Assistant Professor 105140

University of West Florida; Pensacola (FL); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

The University of West Florida invites applications for an Assistant Professor in the Department of Computer Science. The successful candidate will teach a broad range of undergraduate and graduate CS courses, develop an active externally funded research program, mentor students, and participate in departmental and university service.

Primary teaching areas include programming, data structures, database systems, operating systems and networks, software engineering, and artificial intelligence,

Qualifications

• Ph.D. in Computer Science or a closely related discipline from an accredited institution by the start date of the appointment.
• Strong commitment to teaching, academic research, and service.

Responsibilities

• Teach three courses each fall and spring semester.
• Develop an active research program supported by external funding sources.
• Mentor students and perform service activities contributing to departmental and university goals.
• Teach core CS courses in programming, data structures, databases, operating systems & networks, software engineering, or artificial intelligence, in face-to-face and online environments.

Skills

Teaching

Research

Mentoring

Service

Education

Ph.D. in Computer Science

Job description

POSITION DETAILS

Employment based visa sponsorship will be considered for this position.

Position Number:105140
Classification Title: Assistant Professor
Working Title: Assistant Professor
Department:Computer Science
FLSA Status:Exempt
Salary Range:Commensurate with education and experience.
Pay Basis:Annually

POSITION OVERVIEW

JOB SUMMARY:

The incumbent must be able to teach a wide range of undergraduate and graduate courses in computer science, develop an active research program supported by external funding sources, serve as a mentor to students, and be an active member of the department, contributing to its success and the mission of the university. Candidates will find the department a stimulating environment conducive to professional growth and interdisciplinary collaborative research. Primary responsibilities include teaching three courses each fall and spring semester, conducting research, mentoring students in the department, and performing service activities that contribute to the success of the department and the mission of the university. The incumbent will be expected to teach in core areas of computer science, including, but not limited to, computer programming, data structures, database systems, operating systems & networks, software engineering, or artificial intelligence, in both face-to-face and online learning environments.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

Applicants must have a Ph.D. in Computer Science or a closely related discipline from an accredited institution by the start date of the appointment and a strong commitment to teaching, academic research, and service.

POSITION QUALIFICATIONS:

Research that focuses on software engineering or artificial intelligence, and teaching interests in software engineering, algorithmic programming, artificial intelligence, database systems, operating systems, and networks. Prior teaching experience in data structures, algorithms, and software engineering courses is a plus.

Special Requirements or Considerations of the Job:

• This position requires a criminal background screening.

ADDITIONAL POSTING DETAILS

Number of Vacancies:1
Work Hours: 8:00 am - 5:00 pm
FTE:1.0
Preferred Response Date:12/1/2026