Timashev Professor, Tenure-Track, Open Rank

Department of Computer Science and Engineering

College of Engineering

The Department of Computer Science and Engineering (CSE) at The Ohio State University invites applications for the Timashev (Assistant/Associate/Full) Professor, Tenure Track, in the area of Programming Languages/ Software Engineering (PLSE), starting as early as Fall 2026.

Position Overview

This endowed position will be affiliated with the recently established Center for Software Innovation (CSI) at The Ohio State University. The Center, established by a generous $110M gift from the Timashev Family Foundation (the largest single donation in Ohio States history) is positioning the University and Ohio to be the epicenter for growth in the digital innovation ecosystem. It seeks to equip innovators with the skills, tools, and resources to build the digital economy and enable student education and access to the principles and practices of software innovation.

We seek candidates with expertise in the broad areas of software engineering, programming languages, compilers, and formal methods. The successful candidate will be able to leverage and complement existing PLSE expertise in the CSE Department, which conducts cutting-edge research on core PLSE topics together with multidisciplinary impact on systems, high-performance computing, privacy, security, and correctness. The PLSE area consists of multiple faculty whose research is supported by NSF programs such as CAREER, SHF, CSR, PPoSS, and SaTC. PLSE faculty consistently serve on the committees of major PLSE conferences and journals.

The successful candidate will be positioned to harness the Departments world-class expertise in two of its core and traditional strengths, Systems and Artificial Intelligence, anchored by two NSF-funded AI institutes and an NSF-funded Imageomics Institute, alongside other major research centers with substantial funding. This rich ecosystem offers unparalleled opportunities for collaboration, innovation, translation, and leadership in cutting-edge research in large-scale software underpinned by AI, PL, and SE innovations. The candidate will have access to the Ohio Supercomputer Centers advanced high-performance computing and data infrastructurean invaluable asset for future research at the intersection of PLSE, AI, and Systems. This position is also aligned with the Universitys AI fluency initiative, whereby each student will be fluent in AI as it applies to their field (https://oaa.osu.edu/ai-fluency).

Faculty members affiliated with CSI are also expected to participate in a variety of scholarly activities that contribute to the CSI mission's overall success, including:

• Teaching and developing CSI-affiliated curriculum including introductory programming languages, software design, engineering and development, capstone or project courses, freshman experience courses.
• Establishing and maintaining partnerships with industry, individuals, and focus groups to understand the skillset students need for a successful career in their field.
• Supporting the digital innovation ecosystem through engagement with local startups.

Education and Experience

Required:

• A Ph.D. in computer science, computer engineering, or a closely related field. Ph.D. must be completed by the time of appointment.
• Expertise in software engineering, programming languages, compilers, formal methods, or closely related areas.
• Record of high-quality research and sustained funding (for senior hires), in the Programming Languages/Software Engineering areas commensurate with appointment level.

Desired:

• Experience with and/or interest in the intersection of AI and software engineering or programming languages, including but not limited to automated code generation, intelligent debugging and de-obfuscation, AI-assisted code transformations, neural program synthesis, probabilistic programming, and AI-driven software testing automation.
• Experience with developing new courses and degree programs.
• Clear plans to create, implement, and oversee engagement with industrial or government partners.

Performance Objectives

Assistant-level Appointment

• demonstrated excellence in verbal and written communication;
• a record of high-quality research in the computing field;
• excellence in teaching, both in the classroom and in student advising;
• excellence in scholarship, associated primarily with research that enhances the state-of-the-art in computing;
• leadership in service, both to the profession and to the university;
• contributions to broadening participation in the field of computing;
• an attitude conducive of good citizenship, including a commitment to interact with others in a professional, ethical, and constructive fashion; and
• strong potential to achieve tenure and advance through the tenure-track faculty ranks.

Associate/Full Appointment

• the sustained achievement of a strong record in teaching, both in the classroom and in student advising;
• the sustained achievement of a strong record in scholarship, associated primarily with research that enhances the state-of-the-art in computing;
• the sustained achievement of a strong record of service, both to the profession and to the university; and
• a total body of high-quality work and recognition as a leader in the field that leads to national or international distinction.

