Assistant Professor - School of Information - Information Security & Intelligence Analysis
The School of Information at the University of South Florida seeks to fill a 9-month, full-time and tenure-earning, Assistant Professor position with a start date of August 7, 2026. Salary is negotiable.
Minimum qualifications: Doctoral degree from an accredited institution in Information Science, Information Technology, Security Studies or a closely related discipline (e.g. Computer Science, Information Systems, Data Science/Analytics, etc.) is required. Applications from individuals who are ABD will be accepted, but the degree must be conferred by appointment start date. Must meet university criteria for appointment to the rank of Assistant Professor.
Preferred qualifications: Preference will be given to applicants whose research focuses on Cyber and/or Strategic Intelligence Tradecraft or Information Security/Cybersecurity, who have strong quantitative research skills, a demonstrated record of scholarly research and publication, university-level teaching experience and a clearly articulated research agenda.
How To Apply:
Apply online by completing the required information and including your experience as it relates to the qualifications stated above. When applying to an opening you will have the opportunity to upload the required application materials listed below. Only online applications are accepted for this position.
When applying, please attach the following documents as one combined PDF:
- Cover letter
- Curriculum Vita
- Research statement and select publications (no more than three)
- Teaching statement
- Service statement
- Names and contact information for three (3) references
Position is open until filled, with initial review of applications beginning on November 1, 2025.
Conclusion of this search is subject to final budget approval. According to Florida Law, applications and meetings regarding them are open to the public. USF is an Equal Opportunity/Equal Access institution. For disability accommodations, contact Geneva Jones at (813) 974-3522 or gljones1@usf.edu a minimum of five working days in advance. This position is subject to Foreign Influence Screening. House Bill 7017 (“HB 7017”)