Assistant Professor or Associate Professor, Computer Science

The Opportunity

The 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:

• Algorithms, parallel/high performance computing, software systems, and software engineering,

• Bioinformatics, computational biology, systems biology, and genomics.

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 www.cs.ucf.edu.

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 Hassan.Foroosh@ucf.edu.

Special Instructions to the Applicants:

None

Job 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:

• Benefit packages, including Medical, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance, Flexible Spending, and Employee Assistance Program.
• Paid time off, including annual (12-month faculty) and sick time off and paid holidays.
• Retirement savings options.
• Employee discounts, including tickets to many Orlando attractions.
• Education assistance.
• Flexible work environment.
• And more... For more benefits information, view the UCF Employee Benefits Guide click here.

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.

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