Job Description

Position Description Summary:
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.
Specific Duties and Responsibilities:
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.
Minimum Qualifications:
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.
Advertised Salary: $120,000 - $170,000
Other Benefits:
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.

Other Information:
Special Instructions to Applicants:
To inquire, please email to [email protected] or call 202-994-7181. To apply, complete the online faculty application and upload: (1) a detailed curriculum vitae; (2) a statement of teaching i