Assistant / Associate/ Full Professor - Computer & Information Science & Engineering (Jacksonville Campus)

University of Florida • Jacksonville, FL

1d • Onsite

About The Position

The Herbert Wertheim College of Engineering at the University of Florida invites applications for a full-time, 9-month, tenure-track or tenured faculty position in the Department of Computer and Information Science and Engineering (CISE), based in Jacksonville. The search primarily targets candidates at the Associate Professor level, though candidates approaching that rank and candidates at the Professor rank may also be considered. The position focuses on expertise in AI models, systems, and applications, with particular interest in applying AI to domains such as manufacturing, human and healthcare systems, public health, energy, transportation, and supply chain and logistics.

The role supports CISE operations at UF’s Jacksonville campus and includes representing the department in Jacksonville-area community functions. The faculty member will engage prospective and current students in recruiting, orientation, graduation, networking, and other events. The anticipated start date is August 16, 2027.

The successful candidate will develop a high-quality publication record, supervise Ph.D. students, teach undergraduate and graduate CISE courses, and contribute to departmental service. A strong motivation to develop an externally funded research program is essential. Associate Professor applicants must demonstrate strong records of scholarship, external funding, and service.

The University of Florida’s Department of Computer & Information Science & Engineering has more than 50 faculty members and approximately 4,400 students, including nearly 160 Ph.D. students. Its areas include AI and machine learning, algorithms, bioinformatics, computational complexity, compilers, computer architecture, computer networks, cybersecurity, databases, human-centered computing, operating systems, programming languages, and software engineering. The department expects significant continued growth.

The Jacksonville campus is a new expansion of UF’s main campus, which is in Gainesville, Florida, approximately two hours away. Jacksonville offers opportunities for academic-industry research collaboration in sectors including healthcare, finance, logistics, and advanced manufacturing. UF is a major public university with the HiPerGator AI supercomputer, and its College of Engineering is expanding faculty, research, and facilities with a strong focus on artificial intelligence.

Requirements

• Earned Ph.D. degree in Computer Science/Engineering or a closely related discipline.
• Strong motivation to develop an externally funded research program.
• For applicants at the Associate Professor level, a strong record of scholarship, external funding, and service.

Nice To Haves

• Expertise in AI models, systems, and applications.
• Experience applying AI models and systems to domains such as manufacturing, human and healthcare systems, public health, energy, transportation, and supply chain and logistics.
• Undergraduate degree in Computer Science/Engineering.
• Strong research record, demonstrated excellence in teaching, and evidence of service appropriate to the applicant’s rank.

Responsibilities

• Develop a high-quality publication record at the University of Florida.
• Supervise Ph.D. students.
• Teach undergraduate and graduate courses in Computer and Information Science and Engineering.
• Contribute to departmental service activities.
• Develop an externally funded research program.
• Support CISE operations at the Jacksonville campus.
• Engage prospective and current students in recruiting, orientation, graduation, networking, and other events.
• Represent the CISE department in functions in the Jacksonville-area community.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior
• Education Level: Ph.D. or professional degree