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Open Rank Positions in Computer Science
The Computer Science department expects to have several tenure-track faculty positions and invites candidates at all levels to apply. Candidates working in AI-related areas (Machine Learning, Computer Vision, Natural Language Processing, Robotics, Responsible AI, and other areas) should apply through the AI search on Interfolio.
Faculty members are expected to be outstanding scholars and to participate in teaching at all levels from undergraduate to doctoral. New appointees will be offered competitive salaries and startup packages.
The department has 54 regular faculty members as well as clinical, research, adjunct, and visiting faculty members. The department's current research activities span algorithms, cryptography and theory, computational biology, distributed computing and networking, graphics, vision and multimedia, machine learning and data science, natural language processing, scientific computing, verification, and programming languages.
Collaborative research with industry is facilitated by geographic proximity to computer science activities at Facebook, Google, DeepMind, Amazon, Microsoft Research, IBM, Bell Labs, AT&T Research, Flatiron Institute, and many other companies with research divisions in the NYC area.
In compliance with NYC's Pay Transparency Act, the annual base salary range for this position is the following: For the rank of Assistant Professor $125,000 - $185,000; for the rank of Associate Professor $135,000 - $225,000, and for the rank of Full Professor $225,000 - $325,000. New York University considers factors such as (but not limited to) the scope and responsibilities of the position, the candidate's work experience, education/training, key skills, internal peer equity, as well as market and organization considerations.
Qualifications:
A PhD in Computer Science or a related area is required. Successful candidates are expected to pursue an active research program and to contribute significantly to the teaching programs of the department.
Application Instructions:
Please apply through Interfolio at this link: http://apply.interfolio.com/157060
Applicants should submit a CV, research statement, teaching statement, three confidential letters of recommendation, and three of your most significant publications, software, or research products. We encourage applicants to include an optional statement of experience with or knowledge of inclusion, diversity, equity, and belonging efforts and your plans for incorporating them into your teaching, research, mentoring, and service. All application materials should be uploaded through Interfolio. For full consideration we recommend that applicants apply by December 1, 2024, though we will continue to review applications past that date as needed.
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Tenure-Track Positions in Artificial Intelligence
As a part of its Artificial Intelligence Initiative, New York University invites candidates to apply for open rank positions in AI. The search is conducted jointly by the NYU Courant Computer Science department, the NYU Center for Data Science, and the NYU Tandon School of Engineering, including (but not limited to) the Departments of Electrical and Computer Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, and of Computer Science Engineering. The faculty appointments can be in any of the three units (Courant Computer Science, the Center for Data Science, and Tandon), or joint.
We are looking for outstanding individuals working in a broad set of areas of AI, including, but not limited to, machine learning, natural language processing, computer vision, robotics, systems, and AI for Health, as well as candidates combining a strong research program in AI with research in other areas of computer science, data science, electrical and computer engineering, and other disciplines.
New appointees are expected to be outstanding scholars and teachers at all levels of our educational programs, from undergraduate to doctoral. NYU offers an exceptionally stimulating research environment, with a large and rapidly expanding group of faculty working in AI.
Collaborative research opportunities with industry are facilitated by geographic proximity to AI research labs at Facebook, Google, IBM, Bell Labs, NEC, AT&T, Siemens, Flatiron Institute and many companies and nonprofits involved in AI research and applications. For candidates interested in AI for Health, ample opportunities exist to develop collaborative and translational research projects with NYU Langone Medical Center, the Grossman School of Medicine, the College of Dentistry, and other top-notch medical institutions in the New York area.
In compliance with NYC's Pay Transparency Act, the annual base salary range for this position is, for the rank of Assistant Professor $125,000 - $185,000; for the rank of Associate Professor $135,000 - $225,000, and for the rank of Full Professor $225,000 - $325,000. New York University considers factors such as (but not limited to) the scope and responsibilities of the position, candidate's work experience, education/training, key skills, internal peer equity, as well as market and organization considerations.
QUALIFICATIONS:
A PhD in Computer Science, all Engineering disciplines, or a related field is required.
APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS:
Please apply through Interfolio via this link: http://apply.interfolio.com/157569
The following materials will be required as part of your application: CV, cover letter, research statement, teaching statement, three (3) confidential letters of recommendation, three (3) of your most significant publications, software, or research products.
We encourage applicants to include an optional statement of experience with or knowledge of inclusion, diversity, equity, and belonging efforts and your plans for incorporating them into your teaching, research, mentoring, and service.
For full consideration, please apply by December 15, 2024, though we will continue to review applications past that date as needed.
EOE/AA/Minorities/Females/Veterans/Disabled/Sexual Orientation/Gender Identity
Tenure-Track Positions in Computational Quantum Sciences
The Departments of Computer Science (Courant Institute) and Physics (Faculty of Arts and Science) of New York University invite applications for tenure-track positions in the general area of computational quantum sciences and quantum information theory with a goal towards developing algorithms for quantum computation and/or simulation of complex quantum systems.
We seek to fill up to two positions. Successful candidates would hold a tenure-track assistant professor position that could be joint between CS and Physics, or in one department with an associated appointment in the other. Candidates interested in a joint position with NYU and Flatiron Institute's Center for Computational Quantum Physics (CCQ) should also submit their application at: https://apply.interfolio.com/155101
The openings are at the tenure track Assistant Professor level. The appointment can begin as early as September 1, 2025, pending administrative and budgetary approval.
More information about NYU Computer Science and Physics Department’s research programs can be found at https://cs.nyu.edu and http://physics.as.nyu.edu, respectively.
In compliance with NYC’s Pay Transparency Act, the annual base salary range for this position is $89,000 - $129,000 if based solely in the Physics Department and $125,000-$185,000 if based solely in Computer Science. New York University considers factors such as (but not limited to) the scope and responsibilities of the position, the candidate’s work experience, education/training, key skills, internal peer equity, as well as market and organizational considerations when extending an offer.
QUALIFICATIONS:
Successful candidates will have a Ph.D. in physics, computer science, or a related discipline, and one or more years of postdoctoral research experience is desirable. Candidates are expected to establish a leading research program in their field, as well as teach at the undergraduate and graduate levels.
APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS:
Please apply through Interfolio via this link: https://apply.interfolio.com/158835
Interested candidates should submit the following:
- a curriculum vitae including a list of publications,
- a research statement, highlighting current and planned research activities,
- a teaching statement,
- three confidential letters of recommendation (submitted through Interfolio), and
- a cover letter applying for the position. Because diversity and inclusion are an important part of the NYU mission, candidates should include a paragraph in their cover letter indicating how diversity and inclusion figure into their past, present, and future teaching, research, and community engagement. (Additional information can be found here: https://as.nyu.edu/departments/facultydiversity/recruitment/diversity-statements.html)
Visiting Faculty in Computer Science for Fall 2025
The Computer Science Department of the Courant Institute of Mathematical Sciences at New York University invites applications for full-time Visiting Faculty positions beginning in September 2025. These appointments are for 1 or 2 semesters and are not renewable. The appointments will be at the rank of Visiting Assistant Professor, Visiting Associate Professor, or Visiting Professor.
The successful applicant will teach one course per semester in the department's undergraduate or graduate program.
In compliance with NYC's Pay Transparency Act, the annual base salary range for this position is $85,000 - $135,000 for the rank of Visiting Assistant Professor, $90,000 - $160,000 for the rank of Visiting Associate Professor, and $125,000 - $185,000 for the rank of Visiting Full Professor. New York University considers factors such as (but not limited to) scope and responsibilities of the position, candidate's work experience, education/training, key skills, internal peer equity, as well as market and organization considerations.
QUALIFICATIONS
A PhD in Computer Science or a related area is required.
APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS
Applicants should submit a CV, cover letter, research statement, and teaching statement. Please also provide the names and contact information of at least three references via the contact reference required document in the application. All application materials should be uploaded through Interfolio via this link: http://apply.interfolio.com/159943
For full consideration, we recommend that applicants apply by February 1, 2025, though we will continue to review applications past that date as needed.
