Description
The Department of Computer Science at the University of Houston (www.cs.uh.edu), in collaboration with the Department of Health Systems and Population Health Sciences in the Tilman J. Fertitta Family College of Medicine, invites applications for a tenure-track faculty position at the Assistant or Associate Professor level. We are seeking candidates conducting innovative and impactful research at the intersection of Human-Centered AI (HCAI) and Smart and Connected Health (SCH).
We encourage applicants whose work integrates artificial intelligence with human-computer interaction, healthcare technologies, machine learning, cognitive science, user experience, and digital health systems. Candidates working on equitable, transparent, and trustworthy AI solutions for healthcare and population health are especially encouraged to apply.
The successful candidate will have a primary tenure home in the Department of Computer Science and will be expected to:
Establish an externally funded and interdisciplinary research program.
Collaborate across departments including the Hewlett Packard Enterprise Data Science Institute, the Human-Centered AI Institute, the Family Care Center, and the Center for Clinical Arts, Skills and Experiential Learning (CCASEL).
Contribute to curriculum development in HCAI and healthcare-focused AI applications.
Teach courses in the department of Computer Science.
Mentor graduate and undergraduate students.
Applicants must have a Ph.D. in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, or a closely related field by the start date of September 1, 2026, and should demonstrate an excellent record of research publications and a strong potential for securing competitive external funding.
Located in Houston, the fourth largest city in the United States, UH is a Carnegie Tier One public research university that is located on a park-like campus a few minutes from the Houston city center. The university has embarked on an exciting period of research growth, a rising reputation, and committed leadership.
The Department of Computer Science is home to a dynamic and interdisciplinary group of 30+ full-time faculty members and over 2000+ students across its BS, MS, and PhD programs. The department currently has a strong emphasis on research in fundamental and applied computer science including AI, machine learning, computer vision, graphics and visualization, systems, distributed algorithms, and scientific and biomedical computing. Research in the department is and has been funded by numerous agencies, including the National Science Foundation, National Institutes of Health, National Institute of Standards and Technology, and the U.S. Departments of Defense, Homeland Security, Justice, Energy, and Transportation.
The city of Houston has world-class theaters, museums, restaurants, and thrilling sports teams. It offers affordable housing and enjoys a low cost of living. The university is close to the Texas Medical Center, the largest in the world, a large industrial base, and NASA.
The university is responsive to the needs of dual-career couples.
Review of applications will begin immediately and continue until the position is filled. Prospective applicants are welcome to direct inquiries to Dr. Guoning Chen at gchen22@central.uh.edu.
Requirements
Applicants must have a Ph.D. in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, or a closely related field by the start date of September 1, 2026, and should demonstrate an excellent record of research publications and a strong potential for securing competitive external funding.
