently ranked among the top schools in the U.S. in awarding bachelor's degrees to Hispanics.

The department offers B.S., M.S., and Ph.D. degrees in Computer Science, a new B.S. in Artificial Intelligence, and M.S. degrees in Software Engineering and Artificial Intelligence. The B.S. in CS offers concentrations in Software Engineering, Secure Cyber-Systems, and Data Analytics, with a Secure Cyber-Systems concentration also available at the graduate level. Through CS undergraduate and graduate programs, UTEP is designated as an NSA Center of Academic Excellence in Cyber Defense, Cyber Operations, and Cybersecurity Research.

CS faculty lead impactful research in areas such as Artificial Intelligence, Cybersecurity, Software Engineering, Computer Systems, and Theoretical Foundations of CS.  Our faculty are nationally recognized for their scholarship and national leadership in professional organizations, and the department consistently ranks among the highest at UTEP in research expenditures. With a vibrant academic community of 22 tenured and tenure-track faculty members and four teaching faculty, we foster innovation, collaboration, and student success.

UTEP’s recently established Applied AI Innovation Institute (AAII) offers a dynamic environment for collaborative, interdisciplinary AI research and deployment in complex, culturally rich settings, an asset for faculty seeking to make real-world impact.

ABOUT UTEP AND EL PASO: The University of Texas at El Paso (UTEP) is a Carnegie R1, opportunity, and community engaged university at the heart of the U.S.-Mexico border region that is increasing access to excellent higher education. We advance discovery of public value and positively impact the health, culture, education and economy of the community we serve. UTEP enrolls more than 25,000 students, 85% of whom are Hispanic and half of whom are the first in their families to attend college. UTEP offers 171 bachelor’s, master’s and doctoral degree programs at the only open-access, top-tier research university in America.

Located at the westernmost tip of Texas, El Paso is set against the backdrop of the Franklin Mountains and the Chihuahuan Desert in one of the largest binational communities in the world. A family-oriented community that is one of the safest large cities in the U.S., the cost of living in El Paso is very reasonable with an average home value of $224,000 in 2025, and Texas has no income tax. The region’s rich culture includes a vibrant street art and mural scene, art galleries, a new children’s museum and science center, the state’s longest-running symphony orchestra and a full schedule of seasonal events and festivals. Sports fans will enjoy Division I college athletics, Triple-A baseball affiliate the El Paso Chihuahuas and professional soccer team El Paso Locomotive FC, and outdoor enthusiasts will be drawn to year-round hiking, mountain biking and rock climbing in nearby state and national parks.

SALARY: Commensurate with experience.

APPLICATION PROCEDURE: Review of applications will begin on November 15, 2025, and will continue until the position is filled. Applications must include 1) a cover letter, 2) a curriculum vitae, 3) a research statement (3 pages max.), 4) a teaching statement (2 pages max.), and 5) contact information for at least three referees.

To apply, please visit http://utep.edu/employment.

For additional information about the position, contact Dr. Natalia Villanueva Rosales, Search Committee Chair, at nvillanuevarosales@utep.edu.

In keeping with its access, excellence, and impact mission, The University of Texas at El Paso is committed to an open, diverse, and inclusive learning and working environment that honors the talents, respects the differences, and nurtures the growth and development of all. We seek to attract faculty and staff who share our commitment.

The University of Texas at El Paso is an Equal Opportunity Employer.  The University does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, religion, age, disability, genetic information, veteran status, or sexual orientation and gender in employment or the provision of services in accordance with state and federal law. Discrimination on the basis of sex includes an employee’s or prospective employee’s right to be free from sexual harassment under Title IX of the Higher Education Amendments of 1972.