Assistant/Associate Professor of Computer Sciences

Purdue University

United States

Purdue University – West Lafayette

Req ID: 39198
City: West Lafayette
Posting Start Date: 10/14/25
Start Date: Fall 2026
Apply By: Application reviews start November 14, 2025, and will continue until the position is filled.

Job Summary

The School of Applied and Creative Computing at Purdue University invites applications for a tenure-track Assistant Professor or Associate Professor position in Creative Computing and AI at the West Lafayette, Indiana campus starting in August 2026. We seek researchers and educators whose work integrates AI with digital artifacts and interactive experiences. Areas of interest include, but are not limited to: AI in the context of co-creative systems, human-computer interaction, generative and multimodal media, visualization, gaming, and embodied and immersive experiences.

About the School

Situated within Purdue University, a pioneering land-grant institution, the School of Applied and Creative Computing is a new school forged from the strategic merger of two long-standing computing departments, Computer Graphics and Computer Information Technology, and is one of three keystones of the Purdue Computes initiative.

Fueled by high student demand, it is the largest school within the Purdue Polytechnic, one of ten colleges at Purdue. We are a research-intensive school dedicated to applied research shaped by close collaboration with industry, and we prepare students at the B.S., M.S., and Ph.D. levels to excel in the future of computing.

The school offers a comprehensive portfolio of programs spanning:

Animation
Applied AI
Computer and Information Technology
Computing Infrastructure
Cybersecurity
Data Analytics and Visualization
Game Development
Human-Computer Interaction
UX

Our commitment is to excellence in applied research, innovative teaching, and strong professional partnerships.
More information: https://polytechnic.purdue.edu/academic-areas/sacc

Job Duties

The successful candidate will:

Pursue high-impact research programs and external funding to support cutting-edge technology development.
Mentor graduate (M.S. and Ph.D.) and undergraduate students in research.
Conduct high-quality teaching at both undergraduate and graduate levels.
Actively participate in service to the school, university, and the discipline.
Engage with industry, the community, and colleagues across the computing discipline.

Purdue fosters a collaborative environment, and the successful candidate will be an integral part of the school's vibrant research and teaching community.

Qualifications

Candidates must have completed a Ph.D. or expect to complete their Ph.D. by August 2026 in computing or closely related fields.

Application Process

Required Application Materials

Cover letter
Curriculum vitae (CV)
Research statement
Teaching statement
A list of five professional references with contact information
Up to three samples of research and/or creative work (optional, describe role/contribution)