Skills Required for Success

Assistant Professor Appointment

• Leadership and Collaboration: The candidate should demonstrate leadership and the ability to collaborate effectively in an academic setting.
• Mentoring and Teaching: Experience or training in mentoring and teaching is desirable.
• Communication Skills: Excellent interpersonal and communication skills are required, with a focus on working constructively, decisively, and collegially with both external and internal colleagues and interdisciplinary teams.
• Independence and Initiative: We value individuals who can work independently and are proactive self-starters with strong project leadership skills.
• Innovative Thinking: The candidate should be open to sharing ideas, continuously learning, and displaying innovative thinking.

Associate/Full Appointment

• Proven Leadership and Collaboration: We seek individuals with a demonstrated track record of leadership and collaboration in a professional environment.
• Advanced Teaching and Mentoring Skills: The candidate should possess advanced mentoring and teaching skills.
• Communication Skills: Excellent interpersonal and communication skills are required, with a focus on working constructively, decisively, and collegially with both external and internal colleagues and interdisciplinary teams.
• Proven independence and Initiative: We value individuals who can work independently and are proactive self-starters with strong project leadership skills.
• Innovative Thinking: A successful candidate will display innovative thinking, be open to sharing ideas, and have a willingness to continuously learn.

Additional Information

The final offer for this position will be determined based on the candidates qualifications and experience. Salary and start-up packages are negotiated by the department chair and may vary depending on individual circumstances.

Ohio State provides access to a depth and breadth of opportunities and resources. Starting your first day, Ohio State offers you a comprehensive benefits package.

How to Apply

Please be aware that you will not be able to edit your application after you submit it (this includes application materials).

Please include all and only the following required application materials in the Application Documents section, found in the My Experience step (Step 2 of the application process):

• Attachment 1: Cover Letter: 1-2 page letter, which should include a summary of your academic background and why you are interested in this opportunity.
• Attachment 2: CV (Curriculum Vitae)/Resume (do not include pictures in your CV/resume): Detailed overview of your scholarly experience, including your research experience, teaching and mentoring experience, service, funding, and publications.
• Attachment 3: Teaching Statement. Write a brief narrative that includes:
  • A personal vision for teaching and learning.
  • A description of teaching strategies or approaches for which you received training or have implemented.
  • Justification for those strategies, focusing on evidence-based practice, highlighting how to achieve an effective learning environment for all students regardless of their backgrounds, expectations, and needs.
• Attachment 4: Research Statement. Write a brief narrative that includes:
  • Your research questions and their importance; how your research contributes to your field
  • Research plan and future research directions
  • Identify potential collaborations and funding sources
  • Broader impacts of your research (the potential to benefit society and contribute to the achievement of specific, desired societal outcomes)
  • Plan for student engagement in your research program.
• Attachment 5: Mentoring Statement. Write a 1-page narrative that includes:
  • Your mentoring philosophy
  • Describe previous mentoring training and/or experience
  • State mentoring skills you consider fundamental, including those necessary to effectively mentor students from any cultural background.

A list of three references should be available upon request. Please do not include a list of references with your application. We will request this information when we need it.

For questions regarding this position, please contact Prof. Radu Teodorescu at teodorescu.1@osu.edu.

Application review:

Review of applications will begin on November 1, 2025.

Department of Computer Science and Engineering

One of the oldest computing programs in the country, the Department of Computer Science and Engineering (CSE) is a national leader in impactful computing research and education. We create, teach, and actualize the principles that connect computing and society while advancing the forefront of foundational computer science into various interdisciplinary realms. Department faculty include 51 tenure-track and 10 clinical-track faculty, with 16 ACM/IEEE Fellows and 34 CAREER Awards among past and present faculty. The department continues to raise its national and international research profile through aggressive recruiting and large-scale projects (e.g., two NSF AI Institutes and an NSF Harnessing the Data Revolution (HDR) Institute). The department will continue to invest in creative and team science activities leading to ever increasing strengths in both foundational and applied computer science. The department is also developing innovative academic programs with various campus partners in topics such as AI, cybersecurity, data analytics, digital health, and multimedia. CSE faculty closely collaborates with various centers on campus including the Advanced Computing Center for Arts and Design (ACCAD), the Translational Data Analytics Institute (TDAI), the Sustainability Institute (SI), and the Ohio Supercomputer Center.

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