Assistant Professor or Associate Professor, Computer Science
Company: University of Central Florida
Location: Orlando
Posted on: January 26, 2025
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Job Description:
The OpportunityThe Department of Computer Science (CS) at the
University of Central Florida (UCF) is seeking two full-time,
9-month assistant professors (tenure-earning) or associate
professors (tenured) in the following two areas:
The anticipated start date is August 8, 2025.These positions will
be expected to strengthen the tenure home department (CS). The
ideal candidates will be at the rank of assistant professor, but
exceptional candidates at the rank of associate professor will be
considered. The ideal candidates will also have a strong background
in the areas listed above.The Department of Computer Science at UCF
is home to the first Computer Science Ph.D. program in Florida. Its
35 tenured and tenure-track faculty are engaged in world-class
research in Computer Vision, AI and Machine Learning, Virtual
Reality, Bioinformatics, Software Engineering, Cyber Security and
Privacy, Computer Networks, Computer Architecture/Systems, and many
other areas. The department has both CS and IT undergraduate
degrees accredited by ABET, M.S. degrees in Computer Science,
Digital Forensics, Cyber Security and Privacy, Data Analytics,
Computer Vision, FinTech, and a Ph.D. program in Computer Science.
For more information see .Minimum Qualifications:An earned Ph.D.
from an accredited institution in Computer Science or closely
related disciplines by the start of the appointment.To be eligible
for appointment as a tenured associate professor upon hire, the
selected candidate must have a demonstrated record of teaching,
research, and service commensurate with a tenured faculty
appointment at the rank of associate professor, in the tenure home
department.Preferred Qualifications:Strong preference will be given
to candidates who have a research impact with an upward trajectory
as reflected in high-quality publications and the ability to build
a well-funded research program. We are looking for a team player
who can complement our existing strengths and efforts in the
department.Additional Application Materials Required:UCF requires
all applications and supporting documents be submitted
electronically through the Human Resources employment opportunities
website, https://www.ucf.edu/jobs/.In addition to the online
application, interested candidates are requested to provide the
following materials in their application:1) Cover letter: In the
cover letter candidates must indicate one of the areas listed
above, address their background in research and scholarship in the
indicated area, and highlight their major research accomplishments
and impact.2) A curriculum vitae,3) A teaching statement,4) A
research statement,5) A list with contact information for three (3)
professional references, including email addresses.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.NOTE: Please
have all documents ready when applying so they can be
simultaneously uploaded. Once the online submission process is
finalized, the system does not allow applicants to submit
additional documents later.Questions regarding this search should
be directed to Dr. Hassan Foroosh at .Special Instructions to the
Applicants:NoneJob Close Date:Open until filled.Note to applicants:
Please keep in mind that a job posted as 'Open until filled' may
close at any time without notice. As such, we encourage you to
submit your application and all required documentation as quickly
as possible to ensure consideration for the posted position.Are you
ready to unleash YOUR potential? As a next-generation public
research university and Forbes-ranked top employer in Florida, we
are a community of thinkers, doers, creators, innovators, healers,
and leaders striving to create broader prosperity and help shape a
better future. No matter what your role is, when you join Knight
Nation, you'll play an integral role at one of the most impactful
universities in the country. You'll be met with opportunities to
connect and collaborate with talented faculty, staff, and students
across 13 colleges and multiple campuses, engaging in impactful
work that makes a positive difference. Your time at UCF will
provide you with many meaningful opportunities to grow, you'll work
alongside talented colleagues on complex projects that will
challenge you and help you gain new skills, and you'll have
countless rewarding experiences that go well beyond a
paycheck.Working at UCF has its perks!UCF offers:
Unless explicitly stated on the job posting, it is UCF's
expectation that an employee of UCF will reside in Florida as of
the date the employment begins.Additional Requirements related to
Research Positions:Pursuant to Florida State Statute 1010.35, prior
to offering employment to certain individuals in research-related
positions, UCF is required to conduct additional screening.
Applicants subject to additional screening include any citizen of a
foreign country who is not a permanent resident of the U.S., or who
is a citizen or permanent resident but is affiliated with or has
had at least 1 year of education, employment, or training in China,
Cuba, Iran, Russia, North Korea, Syria, or Venezuela.The additional
screening requirements only apply to research-related positions,
including, but not limited to faculty, graduate positions,
individuals compensated by research grants or contract funds,
post-doctoral positions, undergraduate positions, visiting
assistant professors, and visiting research
associates.DepartmentCollege of Engineering and Computer Science
(CECS) - Computer ScienceWork ScheduleVariesType of
AppointmentRegularExpected SalaryNegotiableEqual Employment
Opportunity Statement:The University of Central Florida is an Equal
Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer including Disabled/Vets.
Click on to view the President's Statement.The UCF affirmative
action plans for qualified individuals with disabilities and
protected Veterans are available for inspection in the Office of
Institutional Equity, Monday through Friday, from 9:00 a.m. to 5:00
p.m., upon request.As a Florida public university, UCF makes all
application materials and selection procedures available to the
public upon request.The University of Central Florida is proud to
be a smoke-free campus and an E-Verify employer.
Keywords: University of Central Florida, Brandon , Assistant Professor or Associate Professor, Computer Science, Education / Teaching , Orlando, Florida
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