Professor of Practice (Finance)
A New College for a New Era Launching in Fall 2025, the Bellini College of Artificial Intelligence, Cybersecurity, and Computing will leverage the strengths of USF's highly ranked Computer Science and Engineering department. It will open with 67 expert faculty, over 3,000 students, and a program already positioned in the top 15% nationally. The faculty's distinction is highlighted by eleven NSF CAREER awards and numerous IEEE and AAAS fellows. The college is designed with a unique \"hub-and-spoke\" model to serve as a central hub for technological innovation while fostering deep interdisciplinary collaboration across the university, ensuring advancements in AI and cybersecurity catalyze progress in every field.
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Unparalleled Growth and Opportunity Faculty joining the Bellini College will be at the forefront of a major strategic expansion designed to establish USF as a global powerhouse in AI and cybersecurity. Our commitment, backed by new large-scale funding and USF's prestigious AAU membership, includes doubling our faculty in just four years. This creates an unparalleled growth environment for ambitious researchers and educators. You will have the resources and support to build pioneering programs, advance your career, and be part of an institution that actively fosters academic excellence and real-world impact.Minimum Qualifications for Professor of Practice: Terminal degree from an accredited institution in the field of specialization or equivalent qualifications based on professional experience that meet national and/or regional accreditation standards.
Preferred Qualifications for Professor of Practice: Preferred candidates should have past experience in teaching computer science, computer engineering, cybersecurity, and/or information technology. In addition, preferred candidates should have substantial industry experience.
This position may be subject to a Level 1 or Level 2 criminal background check
Applicants for USF employment are entitled to request reasonable accommodation(s) in the application process. A request is to be made at least five (5) working days prior to the time the accommodation(s) is needed. Contact the USF ADA Lead ( hr-ADA-Request@usf.edu ) to coordinate your accommodation request.Working at USF
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With approximately 16,000 employees, the University of South Florida is one of the largest employers in the Tampa Bay area. We are dedicated to cultivating a talented, engaged and driven workforce that strives to be bold. Employees excel in USF's rich academic environment, which fosters their development and advancement. In 2025, Forbes recognized USF as one of Florida's best large employers, ranked No. 1 among the state's 12 public universities. Our first-class benefits package includes medical, dental and life insurance plans, retirement plan options, employee and dependent tuition programs, generous leave, and hundreds of employee perks and discounts.
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About USF
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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, Sarasota-Manatee and USF Health. USF is recognized by U.S. News & World Report as a top 50 public university and the best value in Florida. U.S. News also ranks the USF Health Morsani College of Medicine as the No. 1 medical school in Florida and in the highest tier nationwide. 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 $738 million in research funding in 2024 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 more than $6 billion. USF's Division I athletics teams compete in the American Athletic Conference. Learn more at www.usf.edu .Set in the vibrant and rapidly growing Tampa Bay region, this is a unique opportunity to shape the future of technology in a city known for its dynamic economy and exceptional quality of life. These are non-tenure-earning, part-time roles on renewable multi-year contracts for industry leaders passionate about contributing to the teaching, research, or service mission of a transformative new college.
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We welcome specialists from every corner of computing, with a focus on 1) cutting-edge AI and software engineering, 2) robotic process automation, 3) state-of-the-art cybersecurity, software, and IT tools and practices, 4) certification-aligned course design, 5) AI law, policy, and ethics, and 6) frontier domains such as agentic AI, digital twins, and quantum computing.
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Preference will be given to candidates with substantial industry experience. Applicants should hold a PhD in a related discipline or possess a record of professional achievement equivalent to a terminal degree (e.g., 10+ years in senior technical or policy roles, industry-recognized certifications, and evidence of impact through patents, standards, or major deployments). A master's degree is needed as a minimum qualification to be able to teach undergraduate students.
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Applicants are asked to upload the following documentation as one PDF file:
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