Assistant Professor - School of Computing

About this role

Department School of Computing, Chair Compensation Negotiable   General Description/Primary Purpose: The School of Computing is seeking a 9-month, tenure- earning, Assistant Professor, in the School of Computing. Position responsibilities include teaching two courses per semester in fall and spring, research, and service. Applicants with research interests in all areas of computing are encouraged to apply.   Supervisor: This position reports to the Director of the School of Computing.   Working Hours: Varies   Supervision Exercised: This is not a supervisory role.   Required Licensure: N/A   Required Qualifications: • Awarded a Ph.D. degree (or will have been awarded a Ph.D. degree) in the field of computing from an accredited institution by the employment start date.

  Preferred Qualifications / Skills: • 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 • Demonstrate the potential for excellence in teaching and in research

  Anticipated Start Date: The position is expected to begin on August 2, 2027.

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)  

Job Posting Close Date:   Open until filled.

How to Apply:  

Applicants must complete an online application and   submit   the   documents required by the application. Please list contact information for three professional references. If you have any q uestions about this position, please contact   Dr.   Indika Kahanda   at (904) 620- 1326,   or by e-mail at   indika.kahanda@unf.edu .  

Application Review Date:   Initial review of applications will begin on   August 31, 2026 .  

  Statement(s) of Understanding This position requires a background check. In conjunction with the University's 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 University’s 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 The University of North Florida (UNF) is committed to providing an inclusive and welcoming environment for all who interact in our community. In building this environment, we strive to attract students, faculty and staff from a variety of cultures, backgrounds and life experiences. The University of North Florida does not commit or permit discrimination or harassment on the basis of genetic information, race, color, religion, age, sex, disability, marital status, national origin, or veteran status in any educational, employment, social, recreational program or activity that it offers. In addition, UNF will not commit or permit retaliation against an individual who reports discrimination or harassment or an individual who cooperates in an investigation of an alleged violation of university regulation.

Carnegie UNF is a Carnegie Community Engaged Institution. This designation celebrates the University’s collaboration with community partners from the local to the global level. It reflects UNF’s mission to contribute to the public good and prepare educated, engaged citizens.

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