Assistant Professor

Employment based visa sponsorship will be considered for this position.

• Position Number: 129550
• Classification
  
  Title:
  
  Assistant Professor 129550
• Working Title: AI Assistant Professor
• Department: Intelligent Systems and Robotics
• FLSA Status: Exempt
• Salary Range: Commensurate with education and experience
• Pay Basis: Annually

Successful candidates are expected to pursue an active and externally funded research program, to teach graduate courses, to mentor graduate students and to be instrumental in the development of the ISR Ph.D. program.

Applicants require a Ph.D. or equivalent degree in Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or closely related field from an accredited institution at the time of employment.

Ph.D. in Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or closely related field from an accredited institution at the time of employment with a strong commitment to teaching, academic research, and service.

This position requires a criminal background screen.

• Number of Vacancies: 1
• Work Hours: 8-5
• FTE: 1.0
• Preferred Response Date: 02/02/2026

The University of West Florida is an Equal Opportunity/Access/Disabled/Veteran employer. Any individual requiring special accommodation to apply is requested to advise UWF by contacting UWF Human Resources at  (voice) or  (TTY). E-Verify is required for employment. All applications for employment at the University are subject to Florida public records law.