Job Information

The Knight Foundation School of Computing and Information Sciences (KFSCIS) is a rapidly growing program of excellence at Florida International University (FIU). The School has 34 tenure-track faculty members and over 3,300 students, including 92 Ph.D. students, and close to 250 M.S. students. The School is engaged in on-going and exciting new and expanding programs for research, education, and outreach. The School offers B.A., B.S., M.S., and Ph.D. degrees in Computer Science, B.S. in Cybersecurity and Information Technology, and M.S. degrees in Telecommunications and Networking, Cyber-security, Data Science, and Information Technology. NSF HERD report ranks FIU #41 in R&D research expenditures in computer and information sciences.  SCIS has six research centers/clusters with first-class computing and support infrastructure and enjoys broad and dynamic industry and international partnerships.

Computer Science has been identified as one of the Universitys strategic growth areas, launching new expansion plans to educate and train technology talents for the burgeoning South Florida Tech Hub. We aim to add several new tenured and tenure track faculty members this year. These positions address a large-scale hiring effort at KFSCIS whereby we look to hire over 20 new faculty over the next few years as we surge to become one of the nations top Computer Science programs.  As such, we invite top researchers and educators with outstanding credentials to join our team and share this exciting journey with us.

The Knight Foundation School of Computing and Information Sciences encourages applications for multiple tenured and tenure-track faculty positions at all ranks. Candidates with expertise in various areas of Computer Science, especially in interdisciplinary areas, will receive full consideration. Ideal candidates for junior positions should have a record of exceptional research in their early careers with demonstrated abilities to pursue and lead a research program.  Candidates for senior positions must have an active and sustainable record of excellence in funded research, publications, and professional service, as well as demonstrated leadership in collaborative or interdisciplinary projects. All successful applicants must be committed to teaching excellence at both graduate and undergraduate levels. Applications are also encouraged from candidates with highly transformative research programs that extend the frontier of computing across disciplines.

A Ph.D. in Computer Science or related disciplines is required. KFSCIS is strongly committed to increasing the diversity of our faculty and welcomes applications from women, historically underrepresented population, and candidates with disabilities.  KFSCIS is committed to addressing the family needs of faculty, including dual-career couples and single parents.

Qualified candidates for Open-Rank Tenure-Track/Tenured faculty positions are encouraged to apply to 525175.  Visit https://facultycareers.fiu.edu/ and attach cover letter, curriculum vitae, statement of teaching philosophy, research statement, and diversity statement (encouraged but not mandatory).  Candidates are required to provide names and contact information for at least three references who will be contacted as determined by the search committee. We will start to review applications on November 8th. Applications will be accepted until the position is filled.

Pre-Employment Requirements

Criminal Background Check
Reference Checks
Educational Verification

How To Apply

Prospective Employee

If you have not created a registered account, you will be asked to create a username and password for use of the system. It is recommended that you provide an active/valid e-mail account as that will be the main source of communication regarding your status within the process. In this account, you are able to track your applicant status in "My Applications". 

In order to be considered eligible for the position as an internal candidate, departmental staff must meet minimum requirements of the position, be in good performance standing, and have been continuously employed at the University for at least six months.

Before you begin the process, we recommend that you are prepared to attach electronic copies of your resume, cover letter or any other documents within the application process. It is recommended that you combine your cover letter and resume/curriculum vitae into one attachment.  Attached documents should be in Microsoft Word or PDF format. All applicants are required to complete the online application including work history and educational details (if applicable), even when attaching a resume.

How To Apply

Current Employee

As a current employee, you must log into Employee Self Service (ESS) to apply for this and any other internal career opportunity of interest. In this account, you are able to track your applicant status in "My Applications". 

In order to be considered eligible for the position as an internal candidate, departmental staff must meet minimum requirements of the position, be in good performance standing, and have been continuously employed at the University for at least six months.

Before you begin the process, we recommend that you are prepared to attach electronic copies of your resume/ curriculum vitae, cover letter or any other documents within the application process.  It is recommended that you combine your cover letter and resume into one attachment. Attached documents should be in Microsoft Word or PDF format.

*This posting will close at 12:00 am of the close date.

Disclosures

Clery Notice

In compliance with the Jeanne Clery Disclosure of Campus Security Policy and Crime Statistics Act, the University Police department at Florida International University provides information on crimes statistics, crime prevention, law enforcement, crime reporting, and other related issues for the past three (3) calendar years. The FIU Annual Security report is available online at: https://police.fiu.edu/download/annual-security-fire-safety-report/.

To obtain a paper copy of the report, please visit the FIU Police Department located at 885 SW 109th Avenue, Miami, FL, 33199 (PG5 Market Station).

Pay Transparency

Florida International University will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant.  However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of  their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor’s legal duty to furnish information.

FIU is a member of the State University System of Florida and an Equal Opportunity, Equal Access, Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or protected veteran status.

About FIU

Florida International University is Miami’s public research university, focused on student success. According to U.S. News and World Report, FIU has 42 top-50 rankings in the nation among public universities. FIU is a top U.S. research university (R1), with more than $200 million in annual expenditures. FIU ranks 15th in the nation among public universities for patent production, which drives innovation, and is one of the institutions that helps make Florida the top state for higher education. The Next Horizon fundraising campaign is furthering FIU’s commitment to providing students Worlds Ahead opportunities. Today, FIU has two campuses and multiple centers, and supports artistic and cultural engagement through its three museums: Patricia & Phillip Frost Art Museum, the Wolfsonian-FIU, and the Jewish Museum of Florida-FIU. FIU is a member of Conference USA, with more than 400 student-athletes participating in 18 sports. The university has awarded more than 330,000 degrees to many leaders in South Florida and beyond. For more information about FIU, visit www.fiu.edu.