Assistant Professor - School of Computing
Assistant Professor - School of Computing
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School of Computing ChairCompensation
NegotiableGeneral Description/Primary Purpose:
The School of Computing is seeking a 9-month tenure-earning Assistant Professor. Candidates with research interests in cybersecurity or related area preferred. Position responsibilities include teaching two courses per semester in fall and spring research and service.
Supervisor: This position will report to Dr. Nan Niu Professor and Director of School of Computing.
Anticipated Start Date: The contract start date is December 17 2025 (for Spring 2026 Semester).
Working Hours: Varies
Supervision Exercised: This is not a supervisory role.
Required Qualifications:
Must have a Ph.D. in the field of Computing from an accredited institution by no later than the position start date. They must also demonstrate the potential for excellence in teaching and research.
Preferred Qualifications / Skills:
Candidates with research interests in cybersecurity preferred. Demonstrated potential to be actively involved in service activities including participation in governance in accordance with the vision and mission of the School College and University.
Required Licensure: N/A
Additional Application Materials Required:
Applicants should be prepared to provide the following required documents:
- Current curriculum vitae
- Cover letter
Name phone number and email address of three professional references will be requested during the application review stage.
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 by the date of hire.
Additional Requirements:
Applicants may be required to upload additional documents based on their responses to the Foreign Influence Review questions.
- Passport (all pages including blank pages) and
- Form DS-160 (if ever submitted. If not upload an explanation)
Application Review Date: Initial review of applications will begin on September 29 2025.
Job Posting Close Date:Open until filled.
How to Apply: Applicants must submit an online application that includes all required application documents.
About the Department:
The School of Computing offers undergraduate academic programs in computer science data science information systems information technology information science and financial technology (fintech) a Masters program in Computing and Information Sciences with concentrations in computer science data science cybersecurity and information systems and a PhD program with concentrations in cybersecurity and intelligent systems. The School of Computing continues to grow its student body research productivity and successful partnerships with the Northeast Florida community while supporting its faculty as internationally recognized scholars. For more information about the School of Computing visit: you have any questions about this position please contact Dr. Sandeep Reddivari at or by e-mail at
Statement(s) of Understanding
This position requires a background conjunction with the Universitys policy this position may also require a credit check.
The holder of this position is designated as a Responsible Employee pursuant to their role under Title IX. Therefore the incumbent must promptly report allegations of sexual misconduct sexual violence and child sexual abuse by or against any student employee contractor or visitor to the Universitys Title IX Administrator or any divisional Title IX Coordinator
Pursuant to Florida Statute 1010.35 this position requires additional information from all applicants seeking research or research-related positions prior to an interview or offer of employment. Applicants MUST fully complete the Foreign Influence Review section of their application. Additional documents (e.g. passport) may be required based on form responses.Equal Opportunity
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Employment Type
Full-Time
