Tenure-Track Assistant Professor in AI and Data Science
Department of Computer Science · Job ID 63490 · Begins August 2027
The Department of Computer Science in the College of Arts & Sciences at Florida State University invites applications for a tenure-track Assistant Professor position beginning in August 2027. The position is 9-month, full-time, and benefits-eligible.
Research Areas
We seek strong candidates in the theory, applications, or systems of AI and Data Science. 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.
How to Apply
Please apply online at https://jobs.fsu.edu. Click “Working at FSU,” then select “Search Jobs” and search for Job ID 63490. Applications must include a curriculum vitae and statements of teaching and research philosophy. The position requires 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 position is filled. Questions may be emailed to Prof. Xiuwen Liu, Faculty Search Committee Chair, at recruitment@cs.fsu.edu.
The department is also recruiting for a tenure-track open rank Professor position (Job ID 63491). Further information can be found at: https://www.cs.fsu.edu/recruit.
FSU is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer. FSU’s Equal Opportunity Statement can be accessed at: FSU HR EEO.