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Bellini College of AI, Cybersecurity and Computing

The Bellini College of AI, Cybersecurity and Computing at USF is seeking to hire instructional faculty at the levels of Assistant and Associate Professor of Instruction who can teach a broad range of core and elective courses at the undergraduate and graduate levels in the areas of cybersecurity, AI, and computer science. Instructional faculty have the opportunity for professional development and to pursue research and service. Course releases and buyouts are possible through significant service activities in the college or engagement in sponsored research. Candidates must have completed a PhD in computer science, computer engineering, cybersecurity, information technology, or a related area from an accredited institution at the time of hire. This recruitment is for a non-tenure, earning, full-time, 12-month position. Successful candidates are expected to start in the fall of 2026.

The Bellini College of Artificial Intelligence, Cybersecurity and Computing at the 草莓视频 is Florida鈥檚 first and one of only a few nationwide to combine AI, cybersecurity, and computing within a single college. Opened in 2025 and powered by a 草莓视频 record $40 million gift from Arnie and Lauren Bellini, the largest in USF history, it remains the country鈥檚 only named college dedicated solely to these intersecting fields. The College comprises 67 faculty members, ranked in the top 16 percent (Academic Analytics, AAD 2023) nationally among computer science programs, with 13 NSF CAREER awardees and numerous IEEE and AAAS Fellows. Designed as a hub-and-spoke model, the college connects over 200 top USF faculty members specializing in AI, cybersecurity, and computing. USF's research spending in computer and information sciences has reached $24 million (FY24 NSF HERD).  
 
The College educates about 3,000 students across 15 majors in computer science, cybersecurity, AI, information technology, and computer engineering at the bachelor's, master's, and doctoral levels. Many blended programs have been created in partnership with its affiliated colleges. The College houses the USF Institute for Artificial Intelligence + X, the Rapid7 Cyber Threat Intelligence Lab, and the Center for Innovation, Technology, and Aging. It maintains strong connections with the Florida Center for Cybersecurity (Cyber Florida). USF also holds NSA/DHS Center of Academic Excellence designation in Cyber Defense.鈥 
 
The 草莓视频 is a top-ranked research university serving approximately 50,000 students from across the globe at campuses in Tampa, St. Petersburg, Sarasota-Manatee and USF Health. USF is recognized by U.S. News & World Report as a top 50 public university and the best value in Florida. U.S. News also ranks the USF Health Morsani College of Medicine as the No. 1 medical school in Florida and in the highest tier nationwide. USF is a member of the Association of American Universities (AAU), a group that includes only the top 3% of universities in the U.S. With an all-time high of $738 million in research funding in 2024 and as a top 20 public university for producing U.S. patents, USF uses innovation to transform lives and shape a better future. The university generates an annual economic impact of more than $6 billion. USF鈥檚 Division I athletics teams compete in the American Athletic Conference. Learn more at www.usf.edu.

Applicants must apply online at . The application package should include a cover letter, curriculum vitae, a statement describing teaching experience and goals, and the names and contact information of at least three references. It should be submitted as one PDF file. Submit this for the 鈥渞esume upload鈥 you will see on USF Careers in the application process.

For consideration, please apply to the appropriate position level:

  • Assistant Professor of Instruction search Job ID # 42497
  • Associate Professor of Instruction search Job ID # 42502

Applications will be considered starting immediately until the positions are filled.