Florida Gulf Coast University - Assistant Professor

The Department of Computing and Software Engineering in the U.A. Whitaker College of Engineering is seeking a professor at the Assistant/Associate rank possessing a Ph.D. in software engineering, computer science, computer engineering or closely related field specializing in any area of computer science or software engineering. Candidates specializing in cybersecurity are especially encouraged to apply.

With Florida Gulf Coast University experiencing double digit enrollment increases and record high application volume, this is an ideal time for innovative computing and software engineering candidates to consider a move to Southwest Florida, where the economy is strong and poised for growth in the coming decade. FGCU enjoys strong support from companies located in the region, including Arthrex, Callminer, Hertz, Gartner, and Lee Health as well as the real estate and hospitality industries.

Florida Gulf Coast University under the leadership of the U.A. Whitaker College of Engineering recently established the DENDTRITIC Institute - A Human-Centered AI and Data Science Institute. This university wide institute provides support to faculty wanting to form collaborations across campus around topics related to AI, data science, and cybersecurity. The DENDTRITIC Institute is primarily managed by the faculty in the Department of Computing and Software Engineering. The institute complements the department's two new programs in Computer Science plus its existing bachelor's degree program in Software Engineering. The bachelor's degree program in Computer Science started in the Fall 2024 while the masters degree program in Computer Science started in the Spring 2025. Both programs have concentrations in data science and cybersecurity while the bachelor's degree program also has a concentration in Software Engineering. The bachelor's degree program in Software Engineering currently has over 400 students and is the largest program in the college. All undergraduate degree programs in the college are accredited or seeking accreditation as soon as eligible.

Successful candidates will teach, be involved in course and/or curriculum development, be active in research and scholarship, take part in college and university committees and initiatives and engage in community service. Help strengthen and expand the course of this thriving department located on FGCU's lush 800- acre campus where sustainability is a primary focus. A 125,000-squrefoot LEED-certified classroom and lab building will open in the current academic year.

Florida Gulf Coast University is a comprehensive university dedicated to quality education, research, and service. All faculty are expected to: be excellent teachers, responsive to changing professional needs; be committed to innovative delivery of instruction resulting in improved student learning; be committed to effective use of technology including distance learning; perform impactful research leading to demonstrable research productivity such as peer reviewed scholarship, patent applications, and grant applications, among others; and provide service to the College, University and Community. teaching assignments may be on the main campus or at off-campus sites within our region.

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