Institution

University of South Florida

Job Title

Assistant Professor (Tenure-Track)- AI & Security Studies

Department/College

School of Information

Dates

Opening Date: 09/19/2024
Closing Date:  02/28/2025

Job Description

The School of Information at the University of South Florida seeks to fill a 9-month, full-time and tenure-earning, Assistant Professor position with a start date of August 7, 2025. Salary is negotiable. 

Position is open until filled, with initial review of applications beginning on November 1, 2024.

 

Experience/Qualifications/Knowledge/Skills

Minimum qualifications:

Ph.D. in Information Science or a closely related discipline (e.g. Computer Science, Information Systems, Data Science/Analytics, etc.) is required. Applications from individuals who are ABD will be accepted, but the degree must be conferred by appointment start date.

Preferred qualifications:

Preference will be given to applicants whose research focuses on the socio-technical aspects of Data Science/Analytics, Artificial Intelligence, Cyber/National Security, and who have some university-level teaching experience and a clearly articulated research agenda.

Supplementation Information

The University of South Florida, a high-impact research university dedicated to student success and committed to community engagement, generates an annual economic impact of more than $6 billion. With campuses in Tampa, St. Petersburg and Sarasota-Manatee, USF serves approximately 50,000 students who represent nearly 150 different countries. For four consecutive years, U.S. News & World Report has ranked USF as one of the nation’s top 50 public universities, including USF’s highest ranking ever in 2023 (No. 42). In 2023, USF became the first public university in Florida in nearly 40 years to be invited to join the Association of American Universities, a prestigious group of the leading universities in the United States and Canada. Through hundreds of millions of dollars in research activity each year and as one of top universities in the world for securing new patents, USF is a leader in solving global problems and improving lives. USF is a member of the American Athletic Conference. Learn more at www.usf.edu. Conclusion of this search is subject to final budget approval. According to Florida Law, applications and meetings regarding them are open to the public. USF is an Equal Opportunity/Equal Access institution. For disability accommodations, contact Geneva Jones at 813 974 3522 or [email protected] a minimum of five working days in advance.

How to Apply

Click here for the application link.

When applying, please attach the following documents as one PDF:

  • Cover letter
  • Curriculum Vita
  • Research statement and select publications (no more than three)
  • Teaching statement
  • Service statement
  • Names and contact information for three references.
 

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