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Bellini College of Artificial Intelligence, Cybersecurity and Computing
Applications are invited for multiple tenured and tenure-track faculty positions at all ranks in the new Bellini College of Artificial Intelligence, Cybersecurity and Computing at the 最新天美传媒 (USF). This new college presents a rare opportunity to join a forward-looking institution dedicated to high-impact research. USF seeks candidates whose research aligns with strategic, high-potential areas for federal funding, such as artificial intelligence, cybersecurity, software engineering, systems, networking, AR/VR, human-centered computing, social networks, hardware design/test/ automation, ethics and societal implications of technology. Faculty joining the college will have the unique advantage of shaping the direction of a college poised for tremendous growth in reputation and research impact.
All candidates should have an established record of high-quality research publications in selective venues, a commitment to excellence in teaching, and a willingness to build collaborative research agendas. Candidates for senior-level (Associate/Full Professors) positions should also have an established research program with current funding. We expect successful candidates to contribute to our broadening participation in computing initiatives consistent with federal funding agency expectations. Candidates must have completed a PhD in computer science or a related discipline by the start time of the position. Successful candidates could start in the Fall of 2025.
The Bellini College of Artificial Intelligence, Cybersecurity and Computing offers an ideal environment for building a fulfilling career. Faculty members benefit from USF鈥檚 commitment to interdisciplinary collaboration, with opportunities for dual appointments across the university, connections to specialized institutes like the USF Institute for Artificial Intelligence + X, and partnerships with leading centers such as the Florida Center for Cybersecurity (CyberFlorida), the Center for Innovation, Technology, and Aging (CITA) and the Rapid7 Cyber Threat Intelligence Lab.
Launching in Fall 2025, the new Bellini College of Artificial Intelligence, Cybersecurity and Computing will be seeded by faculty and staff from USF's current Department of Computer Science and Engineering. The college will open with a strong foundation of 36 tenure-track faculty, 17 instructional faculty, and a student body of 3,150 students across BS, MS, and PhD programs. Faculty honors include eleven NSF CAREER awardees and numerous fellows of prestigious organizations like IEEE and AAAS. Positioned within the top 15% of U.S. Computer Science programs, the faculty boasts a robust research portfolio, with $4.5 million in recent annual research funding from major federal and industry sources, setting the stage for continued excellence and growth.
USF鈥檚 bold investment in the Bellini College of Artificial Intelligence, Cybersecurity and Computing reflects its strategic vision for rapid expansion and influence in AI, cybersecurity, and computing on a national and global scale. The college has support to double its faculty in the next four years. It is a plan driven by increased federal and state funding opportunities and supported by USF鈥檚 recent induction into the prestigious Association of American Universities (AAU). Faculty will be part of a growth trajectory fostering a pioneering research and development culture, creating unmatched opportunities to advance their careers in an institution that values innovation, societal impact, and academic excellence.
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Applicants must electronically submit the application packet as one PDF file. For consideration, please apply to the appropriate position level (Assistant Professor search , Associate Professor search , Full Professor, search ). Applications will be considered starting immediately until the positions are filled.