Assistant Professor - School of Computing

unf; Jacksonville (FL); On-site; USD 70,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

The University of North Florida invites applications for a 9-month, tenure-earning Assistant Professor in the School of Computing. The position emphasizes teaching two courses per semester, active research, and university service. Candidates with diverse research interests in computing are encouraged to apply.

The appointment reports to the Director of the School of Computing. Start date is August 2, 2027, with a negotiable compensation package and standard UNF onboarding requirements.

Qualifications

• Ph.D. in computing from an accredited institution by start date.
• Demonstrated potential for governance, teaching, and research.

Responsibilities

• Teach two courses per semester in fall and spring.
• Engage in research and scholarly activities.
• Participate in service to the department, college and university.

Skills

Teaching excellence

Research potential

Service governance

Education

Ph.D. in computing

Job description

DepartmentSchool of Computing, Chair

CompensationNegotiable

General Description/Primary Purpose:

The School of Computing is seeking a 9-month, tenure- earning, Assistant Professor, in the School of Computing. Position responsibilities include teaching two courses per semester in fall and spring, research, and service. Applicants with research interests in all areas of computing are encouraged to apply.

Supervisor: This position reports to the Director of the School of Computing.

Working Hours: Varies

Supervision Exercised: This is not a supervisory role.

Required Licensure: N/A

Required Qualifications:

• Awarded a Ph.D. degree (or will have been awarded a Ph.D. degree) in the field of computing from an accredited institution by the employment start date.

Preferred Qualifications / Skills:

• Demonstrated potential to be actively involved in service activities, including participation in governance in accordance with the vision and mission of the School, College and University
• Demonstrate the potential for excellence in teaching and in research

Anticipated Start Date: The position is expected to begin on August 2, 2027.

Additional Application Materials Required:

• Current curriculum vitae
• Cover letter

Name, phone number, and email address of three professional references will be requested during the application review stage.

The selected candidate willto submit official transcripts (and, as applicable, U.S. degree equivalency evaluations) documenting the conferral of their qualifying academic credentials by the date of hire.

Additional Requirements:

Applicants may be required to upload additional documents based on their responses to the Foreign Influence Review questions.

· Passport (all pages including blank pages) and

· Form DS-160 (if ever submitted. If not, upload an explanation)

Job Posting Close Date: Open until filled.

Equal Opportunity

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