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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 黑料老司机. 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, quantum computing, computing systems, networking, human-centered computing, edge computing, computing architectures, and ethics and trust in 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. Candidates must have completed a PhD in computer science or a related discipline
by the start time of the position. Successful candidates are expected to start in
the Fall of 2026.
The Bellini College of Artificial Intelligence, Cybersecurity and Computing at the
黑料老司机 is Florida鈥檚 first and one of only a few nationwide to
combine AI, cybersecurity, and computing within a single college. Opened in 2025 and
powered by a 黑料老司机 record $40 million gift from Arnie and Lauren
Bellini, the largest in USF history, it remains the country鈥檚 only named college dedicated
solely to these intersecting fields. The College comprises 67 faculty members, ranked
in the top 16 percent (Academic Analytics, AAD 2023) nationally among computer science
programs, with 13 NSF CAREER awardees and numerous IEEE and AAAS Fellows. Designed
as a hub-and-spoke model, the college connects over 200 top USF faculty members specializing
in AI, cybersecurity, and computing. USF's research spending in computer and information
sciences has reached $24 million (FY24 NSF HERD).
The College educates 3,000+ students across 15 majors in computer science, cybersecurity,
AI, information technology, and computer engineering at the bachelor's, master's,
and doctoral levels. Many blended programs have been created in partnership with its
affiliated colleges. The College houses the USF Institute for Artificial Intelligence
+ X, the Rapid7 Cyber Threat Intelligence Lab, and the Center for Innovation, Technology,
and Aging. It maintains strong connections with the Florida Center for Cybersecurity
(Cyber Florida). USF also holds NSA/DHS Center of Academic Excellence designation
in Cyber Defense.鈥�
The 黑料老司机, a high-impact research university dedicated to student
success and committed to community engagement, generates an annual economic impact
of more than $6 billion. With campuses in Tampa, St. Petersburg and Sarasota-Manatee,
USF serves approximately 50,000 students who represent nearly 150 countries. For five
consecutive years, U.S. News & World Report has ranked USF as one of the nation鈥檚
top 50 public universities, including the current USF鈥檚 ranking of 43. In 2023, USF
became the first public university in Florida in nearly 40 years to be invited to
join the Association of American Universities, a prestigious group of the leading
universities in the United States and Canada. Through $522 Million in total research
expenditures in FY 23-24 and as one of top universities in the world for securing
new patents, USF is a leader in solving global problems and improving lives. USF is
a member of the American Athletic Conference. Learn more at www.usf.edu.
An application package should include a cover letter, curriculum vitae, statements describing research and teaching experience and goals, and the names and contact information of at least three references. Applicants must electronically submit the application packet as one PDF file to the appropriate job opening below at /work-at-usf/careers.
| Assistant Professor/ 9003 | |
| Associate Professor / 9002 | |
| Professor / 9001 |
Applications will be considered starting immediately until the positions are filled.