Assistant Professor or Associate Professor, Computer Science

The Opportunity The Department of Computer Science (CS) at the University of Central Florida (UCF) is seeking two full‑time, 9‑month assistant professors (tenure‑earning) or associate professors (tenured) in the following areas: Algorithms and complexity, Databases, High performance computing, Operating systems and Programming languages. The anticipated start date is August 8, 2026. These positions will be expected to strengthen the Computer Science Department. The ideal candidates will be at the rank of assistant professor, but exceptional candidates at the rank of associate professor will be considered. The ideal candidates will also have a strong background in the areas listed above. The Department of Computer Science at UCF is home to the first Computer Science Ph D program in Florida. Its 35 tenured and tenure‑track faculty are engaged in world‑class research in Computer Vision, AI and Machine Learning, Virtual Reality, Bioinformatics, Software Engineering, Cyber Security and Privacy, Computer Networks, Computer Architecture/Systems, and many other areas. The department has both CS and IT undergraduate degrees accredited by ABET, M.S. degrees in Computer Science, Digital Forensics, Cyber Security and Privacy, Data Analytics, Computer Vision, FinTech, and a Ph.D. program in Computer Science. For more information see www.cs.ucf.edu. Minimum Qualifications An earned Ph D from an accredited institution in Computer Science or a closely related discipline by the start of the appointment. To be eligible for appointment as a tenured associate professor upon hire, the selected candidate must have a demonstrated record of teaching, research, and service commensurate with a tenured faculty appointment at the rank of associate professor, in the tenure home department. Preferred Qualifications Strong preference will be given to candidates who have a research impact with an upward trajectory as reflected in high‑quality publications and the ability to build a well‑funded research program. We are looking for a team player who can complement our existing strengths and efforts in the department. Additional Application Materials Required UCF requires all applications and supporting documents be submitted electronically through the Human Resources employment opportunities website, https://www.ucf.edu/jobs/. In addition to the online application, interested candidates should upload the following: A curriculum vitae. A letter of interest describing qualifications for the position, such as research agenda and teaching experience/interest. NOTE: Please have all documents ready when applying so they can be attached at that time. Once the online submission process is finalized, the system does not allow applicants to submit additional documents later. The selected candidate will be required to submit official transcripts (and, as applicable, U.S. degree equivalency evaluations) documenting the conferral of their qualifying academic credentials. Questions regarding this search should be directed to Dr. Shaojie Zhang at Shaojie.Zhang@ucf.edu. Special Instructions to the Applicants Sponsorship for employment‑based visas will only be considered under exceptional circumstances and is not guaranteed. Preference will be given to candidates who are currently authorized to work for any employer in the United States. Benefits Benefit packages, including Medical, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance, Flexible Spending, and Employee Assistance Program. Paid time off, including annual (12‑month faculty) and sick time off and paid holidays. Retirement savings options. Employee discounts, including tickets to many Orlando attractions. Education assistance. Flexible work environment. And more… For more benefits information, view the UCF Employee Benefits Guide. Additional Requirements related to Research Positions Pursuant to Florida State Statute 1010.35, prior to offering employment to certain individuals in research‑related positions, UCF is required to conduct additional screening. Applicants subject to additional screening include any citizen of a foreign country who is not a permanent resident of the U.S., or who is a citizen or permanent resident but is affiliated with or has had at least 1 year of education, employment, or training in China, Cuba, Iran, Russia, North Korea, Syria, or Venezuela. The additional screening requirements only apply to research‑related positions, including, but not limited to faculty, graduate positions, individuals compensated by research grants or contract funds, post‑doctoral positions, undergraduate positions, visiting assistant professors, and visiting research associates. If an accommodation due to a disability is needed to apply for this position, please call 407‑823‑1336 or email onac@ucf.edu. For general application or posting questions, please email talent@ucf.edu. #J-18808-Ljbffr