Assistant Professor (Computer Systems)
Indiana University
Posted on Oct 8, 2025
Assistant Professor (Computer Systems)
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Please see Special Instructions for more details.
To apply for the Associate Professor position, please upload in PDF format:
1) letter of application;
2) current curriculum vitae;
3) research statement;
4) statement of teaching philosophy including a list of the types of classes you can teach.
You will also need to fill out the references section of your application with the names and contact information for three professional references we may solicit for letters of recommendation. References will only be contacted for those candidates moving to advanced stages of consideration.
Review of applications will begin on December 1, 2025 and continue until the position is filled.
1) letter of application;
2) current curriculum vitae;
3) research statement;
4) statement of teaching philosophy including a list of the types of classes you can teach.
You will also need to fill out the references section of your application with the names and contact information for three professional references we may solicit for letters of recommendation. References will only be contacted for those candidates moving to advanced stages of consideration.
Review of applications will begin on December 1, 2025 and continue until the position is filled.
Posting Details
Position Details
| Title | Assistant Professor (Computer Systems) |
|---|---|
| Appointment Status | Tenure Track |
| Department | IU Bloomington Computer Science |
| Location | Bloomington |
| Position Summary | The Luddy School of Informatics, Computing, and Engineering at Indiana University (IU) Bloomington invites applications for a full-time tenure-track Assistant Professor position in the area of Computer Systems in the Computer Science (CS) department, beginning August 1, 2026. We seek candidates with an outstanding record of research, demonstrated through high-impact peer-reviewed publications and a promising forward-looking research agenda. Areas of interest include operating systems, distributed systems, embedded systems, mobile computing, and cloud/data center systems. We are also interested in candidates working on the intersection of computer systems and other areas, such as systems for novel computer architectures and artificial intelligence. Qualified candidates are encouraged to submit their applications as soon as possible. The Computer Science department has over 50 years of history and currently has over 50 faculty members and 1300 students. It strives to be the hotbed of innovation and a leader in computing research and education. Its faculty have pioneered advances in areas including programming languages, hardware design, algorithms, databases, security and privacy, bioinformatics and biomedical science, quantum computing, and artificial intelligence and machine learning. The Luddy School of Informatics, Computing, and Engineering is the first of its kind and among the largest in the country. Its mission is to excel and lead in education, research, and outreach spanning and integrating the full breadth of computing, information technology and modern engineering. It includes over 150 faculty and 3000 students. Departments in Luddy School include Computer Science, Informatics, Information and Library Science, and Intelligent Systems Engineering. Duties will include research, teaching multi-level courses both online and in person, participating in course design and assessment, and service to The School. Interested candidates should review application requirements and apply online at: https://indiana.peopleadmin.com/postings/30802. Salary will be commensurate with education and experience. Indiana University provides a comprehensive benefits program for full-time appointed employees. Coverage for core benefit plans such as basic life insurance and a base retirement plan are entirely paid by the University. For detailed benefit options please visit:https://hr.iu.edu/benefits/neweeo/prof-index.html. IU Bloomington is a major public research university with over 1,500 tenure-line faculty and 40,000 students. The beautiful campus hosts several research centers and institutes, as well as a wide array of distinguished academic departments and schools. IU is renowned for its high-performance computing and networking facilities, top-ranked music school, and performing and fine arts. Located in the wooded rolling hills of southern Indiana, Bloomington is a culturally thriving college town with a moderate cost of living and the amenities for an active lifestyle. For detailed information on employee benefits please visit: Links to additional information which may be of interest: |
| Basic Qualifications | Applicants should have a demonstrable potential for excellence in research and teaching and a PhD in Computer Science or a related field expected before August 2026. |
| Department Contact for Questions | Questions and inquiries may be sent to the Chair of the Search Committee: Feng Chen, Associate Professor of Computer Science (fchen25@iu.edu). |
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| Special Instructions | To apply for the Associate Professor position, please upload in PDF format: 1) letter of application; 2) current curriculum vitae; 3) research statement; 4) statement of teaching philosophy including a list of the types of classes you can teach. You will also need to fill out the references section of your application with the names and contact information for three professional references we may solicit for letters of recommendation. References will only be contacted for those candidates moving to advanced stages of consideration. Review of applications will begin on December 1, 2025 and continue until the position is filled. |
| For Best Consideration Date | 12/01/2025 |
| Expected Start Date | 08/01/2026 |
| Posting Number | IU-101374-2025 |
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Applicant Documents
Required Documents
- Curriculum Vitae
- Letter of Application
- Statement of Teaching Philosophy
- Statement of Research and Teaching
- List Of References