Software engineer
- Location
- San Francisco
- Type
- Full time
- Compensation
- $150k-$200k
- Posted
- 2 days ago
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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, 2027. Salary is negotiable.
Successful candidates will have developed expertise in the critical evaluation and benchmarking of AI systems in applied use within information systems and human behavior.
We welcome candidates from any area of expertise, with particular interest in those working in:
Minimum qualifications: Ph.D. in Information Science or a closely related discipline (e.g., Data Science/Analytics, Computational Social Science, Information Systems, etc.) from an accredited institution 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 emphasizes the critical evaluation and benchmarking of artificial intelligence (AI) systems as applied to human behavior and information systems. We especially seek scholars who examine the socio-technical dimensions of AI and other emerging computing systems, including their influence on human capabilities, practices, organizations, and society. We also welcome candidates who develop innovative forms of human–computer interaction and rigorously investigate the societal and theoretical impacts of these technologies.
Additional preferred qualifications:
Information for Applicants:
Position is open until filled, with initial review of applications beginning on December 7, 2026.
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.
The University of South Florida is a top-ranked research university serving approximately 50,000 students from across the globe at campuses in Tampa, St. Petersburg and USF Health. In 2025, U.S. News & World Report recognized USF with its highest overall ranking in university history, as a top 50 public university for the seventh consecutive year and as one of the top 15 best values among all public universities in the nation. U.S. News also ranks the USF Health Morsani College of Medicine in the highest tier, placing it as one of the top 16 medical schools in the nation and inside the top 10 among public universities. USF is a member of the Association of American Universities (AAU), a group that includes only the top 3% of universities in the U.S. With an all-time high of $750 million in research funding in 2025 and as a top 20 public university for producing U.S. patents, USF uses innovation to transform lives and shape a better future. The university generates an annual economic impact of nearly $10 billion for the state of Florida. USF’s Division I athletics teams compete in the American Conference. Learn more at www.usf.edu.