Professor - Computing (Open Rank

Department

School of Computing, Chair

Negotiable

The School of Computing is seeking a 9-month, tenure earning faculty position in computing. Candidates may be considered for hire at the rank of Assistant Professor or Associate Professor, depending on experience and qualifications. Position responsibilities include teaching two courses per semester in fall and spring, research, and service.

This position will report to the Director of the School of Computing.

Varies

This is not a supervisory role.

N/A

• Must have been awarded a PhD (or will have been awarded a PhD) in the field of Computing from an accredited institution by the employment start date
• Must demonstrate the potential for excellence in teaching and in research

• Candidates with research interests in theoretical computer science
• Demonstrated potential to be actively involved in service activities, including participation in governance in accordance with the vision and mission of the School, College and University

The position is expected to begin on August 2, 2027.

• Current curriculum vitae
• Cover letter

Name, phone number, and email address of three professional references will be requested during the application review stage.

The selected candidate will be required to submit official transcripts (and, as applicable, U.S. degree equivalency evaluations) documenting the conferral of their qualifying academic credentials by the date of hire.

• Passport (all pages including blank pages) and
• Form DS-160 (if ever submitted. If not, upload an explanation)

Initial review of applications will begin on August 31, 2026.

Open until filled.

This position requires a background check. In conjunction with the University’s policy, this position may also require a credit check. The holder of this position is designated as a "Responsible Employee" pursuant to their role under Title IX. Therefore, the incumbent must promptly report allegations of sexual misconduct, sexual violence, and child sexual abuse by or against any student, employee, contractor, or visitor to the University’s Title IX Administrator or any divisional Title IX Coordinator.

Pursuant to Florida Statute 1010.35, this position requires additional information from all applicants seeking research or research-related positions prior to an interview or offer of employment. Applicants MUST fully complete the Foreign Influence Review section of their application. Additional documents (e.g., passport) may be required based on form responses.

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