Assistant Professor 129550

University of West Florida; Pensacola (FL); On-site; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

University of West Florida seeks an AI Assistant Professor to lead an externally funded research program and teach graduate courses. The candidate will mentor graduate students and help shape the ISR Ph.D. program within the Intelligent Systems and Robotics Department.

The appointment is 1.0 FTE, exempt, with a salary commensurate with education and experience. Employment-based visa sponsorship is considered, and the position follows a standard annual pay basis.

Qualifications

• PhD in Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or closely related field from an accredited institution.
• Strong commitment to teaching, academic research, and service.
• Criminal background screening required.

Responsibilities

• Pursue an active, externally funded research program.
• Teach graduate courses and mentor graduate students.
• Contribute to development of ISR Ph.D. program.

Skills

Graduate teaching

Grant writing

Graduate student mentoring

Education

PhD in CS/EE/ME or related

Job description

Employment based visa sponsorship will be considered for this position.

Position Number:129550
Classification Title: Assistant Professor
Working Title: AI Assistant Professor
Department:Intelligent Systems and Robotics
FLSA Status:Exempt
Salary Range:Commensurate with education and experience
Pay Basis:Annually

POSITION OVERVIEW

JOB SUMMARY:

Successful candidates are expected to pursue an active and externally funded research program, to teach graduate courses, to mentor graduate students and to be instrumental in the development of the ISR Ph.D. program.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

Applicants require a Ph.D. or equivalent degree in Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or closely related field from an accredited institution at the time of employment.

POSITION QUALIFICATIONS:

Ph.D. in Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or closely related field from an accredited institution at the time of employment with a strong commitment to teaching, academic research, and service.

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:02/02/2027