Visiting Clinical Faculty in Computer Science
The Computer Science Department of the Courant Institute of Mathematical Sciences, New York University, invites applications for a full-time Visiting Clinical Faculty position beginning in September 2025.
The position is a 1 year contract that is potentially renewable for up to a total of 3 years. The appointment will be at the rank of Visiting Clinical Assistant Professor, Visiting Clinical Associate Professor or Visiting Clinical Professor. The position is non-tenured and non-tenure-track.
The successful applicant will teach three courses during each of the fall and spring semesters in the department's undergraduate and/or graduate program and is invited to participate in curricular development, program administration, and other educational activities.
In compliance with NYC’s Pay Transparency Act, the annual base salary (for 9-month) range for this position is $80,000 - $120,000. New York University considers factors such as (but not limited to) the scope and responsibilities of the position, the candidate’s work experience, education/training, key skills, internal peer equity, as well as market and organizational considerations when extending an offer. NYU Courant is committed to fostering a diverse, inclusive, and welcoming environment. Applications by members of all underrepresented groups are strongly encouraged.
Qualifications:
MS or Ph.D. in Computer Science or a related field.
Application Instructions:
Applicants must submit the following via Interfolio: http://apply.interfolio.com/159944
- A cover letter indicating how the position relates to your overall career plans
- A complete curriculum vitae
- Three confidential letters of recommendation are required. Please follow the prompts in the application. Once you submit your application, an automated email with a link will be generated to your recommenders asking them to upload their confidential letters of recommendation.
NYU Courant Computer Science Assistant Professor/Faculty Fellow
The NYU Courant Institute Department of Computer Science is recruiting for Assistant Professor / Faculty Fellow (non-tenure-track) positions in Computer Science. All areas of Computer Science are considered. The department has strengths in theoretical computer science and cryptography, distributed computing and networking, machine learning and data science, computer vision and graphics, scientific computing and optimization, and verification and programming languages. The department has extensive collaborations with other NYU schools, centers, and departments, as well as industrial research labs in New York, including Facebook, Google, IBM Watson Research Center, etc. The appointments are for two or three years, and carry a teaching load of one course per semester. For full consideration, applications should be submitted by February 1, 2025. The Search Committee will begin reviewing applications immediately. In compliance with NYC's Pay Transparency Act, the annual base salary of this position is $95,000.
QUALIFICATIONS:
Applicants must have (or expect to have by September 30, 2025) a Ph.D. in Computer Science, or related field (e.g. Mathematics, Statistics, or Engineering).
APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS:
Applicants must submit their CV, research statement, teaching statement, and arrange for at least three (3) reference letters to be submitted directly (follow instructions within the application).
Please submit your application via Interfolio via this link: http://apply.interfolio.com/157608.
Adjunct Faculty Positions
The Department of Computer Science at New York University seeks highly motivated individuals to teach graduate and undergraduate level courses on a part-time basis. Courses could include introductory undergraduate courses; advanced Computer Science major courses; and graduate-level courses.
Undergraduate introductory level teaching could include courses in programming with Python and Java, data structures, web design, and web-based programming. Advanced Computer Science major teaching could include courses in areas such as machine learning, computer security, operating systems, and software engineering, among others.
Graduate level teaching could include courses in areas such as scientific computing, web-based system design, software engineering, machine learning, data mining, operating systems and intelligent systems, among others.
In compliance with NYC's Pay Transparency Act, the contact hour rate for this position is in the range of $207 - $325. This rate is based on the collective bargaining agreement with Local 7902.
Minimum Qualifications:
- For Undergraduate level teaching: MS in Computer Science or a related field.
- For Graduate level teaching: PhD in Computer Science or a related field.
Desired Qualifications:
- Work experience in related industry or teaching experience in higher education.
Applicants should submit a letter of interest / cover letter, curriculum vitae, and provide the names and contact information of at least three references via the contact reference required document in the application. All application materials should be uploaded through Interfolio via this link.
Deadline to submit applications is May 31, 2025.
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