Lecturer

The Department of Computer Scienceinvites applications for a non-tenure track full-time lecturer position beginning in Fall 2026. Qualifications required of all applicants include a Ph.D. (or at least a Masters) degree in Computer Science or a related discipline, and a commitment to teaching excellence. The position requires teaching foundational and advanced courses in Machine Learning, AI, and data mining both at the undergraduate and graduate level. The starting salary for this position is $110,000.

The Department consists of a diverse group of 36 tenured and tenure-track faculty members, and offers programs leading to B.A., M.S., and Ph.D. degrees. The Department has research strengths in data mining, databases, graphics, image and video computing, machine learning, natural language processing, networking, distributed systems, operating systems, programming languages, formal methods, real-time systems, security and cryptography, and theory of computation and algorithms. In addition, members of the Department collaborate closely with faculty across the university including mathematics and statistics, computer engineering, mechanical engineering, biology, earth and environment, economics, law, medicine, among others. Candidates are encouraged to demonstrate throughout their application their attention to diversity and inclusion as these topics relate to teaching and engagement within the academic environment. Review of applications will begin immediately and continue on a rolling basis. Additional information about the Department is available athttp://www.bu.edu/cs. Qualified applicants should apply athttps://academicjobsonline.org/ajo/jobs/31353. Review of applications will begin on January 1, 2026.

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We seek scholars who will contribute to our community of teachers and researchers through excellence in innovative scholarship, engaged teaching, and participation in the intellectual life of the University. Boston University provides an environment where faculty and students work together across disciplines, perspectives, and experiences to advance knowledge and address societys most pressing challenges.

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