Adjunct Faculty - Artificial Intelligence at Katy Campus

Job Details

Department: Computer Science

Salary: Commensurate with experience

The University of Houston invites applications for multiple Adjunct Faculty positions in Artificial Intelligence (AI). The appointment will begin July 1, 2026 and continue through the end of the Fall Semester. Start date is flexible as long as before Sep 1, 2026, in the Department of Computer Science. This position is based at the UH Katy Campus in Katy, Texas.

The successful candidates will play a pivotal role in the newly developed MS in Artificial Intelligence (AI) initiative. We seek practitioners/scholars who can deliver a rigorous, industry-aligned education that equips students with both foundational knowledge and practical skills to excel in the rapidly evolving field of AI.

Responsibilities

• Teach a curated selection of core and elective courses within the MS in AI program.
• Potential course assignments include: Mathematical Foundations for AI, Introduction to Artificial Intelligence, Data Engineering for AI, Responsible AI, Machine Learning and Deep Learning, AI Systems Engineering and Deployment.
• Bridge the gap between academic theory and industrial engineering and application.
• Collaborate with the department to refine and update course materials.
• Mentor students in capstone projects.

Qualifications

• A graduate degree in Computer Science, Artificial Intelligence, Data Science, or a closely related discipline; PhD preferred.
• Practical experience designing, developing, and deploying AI solutions in real-world sectors is a distinct advantage.
• Demonstrated proficiency with modern AI tools and frameworks (e.g., PyTorch, TensorFlow), cloud platforms, and AI/ML-Ops workflows.
• Demonstrated ability to teach effectively; experience in in-person, online, or blended learning environments is a distinct advantage.

This is a contract position paid on a semester to semester basis and is not benefits-eligible nor is it promotion or tenure eligible.