Position Summary: The Center of Innovation, Technology and Aging (CITA) and the College of AI, cybersecurity and computing (CAICC) are jointly seeking to hire an Assistant Research Professor whose research aligns with CITA's research vision and can teach computer science undergraduate and graduate courses. Preferred candidates will have completed a PhD in computer science or a related area from an accredited institution. Successful candidates will mentored by the Center Director for research and grant proposal development. This recruitment is for a non-tenure earning full-time research position, renewable for up to two years. The expected teaching load is two courses per academic year - some courses can be in the candidate's research area. Successful candidates can start as early as summer 2025. An application package should include a cover letter, curriculum vitae, statements describing research and teaching experience and goals, and the names and contact information of at least three references. Applicants must electronically submit the application packet as one PDF file. Center of Innovation, Technology and Aging (CITA). CITA has 35 affiliated professors from eight colleges across the three USF campuses: College of AI, cybersecurity and computing; College of Engineering; College of Behavioral and Community Sciences; College of Arts and Sciences; Morsani College of Medicine; College of Education; College of Nursing; College of Public Health. The Center is supported by a team of research coordinators and research assistants. CITA is dedicated to developing intelligent systems and technologies to transform the landscape of care for individuals with AD/ADRD, and subsequently for other vulnerable older adults with disabilities such as Parkinson's disease and those recovering from stroke. Established in 2024, the Bellini College of Artificial Intelligence, Cybersecurity and Computing is the first of its kind in Florida and one of the pioneers in the nation to bring together the disciplines of artificial intelligence, cybersecurity and computing into a dedicated college. The college serves as a central hub for advancing foundational knowledge and interdisciplinary collaborations, catalyzing innovation across all academic fields. By integrating AI and cybersecurity expertise into varied disciplines, the college fosters a seamless environment where ethical, secure and responsible computing technologies are developed The college's structure is both integrative and pioneering, applying a "hub-and-spoke" model to maintain strong ties with colleges across USF while serving as a dedicated focal point for artificial intelligence, cybersecurity and computing education and research. USF's bold investment in the college reflects its strategic vision for rapid expansion and influence in AI, cybersecurity, and computing on a national and global scale. The college has support to double its faculty in the next four years. It is a plan driven by increased federal and state funding opportunities and supported by USF's recent induction into the prestigious Association of American Universities (AAU). Faculty will be part of a growth trajectory fostering a pioneering research and development culture, creating unmatched opportunities to advance their careers in an institution that values innovation, societal impact, and academic excellence. The University of South Florida, a high-impact research university dedicated to student success and committed to community engagement, generates an annual economic impact of more than $6 billion. With campuses in Tampa, St. Petersburg and Sarasota-Manatee, USF serves approximately 50,000 students who represent nearly 150 different countries. For five consecutive years, U.S. News & World Report has ranked USF as one of the nation's top 50 public universities, including the current USF's ranking of 45. In 2023, USF became the first public university in Florida in nearly 40 years to be invited to join the Association of American Universities, a prestigious group of the leading universities in the United States and Canada. Through $461 millions dollars in research expenditure in 2022-23 and as one of top universities in the world for securing new patents, USF is a leader in solving global problems and improving lives. USF is a member of the American Athletic Conference. Learn more at www.usf.edu.