University of Central Florida
Assistant Professor or Associate Professor, School of Modeling, Simulation, and
University of Central Florida, Florida, New York, United States
Assistant Professor / Associate Professor, School of Modeling, Simulation, and Training
Posted 2 days ago. The position is open until filled.
Opportunity SMST at CECS of UCF invites outstanding applicants for a full‑time, 9‑month faculty position at the rank of assistant professor (tenure‑earning) or associate professor (tenured), starting in Fall 2026. The successful candidate is expected to teach graduate‑level courses, advise graduate students (Ph.D. and M.S.) and postdoctoral scholars, contribute to university and professional service, and establish a top‑quality, vigorous foundational or applied research program in one or more of the following areas: modeling and simulation of robotics and cybernetics; robotics‑human cooperation; embodied AI; IoT and industry 4.0; physics‑based and physics‑inspired modeling of physical‑digital systems; and design, optimization, and evaluation of robotic hardware, sensors, and actuators. Expertise in AI and machine learning within these robotic systems is strongly preferred. Application areas include defense, healthcare, advanced manufacturing, logistics & supply chains, smart cities, and emerging civil, commercial, and national security space‑related research.
Minimum Qualifications
Doctoral degree from an accredited institution in engineering, robotics, computer science, or a related field at the time of appointment.
Two years of faculty experience for assistant‑professor applicants, with a demonstrated record of teaching, research, and service commensurate with the rank.
Five years of faculty experience for associate‑professor applicants, with a demonstrated record of teaching, research, and service commensurate with the rank.
A sustained record of research and extramural funding commensurate with the rank applied for.
Preferred Qualifications
Experience mentoring doctoral students, postdoctoral scholars, and early‑career faculty.
Experience leading national and international interdisciplinary research collaborations.
Experience in academic administration, including research project management, personnel hiring, purchasing, and budget management.
Additional Application Materials Required
Curriculum vitae.
Letter of interest describing qualifications for the position, such as research agenda and teaching experience/interest.
Application Process & Contact UCF requires all applications and supporting documents to be submitted electronically through the Human Resources employment opportunities website: https://www.ucf.edu/jobs/. Please have all documents ready when applying, as the system does not allow later submission. The selected candidate will be required to submit official transcripts and, if applicable, U.S. degree equivalency evaluations. Questions regarding this search should be directed to Professor Grace Bochenek at Grace.Bochenek@ucf.edu.
Benefits
Benefit packages, including medical, dental, vision, life insurance, flexible spending, and employee assistance program.
Paid time off, including annual (12‑month faculty) and sick time off and paid holidays.
Retirement savings options.
Employee discounts, including tickets to many Orlando attractions.
Education assistance.
Flexible work environment.
And more… For more benefits information, view the UCF Employee Benefits Guide.
Other Important Information Unless explicitly stated, UCF expects employees to reside in Florida at the start of employment. Prior to offering employment to certain individuals in research‑related positions, UCF must conduct additional screening for citizens of foreign countries who are not permanent residents of the U.S. or who have had at least one year of education, employment, or training in China, Cuba, Iran, Russia, North Korea, Syria, or Venezuela. The additional screening applies to all research‑related positions, including faculty, graduate, post‑doctoral, undergraduate, and visiting appointments. UCF is proud to be a smoke‑free campus and an E‑Verify employer. If an accommodation due to a disability is needed to apply for this position, please call 407‑823‑1336 or email onac@ucf.edu. For general application or posting questions, please email talent@ucf.edu.
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Opportunity SMST at CECS of UCF invites outstanding applicants for a full‑time, 9‑month faculty position at the rank of assistant professor (tenure‑earning) or associate professor (tenured), starting in Fall 2026. The successful candidate is expected to teach graduate‑level courses, advise graduate students (Ph.D. and M.S.) and postdoctoral scholars, contribute to university and professional service, and establish a top‑quality, vigorous foundational or applied research program in one or more of the following areas: modeling and simulation of robotics and cybernetics; robotics‑human cooperation; embodied AI; IoT and industry 4.0; physics‑based and physics‑inspired modeling of physical‑digital systems; and design, optimization, and evaluation of robotic hardware, sensors, and actuators. Expertise in AI and machine learning within these robotic systems is strongly preferred. Application areas include defense, healthcare, advanced manufacturing, logistics & supply chains, smart cities, and emerging civil, commercial, and national security space‑related research.
Minimum Qualifications
Doctoral degree from an accredited institution in engineering, robotics, computer science, or a related field at the time of appointment.
Two years of faculty experience for assistant‑professor applicants, with a demonstrated record of teaching, research, and service commensurate with the rank.
Five years of faculty experience for associate‑professor applicants, with a demonstrated record of teaching, research, and service commensurate with the rank.
A sustained record of research and extramural funding commensurate with the rank applied for.
Preferred Qualifications
Experience mentoring doctoral students, postdoctoral scholars, and early‑career faculty.
Experience leading national and international interdisciplinary research collaborations.
Experience in academic administration, including research project management, personnel hiring, purchasing, and budget management.
Additional Application Materials Required
Curriculum vitae.
Letter of interest describing qualifications for the position, such as research agenda and teaching experience/interest.
Application Process & Contact UCF requires all applications and supporting documents to be submitted electronically through the Human Resources employment opportunities website: https://www.ucf.edu/jobs/. Please have all documents ready when applying, as the system does not allow later submission. The selected candidate will be required to submit official transcripts and, if applicable, U.S. degree equivalency evaluations. Questions regarding this search should be directed to Professor Grace Bochenek at Grace.Bochenek@ucf.edu.
Benefits
Benefit packages, including medical, dental, vision, life insurance, flexible spending, and employee assistance program.
Paid time off, including annual (12‑month faculty) and sick time off and paid holidays.
Retirement savings options.
Employee discounts, including tickets to many Orlando attractions.
Education assistance.
Flexible work environment.
And more… For more benefits information, view the UCF Employee Benefits Guide.
Other Important Information Unless explicitly stated, UCF expects employees to reside in Florida at the start of employment. Prior to offering employment to certain individuals in research‑related positions, UCF must conduct additional screening for citizens of foreign countries who are not permanent residents of the U.S. or who have had at least one year of education, employment, or training in China, Cuba, Iran, Russia, North Korea, Syria, or Venezuela. The additional screening applies to all research‑related positions, including faculty, graduate, post‑doctoral, undergraduate, and visiting appointments. UCF is proud to be a smoke‑free campus and an E‑Verify employer. If an accommodation due to a disability is needed to apply for this position, please call 407‑823‑1336 or email onac@ucf.edu. For general application or posting questions, please email talent@ucf.edu.
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