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Florida State University | Department of Computer Science 

Tenure-Track Faculty Positions 

The Department of Computer Science in the College of Arts & Sciences at Florida State University invites applications for one tenure-track Assistant Professor position and one tenure-track open rank Professor position, both beginning in August 2027. The positions are 9-month, full-time, and benefits-eligible. We seek strong candidates in the theory, applications, or systems of AI and Data Science. For the senior faculty position, we expect experience and expertise to lead a cutting-edge research group. Focus areas include Machine Learning Systems, Foundation Models, and Multi-Agent Systems, as well as supporting domains for AI, such as Big Data Engineering, Edge Computing and Sensor Networks, High-Performance Computing, and Human-Computer Interaction. Outstanding candidates in related areas will also be considered.

The department currently has 31 tenure-track and 7 specialized faculty members and offers degrees at the BS, MS, and PhD levels, including an AI Concentration, a new MS in CyberAI, and a new BS in AI. The department is an NSA/DHS Center of Academic Excellence in Cyber Defense Education (CAE/CDE) and Research (CAE-R). FSU is classified as a Carnegie R1: Doctoral Universities – Very High Research Activity and is ranked No. 17 among public universities in TIME’S America’s Best Colleges list. Its primary role is to serve as a center for advanced graduate and professional studies, with an emphasis on research and excellence in undergraduate education.

Please apply online at https://jobs.fsu.edu. Click “Working at FSU” then select "Search Jobs" and search by Job IDs 63490 (Assistant Professor position) and 63491 (open rank position). Applications must include a curriculum vitae and statements of teaching and research philosophy. The positions require three confidential letters of recommendation, which must be submitted according to the steps outlined on the application page. 

Screening will begin on December 15, 2026, and will continue until the positions are filled. Questions may be emailed to Prof. Xiuwen Liu, Faculty Search Committee Chair, at recruitment@cs.fsu.edu.

FSU is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer.