Open Rank, 9 Month Salaried (Thinking Machines Endowed Chair)
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Location: Tallahassee, FL 32303
Description:
Department
Computer Science Department | Florida State University College of Arts and Sciences
Responsibilities
The Department of Computer Science at the Florida State University seeks a top scholar for a Thinking Machines Endowed Chair position to begin in August 2025. The faculty position is 9-month, full-time, and benefits eligible. We are particularly interested in a senior faculty member who has the experience and expertise to lead a cutting-edge research group. The focus areas include Systems Security, Compiler and Programming Languages, Machine Learning, Artificial Intelligence, Senor Systems and Networks, Human Computer Interactions, Computer Vision, Computer Graphics and Visualization, High-Performance Distributed and Cloud Systems, Quantum Computing, and Full-Stack Co-Design'ed Systems that support Machine Learning and Artificial Intelligence. Outstanding applicants in other areas will also be considered.
Qualifications
Applicants should hold a Doctoral degree from an accredited institution or the highest degree appropriate in the field of Computer Science or closely related field. We encourage candidates with outstanding academic credentials commensurate with tenured Associate or Full Professors.
Other Information
The department currently has 29 tenure-track and 7 specialized faculty members and offers degrees at the BS, MS, and PhD levels. Our annual research expenditure has been growing substantially in the past several years and was over four million dollars in the 2024 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 and a top 20 national public university. Its primary role is to serve as a center for advanced graduate and professional studies while emphasizing research and providing excellence in undergraduate education. Individuals from traditionally underrepresented groups are encouraged to apply. Further information can be found at: https://www.cs.fsu.edu/recruit .
View other faculty opportunities in the Department of Computer Science at Florida State University here: One Open-Rank and Three Assistant Professor Positions in Computer Science at Florida State University | Computer Science (fsu.edu)
Contact Info
Florida State University
Open-Rank Thinking Machines Endowed Chair Position Search
Department of Computer Science, College of Arts and Sciences
University Information
One of the nation's elite research universities, Florida State University preserves, expands, and disseminates knowledge in the sciences, technology, arts, humanities, and professions, while embracing a philosophy of learning strongly rooted in the traditions of the liberal arts and critical thinking. Founded in 1851, Florida State University is the oldest continuous site of higher education in Florida. FSU is a community steeped in tradition that fosters research, encourages creativity, and embraces diversity. At FSU, there's the excitement of being part of a vibrant academic and professional community, surrounded by people whose ideas are shaping tomorrow's news!
Learn more about our university and campuses.
FSU Total Rewards
FSU offers a robust Total Rewards package. Visit our website to learn more about our Compensation, Benefits, Wellness, Recognition, and Employee Development programs.
Use our interactive too l to calculate Total Compensation options based on potential salary, benefits and retirement contributions, earned leave, and other employment-related perks.
How To Apply
If qualified and interested in a specific Faculty job opening as advertised, apply to Florida State University at https://hr.fsu.edu/facultyjobs. If you are a current FSU employee, apply via myFSU > Self Service.
Applicants are required to complete the online application with all applicable information. Applications must include education details even if attaching a Vita.
Please include a curriculum vitae and statements of teaching and research philosophy with the online application. This position requires that you have three confidential professional letters of recommendation submitted on your behalf. These may be submitted directly by the references to [redacted] or applicants may follow the steps below to request the letters through our system:
1) After submitting your application, click the Careers link;
2) Click the My References link;
3) Click the Send/View Reference Request button next to the appropriate position; and
4) Follow the steps on that page to send your references a system generated email requesting they submit a letter of recommendation on your behalf.
You may also return to the My References link and click on "Send/View Reference Request" to see if your references have responded, add additional references, or resend requests.
Considerations
This is a Faculty position.
This position requires successful completion of a criminal history background check .
Screening will begin December 1, 2024 and will continue until the position is filled.
Equal Employment Opportunity
An Equal Opportunity/Access/Affirmative Action/Pro Disabled & Veteran Employer.
FSU's Equal Opportunity Statement can be accessed at : https://hr.fsu.edu/sites/g/files/upcbnu2186/files/PDF/Publications/diversity/EEO_Statement.pdf .
