Assistant Professor - AI & Security Studies - School of Information (Finance)
Department: School of Information / 0-1248-000
College: College of Arts & Sciences
Salary Plan: Regular
Hiring Salary: Negotiable
Campus: Tampa
Position Summary:
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.
QUALIFICATIONS (Education & Experience):
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.
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Information for Applicants
This position is subject to a Level 1 criminal background check. This position is subject to Foreign Influence Screening. House Bill 7017 ("HB 7017")
Job Opening Number: 37886
Posting Date: 09/16/2024
Posting End Date: Open until filled, with initial review of applications beginning on November 1, 2024.
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- 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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