At the University of Nebraska–Lincoln, you will be part of 150 years of excellence in higher education and more than 50 years of leadership in computer science, engineering, technology, and software development. As a member of the Big 10 and a distinguished, land-grant public research university, we rank among doctoral universities with the highest research activity. Listed by Forbes as one of America’s Best Large Employers and located in the flourishing community of Lincoln, Nebraska offers its faculty both a close-knit campus community and the chance to make an impact on a global scale.
Join Our Faculty
We seek candidates who can establish a strong scholarly research and teaching program in all aspects of computing. Areas of interest include but are not limited to:
- Internet-of-Things (IoT) systems
- Robotics
- Data Science
- Artificial Intelligence
- Cybersecurity
- Software Engineering
- Computer Engineering
- Quantum Computing
View our open positions below.
The School of Computing
The School of Computing has significant ongoing efforts in Robotics, IoT, cyber-physical systems, and embedded computing. Current research investments include:
- $17 million in active robotics funding, including five $1M+ grants from NSF, USDA, and DoD
- Facilities investment that includes a remotely accessible city-wide wireless testbed, indoor and outdoor aerial robotics facilities, access to farm test plots, a full range of computing facilities, and the Holland Computing Center
- Selection of Ag IoT as a “Big Idea” for the university system, including internal and external investment efforts
- Data Science is recognized as an important component in UNL’s research and education missions, including agriculture, software engineering, cyber-physical systems, internet of things, digital humanities, and many more.
These efforts align with the university’s 2025 commitment to invest in grand challenge themes, which include climate resilience, sustainable food and water security, and science, engineering, and technology for society.
About Lincoln
The University of Nebraska–Lincoln is the state's land-grant research university and ranks among Doctoral Universities with the Highest Research Activity (Carnegie CIHE).
The University of Nebraska-Lincoln is centered in the flourishing community of Lincoln, the third largest city in the Big Ten.
Future Growth
The School of Computing is undergoing an exciting period of significant growth. The school recently hired 15 tenure and tenure-track faculty, including 10 from 2019-2023 and plans to continue expansion in the near future.
This expansion complements the hiring by the College of Engineering, which has hired more than 50 new faculty in the last five years and plans to continue expanding the number of faculty in the coming years.
The School of Computing and the College of Engineering are committed to increasing the diversity of its faculty and seeks to attract and retain a high performing and diverse workforce in which employees’ differences are respected and valued to better meet the varying needs of the diverse populations we serve.
Open Positions
As an EO/AA employer, qualified applicants are considered for employment without regard to race, color, ethnicity, national origin, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, disability, age, genetic information, veteran status, marital status, and/or political affiliation. View the nondiscrimination policy.
Promising candidates with interests in one of these areas are strongly encouraged to apply to all of the applicable positions.
Assistant/Associate Professor - Software Engineering
The Position
The successful candidate will pursue a strong research program in Software Engineering, with particular emphasis on methods, tools, and foundations for improving the dependability, safety, and security of AI-based software systems. We are especially interested in research addressing the design, development, testing, verification, validation, deployment, and evolution of software incorporating machine learning and deep learning models, generative AI and large language models, AI agents and agentic systems, autonomous systems, and cyber-physical systems. Areas of interest include, but are not limited to, testing and debugging of AI-enabled software; verification and validation of learning-enabled and agentic systems; formal methods and software assurance for trustworthy AI; safety, security, and reliability of autonomous and cyber-physical systems; explainability and interpretability as they relate to software assurance; integration of assurance techniques into modern software engineering workflows; and program analysis and other software engineering techniques for improving system dependability. While these areas are of particular interest, we welcome applicants whose research spans the broader field of Software Engineering.
The successful candidate will be expected to establish and maintain a vigorous, externally funded research program in Software Engineering or a closely related area. They will contribute to both undergraduate and graduate education through the teaching of core courses in our Software Engineering program, mentoring graduate and undergraduate researchers, and offering courses aligned with their area of expertise. Additional responsibilities include active participation in school, college, and university governance, contributions to curriculum development, and engagement in interdisciplinary collaborations with partners across campus as well as in industry, government, and national laboratories. Candidates at the Associate Professor rank should demonstrate a sustained record of scholarly achievement, research leadership, external funding, graduate student mentoring, and national or international visibility in their field.
To support research success, the position includes a competitive startup package designed to establish a strong research program. This package provides funding for equipment, graduate student support, and research expenses, along with a reduced teaching load during the initial years. The successful candidate will also have access to modern laboratory space in our state-of-the-art facilities and shared departmental resources, including advanced computational infrastructure provided through Holland Computing Center (hcc.unl.edu).