Computer Science Department | Florida State University College of Arts and Sciences
Responsibilities
The Department of Computer Science at the Florida State University seeks a top scholar for a Thinking Machines Endowed Chair position to begin in August 2025. The faculty position is 9-month, full-time, and benefits eligible. We are particularly interested in a senior faculty member who has the experience and expertise to lead a cutting-edge research group. The focus areas include Systems Security, Compiler and Programming Languages, Machine Learning, Artificial Intelligence, Senor Systems and Networks, Human Computer Interactions, Computer Vision, Computer Graphics and Visualization, High-Performance Distributed and Cloud Systems, Quantum Computing, and Full-Stack Co-Design'ed Systems that support Machine Learning and Artificial Intelligence. Outstanding applicants in other areas will also be considered.
Qualifications
Applicants should hold a Doctoral degree from an accredited institution or the highest degree appropriate in the field of Computer Science or closely related field. We encourage candidates with outstanding academic credentials commensurate with tenured Associate or Full Professors.
Other Information
The department currently has 29 tenure-track and 7 specialized faculty members and offers degrees at the BS, MS, and PhD levels. Our annual research expenditure has been growing substantially in the past several years and was over four million dollars in the 2024 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 and a top 20 national public university. Its primary role is to serve as a center for advanced graduate and professional studies while emphasizing research and providing excellence in undergraduate education. Individuals from traditionally underrepresented groups are encouraged to apply. Further information can be found at: https://www.cs.fsu.edu/recruit .
View other faculty opportunities in the Department of Computer Science at Florida State University here: One Open-Rank and Three Assistant Professor Positions in Computer Science at Florida State University | Computer Science (fsu.edu)
Contact Info
Florida State University
Open-Rank Thinking Machines Endowed Chair Position Search
Department of Computer Science, College of Arts and Sciences
University Information
One of the nation's elite research universities, Florida State University preserves, expands, and disseminates knowledge in the sciences, technology, arts, humanities, and professions, while embracing a philosophy of learning strongly rooted in the traditions of the liberal arts and critical thinking. Founded in 1851, Florida State University is the oldest continuous site of higher education in Florida. FSU is a community steeped in tradition that fosters research, encourages creativity, and embraces diversity. At FSU, there's the excitement of being part of a vibrant academic and professional community, surrounded by people whose ideas are shaping tomorrow's news!
Learn more about our university and campuses.
FSU Total Rewards
FSU offers a robust Total Rewards package. Visit our website to learn more about our Compensation, Benefits, Wellness, Recognition, and Employee Development programs.
Use our interactive too l to calculate Total Compensation options based on potential salary, benefits and retirement contributions, earned leave, and other employment-related perks.
How To Apply
If qualified and interested in a specific Faculty job opening as advertised, apply to Florida State University at https://hr.fsu.edu/facultyjobs. If you are a current FSU employee, apply via myFSU > Self Service.
Applicants are required to complete the online application with all applicable information. Applications must include education details even if attaching a Vita.
Please include a curriculum vitae and statements of teaching and research philosophy with the online application. This position requires that you have three confidential professional letters of recommendation submitted on your behalf. These may be submitted directly by the references to [redacted] or applicants may follow the steps below to request the letters through our system:
1) After submitting your application, click the Careers link;
2) Click the My References link;
3) Click the Send/View Reference Request button next to the appropriate position; and
4) Follow the steps on that page to send your references a system generated email requesting they submit a letter of recommendation on your behalf.
You may also return to the My References link and click on "Send/View Reference Request" to see if your references have responded, add additional references, or resend requests.
Considerations
This is a Faculty position.
This position requires successful completion of a criminal history background check .
Screening will begin December 1, 2024 and will continue until the position is filled.
Equal Employment Opportunity
An Equal Opportunity/Access/Affirmative Action/Pro Disabled & Veteran Employer.
FSU's Equal Opportunity Statement can be accessed at : https://hr.fsu.edu/sites/g/files/upcbnu2186/files/PDF/Publications/diversity/EEO_Statement.pdf .