Associate or Full Professor in Artificial Intelligence – Sample Job Description
Our client is seeking a dynamic and innovative scholar for the position of Associate or Full Professor in Artificial Intelligence (AI). This full-time, tenure-track role is designed for candidates with a proven track record in AI research, teaching, and interdisciplinary collaboration. The successful candidate will contribute to advancing the institution’s academic mission through impactful AI-focused scholarship, teaching, and mentorship.
Qualifications:
- Education: The Associate or Full Professor in Artificial Intelligence will have a PhD in computer science, artificial intelligence, library/information studies, or a closely related field, with a demonstrated record of excellence in research and teaching.
- Experience:
- Associate Professor: At least 5 years of academic experience with evidence of a focused scholarly agenda.
- Full Professor: At least 9 years of academic experience and an established reputation in AI research.
- Research Expertise:
- A record of impactful research in areas such as AI in education, ethics in AI, AI literacy, and AI-driven tools for learning and information systems.
- Contributions to topics including designing AI-integrated spaces, AI-enhanced curricula, and evaluating AI-based platforms and technologies.
- Teaching Excellence: Demonstrated effectiveness in teaching, supported by evidence such as course evaluations, syllabi, teaching awards, or peer reviews.
- Mentorship: Experience advising and mentoring graduate students at the Master’s and Doctoral levels.
- Funding Potential: A record of securing or potential to secure extramural funding for AI research initiatives.
- Collaboration: A proven commitment to interdisciplinary research and fostering a collaborative academic environment.
Responsibilities:
- Research:
- The Associate or Full Professor in Artificial Intelligence will establish and maintain an active research agenda in AI, with a focus on applications, societal impacts, and ethical considerations.
- Publish in high-impact journals and present findings at leading conferences.
- Pursue and secure external funding to support research activities.
- Teaching:
- Develop and deliver courses in face-to-face and online modalities, primarily at the graduate level, with opportunities for undergraduate instruction.
- Create curricula that explore the intersection of AI and information sciences, particularly in applications for libraries, education, and knowledge systems.
- Mentorship:
- Advise and mentor graduate students, providing guidance on research projects and professional development.
- Service:
- Contribute to departmental, institutional, and professional service initiatives.
- Engage in activities that promote the institution’s leadership in AI research and education.
Preferred Areas of Expertise:
- AI ethics, privacy, and bias mitigation.
- Development and evaluation of AI-driven tools, platforms, and curricula.
- Societal impacts of AI, including applications in libraries, education, and public information systems.
- AI-enhanced design of inclusive learning and knowledge-sharing environments.
Application Requirements:
Candidates are required to submit the following:
- A letter of application, including a research statement emphasizing AI as a core area of expertise.
- Curriculum Vitae (CV).
- Two sample publications or pieces of scholarly work.
- A teaching portfolio (e.g., sample syllabi, teaching evaluations, or evidence of instructional effectiveness).
- A list of three references, including contact details (name, phone number, and email).
- Three letters of recommendation (required only for finalists, must be signed and on official letterhead).
Benefits:
- Salary: Competitive and commensurate with experience and achievements.
- Comprehensive Benefits: Includes health and life insurance, generous paid leave, and access to state retirement programs.
- Hours per Week: Full-time academic position with flexible scheduling aligned with research and teaching commitments.
Key Responsibilities:
- Design: Conceptualize, create, and evaluate AI-driven designs, tools, and curricula that enhance learning and information systems.
- Research Applications: Analyze AI’s complexities and explore its implications for libraries, knowledge dissemination, and pedagogy.
- Ethics and Impact: Investigate ethical, societal, and cultural dimensions of AI, emphasizing privacy, inclusivity, and bias mitigation.
The selected candidate will join a collaborative faculty team dedicated to advancing the role of AI in academic and societal contexts.
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