Minimum Qualifications
- Ph.D. in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, or a related field by the start date of the appointment.
- Demonstrated research expertise in software engineering or a closely related area, including software security, programming languages, artificial intelligence, or other areas relevant to the development of dependable, safe, and secure software systems.
- Evidence of high scholarly productivity (e.g., peer-reviewed publications).
- Evidence of or potential to establish and sustain an externally funded research program.
- Demonstrated commitment to excellence in undergraduate and graduate education.
Preferred Qualifications
- Research expertise aligned with Software Engineering for dependable, safe, and secure AI-enabled, autonomous, or software-intensive systems.
- Experience in the development and offering of innovative undergraduate and graduate courses.
- Potential to contribute to curriculum innovation and program development in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Software Engineering, or Data Science.
- Experience collaborating on interdisciplinary research teams or with industry, federal agencies, or national laboratories.
How to Apply
Review of applications will begin on January 15, 2027, with rolling reviews until the position has been filled. Interested applicants are encouraged to continue to apply after this deadline. Applications must be submitted at https://employment.unl.edu, requisition F_260120.
Click “Apply for this Job,” complete the faculty information form, and attach the following documents:
- Cover letter explaining your interest in the University of Nebraska-Lincoln.
- Curriculum vitae.
- A statement describing your research and scholarly activities, future directions, and broader impacts.
- A statement describing your teaching and mentoring practices.
- A statement of how your combined professional and academic experiences have equipped you to make a valuable contribution to the COE Complete Engineer ® Program (engineering.unl.edu/complete-engineer).
- A list of at least three (3) professional references including contact information.
Contact
Dr. Hamid Bagheri
Associate Professor
bagheri@unl.edu
Assistant or Associate Professor in Robotics
The Position
The School of Computing (SoC) at the University of Nebraska–Lincoln (UNL) is going through a strategic expansion and invites applications for a tenured/tenure-track faculty position at assistant or associate professor rank to begin Fall 2026. SoC offers a collegial and collaborative culture, with broad interdisciplinary research across our campus. We seek exceptional candidates who can establish a strong scholarly research and teaching program in Robotics.
The successful applicant will work in a team environment whose mission is to develop robotic systems to interact closely with the natural and built environment while working with end users of these systems. The successful candidate will be expected to develop a high-impact, nationally recognized research program in a self-identified area of applied robotics research or another closely related area. They will be expected to effectively obtain and leverage external and internal support for research; work with interdisciplinary teams; mentor students; publish in high-quality, high-impact peer-reviewed conferences and journals; and participate in scientific meetings and other appropriate professional activities. The successful candidate will have strong electrical, computing, and/or mechanical engineering skills and be interested in developing a collaborative program of applied research in robotics. For example, this may include sensor development, applied robotic perception, algorithm development, or other areas of interest.
To support early-career success, the position includes a competitive startup package designed to establish a strong research program. This package provides funding for equipment, graduate student support, and research expenses, along with a reduced teaching load during the initial years. The successful candidate will also have access to modern laboratory space in our state-of-the-art facilities and shared departmental resources, including advanced computational infrastructure provided through Holland Computing Center (hcc.unl.edu).
Minimum Qualifications
- A Ph.D. in Computer Engineering, Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, or a related field by the start date of the appointment.
- Demonstrated research expertise in robotics, autonomous systems, perception, human-robot interactions, or closely related areas.
- Evidence of high scholarly productivity (e.g., peer-reviewed publications).
- Evidence of or potential to establish and sustain an externally funded research program.
- A demonstrated commitment to excellence in undergraduate and graduate education.
Preferred Qualifications
- Experience in the development and offering of innovative undergraduate and graduate courses.
- Potential to contribute to curriculum innovation and program development in robotics, computer science, or computer engineering.
- Experience collaborating on interdisciplinary research teams or with industry, federal agencies, or national laboratories.
How to Apply
Click “Apply Now” and login or create an applicant profile. Complete the application and upload the following required documents.
- Cover letter explaining your interest in the University of Nebraska-Lincoln.
- Curriculum vitae.
- A statement describing your research and scholarly activities, future directions, and broader impacts.
- A statement describing your teaching and mentoring practices.
- A statement of how your combined professional and academic experiences have equipped you to make a valuable contribution to the COE Complete Engineer ® Program (engineering.unl.edu/complete-engineer).
- A list of at least three (3) professional references including contact information.
The statements for items 3, 4, and 5 together should total no more than six (6) pages. They can be uploaded as "Additional Documents."
Contact
Dr. Brittany Duncan
Ross McCollum Associate Professor
bduncan3@nebraska.edu