Tenure Track/Tenured Open-Rank Professor in the Knight Foundation School of Computer and Information – Miami, Florida (US) job with Florida International University | 37720553

Florida International University (FIU), Miami’s public research institution, is dedicated to student success and academic excellence. According to U.S. News and World Report, FIU boasts 42 top-50 national rankings among public universities. As a leading U.S. research university (R1), FIU spends over $200 million annually on research. It ranks 15th nationally among public universities in patent production, fueling innovation and contributing to Florida’s status as a premier state for higher education. The Next Horizon fundraising campaign is advancing FIU’s mission to offer students exceptional opportunities. FIU operates two campuses and several centers, supporting artistic and cultural engagement through its three museums: Patricia & Phillip Frost Art Museum, the Wolfsonian-FIU, and the Jewish Museum of Florida-FIU. As a member of Conference USA, FIU has over 400 student-athletes across 18 sports. The university has conferred more than 330,000 degrees to leaders in South Florida and beyond. For more details, visit [www.fiu.edu](http://www.fiu.edu).

### Tenure Track/Tenured Open-Rank Professor in the Knight Foundation School of Computing and Information Sciences

The Knight Foundation School of Computing and Information Sciences (KFSCIS) at Florida International University (FIU) in Miami, Florida, is accepting applications for multiple tenured and tenure-track faculty positions at all ranks. We encourage applicants with expertise in all areas of Computer Science that align with and enhance our existing research strengths. Subfields at the intersection of disciplines are especially welcome. Applicants must possess a doctorate in Computer Science or a related field, demonstrate a history of high-impact research, and show a commitment to high-quality teaching.

Senior candidates must exhibit a robust and consistent record of funded research, publications, and professional service, alongside evidence of leadership in significant projects. Junior candidates should demonstrate early-career research achievements and the potential to develop an impactful research agenda. Responsibilities include teaching diverse student populations at both graduate and undergraduate levels, and participating actively in departmental and university activities.

KFSCIS hosts six research centers, including federally-funded centers of excellence. The school comprises nearly 40 tenured and tenure-track faculty members, many of whom have received awards such as NSF, DOE, DOD CAREER or Young Investigator recognitions. The school serves over 4,300 students, including more than 100 Ph.D. and 350 M.S. students. KFSCIS is invested in ambitious and expanding programs for research, education, and outreach, offering degrees in Computer Science, Cybersecurity, Information Technology, Data Science and Artificial Intelligence, and Telecommunications and Networking. The school boasts state-of-the-art computing infrastructure and maintains extensive industry and international partnerships.

Computer Science is identified as one of FIU’s strategic growth areas. KFSCIS continues its multi-year expansion, initiated three years ago, aiming to add 20 new faculty members over five years. This year, we plan to strategically recruit multiple faculty members to further this goal.

KFSCIS prioritizes creating an intellectually diverse academic environment and welcomes applications from women, disabled individuals, and other underserved communities. Dual-career couples whose research aligns with KFSCIS are encouraged to apply individually and mention their partnership in their cover letters.

Qualified candidates should apply to Job Opening ID# 533322 at [https://facultycareers.fiu.edu/](https://facultycareers.fiu.edu/), including a cover letter, curriculum vitae, and statements of research and teaching philosophy. Applicants will be asked to provide contact information for at least three references for the search committee to contact. We will begin reviewing applications, which will remain open until the positions are filled.

FIU is a member of the State University System of Florida and an Equal Opportunity, Equal Access, Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or protected veteran status