The Department of Computer Science at the Florida State University invites applications for multiple faculty positions. These positions are full-time, benefits-eligible appointments with start dates in 2026. Applicants should hold a Doctoral degree from an accredited institution or the highest degree appropriate in the field of Computer Science or a closely related field at the time of appointment and have a demonstrated record of scholarly accomplishments appropriate to their rank.
The department currently has 31 tenure-track and 7 specialized faculty members and offers degrees at the BS, MS, and PhD levels. Our annual research expenditure has grown substantially in recent years and exceeded $5 million in the 2025 fiscal year. The department is an NSA/DHS Center of Academic Excellence in Cyber Defense Education (CAE/CDE) and Research (CAE-R). FSU is classified among R1: Doctoral Universities – Very High Research Activity and is ranked among the Top 20 national public universities. Its primary mission is to serve as a center for advanced graduate and professional studies while emphasizing research and providing excellence in undergraduate education.
Current Faculty Searches
The department is currently recruiting for the following positions:
- Thinking Machines Endowed Chair (Open Rank) — Beginning August 2026
- Teaching Faculty I (12-Month, Full-Time) — Beginning Fall 2026
Application Process
Please apply online with curriculum vitae, statements of teaching and research philosophy, and the names of three references at:
https://jobs.fsu.edu. Click “WORKING AT FSU” and select “SEARCH JOBS” using the appropriate Job ID for each position listed above. Screening will begin on the dates indicated in each posting and will continue until the positions are filled. Questions can be e-mailed to Prof. Xiuwen Liu, Faculty Search Committee Chair, at recruitment@cs.fsu.edu.
Equal Opportunity Statement
FSU is an Equal Opportunity/Access/Affirmative Action/Pro Disabled & Veteran Employer. Its statement can be viewed at:
http://www.hr.fsu.edu/PDF/Publications/diversity/EEO_Statement.pdf.
Individuals from traditionally underrepresented groups are encouraged to apply.