The Department of Mathematics and Computer Science at Open University of Israel invites applications for a
senior faculty position in Computer Science at all ranks (Assistant Professor, Associate Professor, Full Professor). We welcome applicants from applied research areas in Computer Science, including artificial intelligence, machine learning, computer vision, natural language processing, software engineering, databases, and other related fields.
Qualifications:
- Ph.D. in Computer Science
- Postdoctoral or faculty experience (preferred)
- Strong research record
- Commitment to developing CS courses, textbooks, and online materials in Hebrew
Application Process:
To be considered for the position, please submit the following to
search@openu.ac.il:
- Cover letter
- Curriculum vitae and list of publications
- Research statement, including description of future goals
- Teaching statement, highlighting potential contributions to the CS program
Reference Letters:
Applicants must provide three reference letters, to be sent directly by referees to
search@openu.ac.il .
Timeline for Applying:
Applications will be reviewed starting 15 March 2026 and will continue until 15 June 2026 , or until the positions are filled, whichever comes first.
Contact Information:
For further details about our program, visit the department’s homepage at:
http://academic.openu.ac.il/cs/
Inquiries and questions may be directed to Prof. David H. Lorenz, Chair of the Department, at cs@openu.ac.il
Preference in hiring will be given to a candidate with a disability, provided they meet the job requirements and their qualifications are similar to those of other candidates. The Open University is committed to proactive and continuous accessibility of higher education without prerequisites, serving as a lever for personal growth and for social, economic, and national change. The university seeks to combine excellence and openness to systematically enrich Israeli society with research, cultural, and educational content. Senior faculty are the driving force in fulfilling the university’s mission through outstanding research, development of innovative learning materials, and teaching and supervision of undergraduate and graduate students. Selection will consider the potential for successful integration into the Open University, in the spirit of its mission and vision.