Research Assistant/Associate Professor in AI-driven Resource Constrained Intelligent Systems (CS)
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El Paso, TX Posted:
Apr 10, 2026
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Open Until Filled Type:
Full-time Ref. No.:
RREP-26-75
Position ID:
199382 Share About The University of Texas at
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ABOUT THE CS 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 is a Carnegie R1 and Community Engaged university at the heart of the U.S.-Mexico border region that is increasing access to excellent higher education. UTEP enrolls more than 25,000 students - about 85% of them Hispanic and more than 50% the first generation in their families to attend college. The University employs approximately 4,000 faculty, staff and students. It has one of the lowest out-of-pocket costs of any research university in the U.S., underscoring its commitment to offer an exceptional education at a great value. Located at the westernmost tip of Texas, where three states across two countries converge along the Rio Grande, UTEP is a public research university that transforms lives. At UTEP, students have access to 171 bachelor's, master's, and doctoral degree programs in nine colleges and schools. UTEP advances discovery of public value and positively impacts the health, culture, education and economy of the community it serves. With more than $145 million in total annual research expenditures, UTEP ranks fifth in Texas for federal research expenditures at public universities and is one of the major economic engines in the region, adding more than $1.4 billion to the local economy annually. El Paso is a highly livable, bicultural community of more than 680,000 people that offers affordable homes and attractive neighborhoods. It has been repeatedly named among the safest large U.S. cities. El Paso experiences almost 300 days of sunshine annually, and residents enjoy outdoor activities year-round. El Paso's active arts and culture community features the state's longest-running symphony orchestra, a nationally recognized chamber music festival, art galleries, museums, and a full schedule of seasonal events and festivals. UTEP adds to the arts and entertainment scene with an award-winning dinner theater, music and dance productions, contemporary and student art galleries, and a natural history museum. For sports fans, the UTEP Miners offer exciting Division I college athletics at several campus venues. El Paso's professional sports teams include the El Paso Chihuahuas, a Triple-A Baseball team affiliated with the San Diego Padres, El Paso Locomotive FC, a professional soccer team in the USL Championship, and El Paso Rhinos, a professional ice-hockey team that plays in the North American Hockey League.
Job Description:
The Department of Computer Science (CS) of The University of Texas at El Paso (UTEP) invites applications for non-tenure-track faculty positions at the rank of Research Assistant/Associate Professor to begin immediately. This is a collaborative initiative between the Electrical and Computer Engineering and Computer Science Departments. A complementary faculty search is being conducted by the Electrical and Computer Engineering Department. The Departments are primarily interested in candidates who will contribute to the growth of research and academic programs in the emerging area of HW/SW design for AI-driven Resource Constrained Intelligent Systems (AIRCIS), including IoT devices, robotics, and drones. We are interested in candidates who can work on interdisciplinary teams, complement current expertise, and contribute to the Cyber Physical Systems and the Smart Systems interdisciplinary research focus areas at the UTEP College of Engineering through fundamental disciplinary and/or application-specific research. Priority will be given to the overall originality and promise of the candidate's work and potential to contribute to AIRCIS. Candidates will be expected to develop vigorous, externally funded research programs in their technical areas. The application materials should clearly demonstrate the potential of the candidate to succeed in meeting these expectations. Two positions are available, one to be affiliated with the Department of Computer Science, and one to be affiliated with the Department of Electrical and Computer Engineers. Interested candidates should apply to each search individually to be considered for a position in that department. This posting is for a position in the Department of Computer Science. Applicants are encouraged to apply to the department that is a better fit for their expertise.
Requirements:
A Ph.D. in computer science, or a related field. Demonstrated scholarly achievements as evidenced by a track record of publications in areas relevant to AI-driven Resource Constrained Intelligent Systems (AIRCIS). Potential for establishing an extramurally funded research program. Excellent communication skills are required. A commensurate record of successful industrial/academic activities, including funded research, and scholarly publications, is required for applicants at the research associate professor level.
Additional Information:
Rank and salary are commensurate with qualifications and experience. Hiring decisions are based on budget approval. 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. Inquiries-including the filing of a Formal Complaint or reporting an incident-about the application of Title IX may be referred to the Title IX Coordinator, who can be reached by phone at (915) 747-8358, by email at titleix@utep.edu , or by mail at 500 W. University Ave., El Paso, TX, Kelly Hall, Room 312. For accommodation information for employees and applicants with disabilities, please contact UTEP's Equal Opportunity Office at eoaa@utep.edu . To the extent that this position involves research, work, or access to critical infrastructure as referenced in Executive Order GA-48, being hired for and continuing to be employed in this position requires the ability to maintain the security or integrity of the infrastructure.
Application Instructions:
Applicants must submit the following: 1) a letter of interest describing their interest in the position and their fit to the position requirements; 2) detailed curriculum vita; 3) name and complete contact information of at least three references; 4) research statement (up to 3 pages); 5) unofficial transcripts; and 6) copies of their two most representative publications. Please state in your cover letter which rank you wish to be considered for. The research statement should highlight the candidate's research accomplishments relevant to AIRCIS, as well as outline the research vision they plan to execute upon joining UTEP. Review of applications will begin immediately and will continue until the position is filled. For information/inquiries regarding the position, please email, cqlauter@utep.edu Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) Powered by
