Associate Professor - Bellini College of AI, Cybersecurity & Computing

Associate Professor - Bellini College of AI, Cybersecurity & Computing

3 days ago Be among the first 25 applicants

Get AI-powered advice on this job and more exclusive features.

• Location:
  
  4202 East Fowler Avenue, Tampa, FL 33620, US

Tampa, FL, United States

• Job Identification: 41772
• Job Category:
  Faculty
• Posting Date: 10/06/2025, 06:23 PM
• Degree Level: Doctorate Degree
• Essential Personnel:
  No

This new college presents a rare opportunity to join a forward‑looking institution dedicated to high‑impact research. The Bellini College of Artificial Intelligence, Cybersecurity and Computing at the University of South Florida is Florida’s first and one of only a few nationwide to combine AI, cybersecurity, and computing within a single college. Opened in 2025 and powered by a University of South Florida record $40 million gift from Arnie and Lauren Bellini, the largest in USF history, it remains the country’s only named college dedicated solely to these intersecting fields.

The College comprises 67 faculty members, ranked in the top 16 percent (Academic Analytics, AAD 2023) nationally among computer science programs, with 13 NSF CAREER awardees and numerous IEEE and AAAS Fellows. Designed as a hub‑and‑spoke model, the college connects over 200 top USF faculty members specializing in AI, cybersecurity, and computing. USF's research spending in computer and information sciences has reached $24 million (FY24 NSF HERD).

The College educates 3,000+ students across 15 majors in computer science, cybersecurity, AI, information technology, and computer engineering at the bachelor’s, master’s, and doctoral levels. Many blended programs have been created in partnership with its affiliated colleges. The College houses the USF Institute for Artificial Intelligence + X, the Rapid7 Cyber Threat Intelligence Lab, and the Center for Innovation, Technology, and Aging.

It maintains strong connections with the Florida Center for Cybersecurity (Cyber Florida). USF also holds NSA/DHS Center of Academic Excellence designation in Cyber Defense.

All candidates should have an established record of high‑quality research publications in selective venues, a commitment to excellence in teaching, and a willingness to build collaborative research agendas. Candidates should also have an established research program with current funding.

Successful candidates are expected to start in the Fall of 2026.

An application package should include a cover letter, curriculum vitae, statements describing research and teaching experience and goals, and the names and contact information of at least three references. Applicants must electronically submit the application packet as one PDF file.

Doctoral degree from an accredited institution or the highest degree appropriate in the field of specialization with a demonstrated record of achievement in teaching, academic research, and service. Must meet university criteria for appointment to the rank of Associate Professor.

With approximately 16,000 employees, the University of South Florida is one of the largest employers in the Tampa Bay area. We are dedicated to cultivating a talented, engaged and driven workforce that strives to be bold. Employees excel in USF’s rich academic environment, which fosters their development and advancement. In 2025, Forbes recognized USF as one of Florida’s best large employers, ranked No.

1 among the state’s 12 public universities. Our first‑class benefits package includes medical, dental and life insurance plans, retirement plan options, employee and dependent tuition programs, generous leave, and hundreds of employee perks and discounts.

The University of South Florida is a top‑ranked research university serving approximately 50,000 students from across the globe at campuses in Tampa, St. Petersburg, Sarasota‑Manatee and USF Health. USF is recognized by U.S. News & World Report as a top 50 public university and the best value in Florida. U.S. News also ranks the USF Health Morsani College of Medicine as the No.

1 medical school in Florida and in the highest tier nationwide.…