| Job Description: |
The Herbert Wertheim College of Engineering at the University of Florida invites applications for a full-time, non-tenure track, 12-month faculty position at the rank of Lecturer/Senior Lecturer/Master Lecturer (working title of Instructional Assistant/Associate/Full Professor. Although the anticipated hiring rank is Lecturer/Instructional Assistant Professor, senior levels will be considered based upon experience. If you are passionate about shaping the next generation of data scientists and AI engineers and possess a proven track record in academia and industry, we invite you to apply for this exciting opportunity.
Duties and responsibilities include teaching as well as updating and developing graduate engineering courses and may include both online as well as face‐to‐face instruction. Research in support of teaching may be included. In addition, there may be other service and teaching activities at the local, state, and national level, as well as at the university level, as directed by the department chair. Teaching assignments will be made according to background and experience and will be six to eight courses per year based on mutual agreement.
The ideal candidate would have experience in teaching graduate courses in computer science, demonstrating a deep understanding of advanced topics. Proficiency in Python programming is essential, and the candidate should have extensive hands-on experience with both TensorFlow and PyTorch frameworks. The successful candidate will possess expertise in the mathematics for machine learning and deep learning, showcasing a comprehensive knowledge of algorithms, models, and applications in these domains. The ability to effectively communicate complex concepts to graduate-level students, foster a collaborative learning environment, and stay abreast of the latest developments in the field is crucial.
The University of Florida is the flagship campus of the State of Florida university system and is ranked as the #1 best public US university according to the Wall Street Journal. UF is currently ranked as one of the top-6 best public universities, 6th according to the 2024 U.S. News & World Report of Best Colleges. UF is home to HiPerGator, which ranks 3rd among university supercomputers in the nation. In addition, the Herbert Wertheim College of Engineering is currently implementing a major expansion of faculty and state-of-the-art research and education facilities with a focus on AI. The Malachowsky Hall for Data Science & Information Technology, a 260,000 sq feet facility that serves as the hub for Artificial Intelligence, opened in Fall 2023. The College will reach 300 faculty members this year. For more information about our college initiatives, please visit http://eng.ufl.edu. The University and College count among its greatest strengths a value of broad diversity among faculty, students and staff and a robust, inclusive, and welcoming climate for learning and research. UF is committed to equal educational and employment opportunity and access and seeks individuals of all races, ethnicities, genders, and other attributes who, among their many exceptional qualifications, have a record of including a broad diversity of individuals in research and learning activities.
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| Special Instructions to Applicants: |
The search committee will begin reviewing applications immediately and will continue to receive applications until the position is filled. You must apply by submitting an application through UFCareers via https://facultyjobs.hr.ufl.edu/. (Job No. 530087) The application consists of attached PDF files of the following required documents: 1. Cover letter (summary and introduction; relate to hiring emphasis areas) 2. Curriculum vitae. 3. Names, addresses, phone numbers, and email addresses of three references. Additional documents should be uploaded as one PDF to the “other documents” selection in the application. 4. Personal Statement (including experience in working with diverse and underrepresented groups in engineering) 5. Statement of teaching philosophy and long-term goals The anticipated start date for this position is Fall 2024. For additional questions, contact Dr. Hans van Oostrom at oostrom@ufl.edu.
The selected candidate will be required to provide an official transcript to the hiring department upon hire. A transcript will not be considered “official” if a designation of “Issued to Student” is visible. Degrees earned from an educational institution outside of the United States are required to be evaluated by a professional credentialing service provider approved by National Association of Credential Evaluation Services (NACES).
If accommodation due to a disability is needed to apply for this position, please call 352-392-2477 or the Florida Relay System at 800-955-8771 (TDD). Hiring is contingent upon eligibility to work in the US. Searches are conducted in accordance with Florida's Sunshine Law.
The University of Florida is committed to nondiscrimination with respect to race, creed, color, religion, age, disability, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, marital status, national origin, political opinions or affiliations, genetic information, and veteran status in all aspects of employment including recruitment, hiring, promotions, transfers, discipline, terminations, wage and salary administration, benefits, and training.
Application must be submitted by 11:55 p.m. (ET) of the posting end date.
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