Florida International University is a comprehensive university offering 340 majors in 188 degree programs in 23 colleges and schools, with innovative bachelor’s, master’s and doctoral programs across all disciplines including medicine, public health, law, journalism, hospitality, and architecture. FIU is Carnegie-designated as both a research university with high research activity and a community-engaged university. Located in the heart of the dynamic south Florida urban region, our multiple campuses serve over 50,000 students, placing FIU among the ten largest universities in the nation. Our annual research expenditures in excess of $100 million and our deep commitment to engagement have made FIU the go-to solutions center for issues ranging from local to global. FIU leads the nation in granting bachelor’s degrees, including in the STEM fields, to minority students and is first in awarding STEM master’s degrees to Hispanics. Our students, faculty, and staff reflect Miami’s diverse population, earning FIU the designation of Hispanic-Serving Institution. At FIU, we are proud to be ‘Worlds Ahead’! For more information about FIU, visit fiu.edu.

The School of Computing and Information Sciences at Florida International University seeks candidates for tenure-track and tenured faculty positions at all levels.

Open-Rank Tenure Track/Tenured Positions (Job ID# 506754)

We seek outstanding candidates in all areas of Computer Science and researchers in the areas of compilers and programming languages, computer architecture, databases, information retrieval and big data, natural language processing, and health informatics, are particularly encouraged to apply. Candidates from minority groups are encouraged to apply. Preference will be given to candidates who will enhance or complement our existing research strengths.

Ideal candidates for junior positions should have a record of exceptional research in their early careers.  Candidates for senior positions must have an active and proven record of excellence in funded research, publications, and professional service, as well as a demonstrated ability to develop and lead collaborative research projects. In addition to developing or expanding a high-quality research program, all successful applicants must be committed to excellence in teaching at both the graduate and undergraduate levels. An earned Ph.D. in Computer Science or related disciplines is required.

Florida International University (FIU) is the state university of Florida in Miami. It is ranked by the Carnegie Foundation as a comprehensive, doctoral research university with high research activity. The School of Computing and Information Sciences (SCIS) is a rapidly growing program of excellence at the University, with 36 faculty members and over 1,800 students, including 80 Ph.D. students.  SCIS offers B.S., M.S., and Ph.D. degrees in Computer Science, an M.S. degree in Telecommunications and Networking, and B.S., B.A., and M.S. degrees in Information Technology. SCIS has received approximately $19.6M in the last four years in external research funding, has 14 research centers/clusters with first-class computing infrastructure and support, and enjoys broad and dynamic industry and international partnerships.

HOW TO APPLY

Applications, including a letter of interest, contact information, curriculum vitae, academic transcript, and the names of at least three references, should be submitted directly to the FIU Careers Website at careers.fiu.edu; refer to Job ID# 506754. The application review process will begin on January 1st, 2014, and will continue until the position is filled.  Further information can be obtained from the School website https://cis.fiu.edu, or by e-mail to recruit@cis.fiu.edu.

FIU is a member of the State University System of Florida and is an Equal Opportunity, Equal Access Affirmative Action Employer.