"Assistant Lecturer in Applied Artificial Intelligence"

Description

The School of Computing is seeking qualified applicants for a term-based, non-tenure track faculty position starting August 11, 2026.

Salary is competitive and commensurate with qualifications and experience, while also considering internal equity.

Examples of Duties

The selected candidate will design and teach courses in Applied Generative AI for the University Core Curriculum (UCC). The selected candidate will also teach AI related courses in the School of Computing.

Qualifications

Minimum Qualifications:

Minimum qualifications are a Master of Science degree in Computer Science or a closely related area at time of appointment, and extensive experience applying AI techniques in various disciplines. Rank of appointment is dependent on the academic degree held. Appointment will be at the rank of Assistant Lecturer for an individual with a master’s degree, and at the rank of Assistant Professor of Practice with a doctorate.

Preferred Qualifications:

Experience designing and teaching applied AI courses in academia or industry is preferred.

Required Documents

Submit a letter of application, CV, teaching philosophy, transcripts, and three references.

Contact:

Kimberly Skala, hiring@cs.siu.edu

Southern Illinois University Carbondale is an R1 Opportunity University with a statewide economic impact of $2.7 billion dollars. We offer 200+ undergraduate degrees, minors and specializations, 79 master’s degrees, and 40 doctoral degrees. Our main campus is 1,136 acres, with additional acreage in University Farms, Touch of Nature Outdoor Education Center, and other facilities. The university is an essential part of the city of Carbondale and an important contributor to the culture of the entire region. While Carbondale includes many of the amenities of urban life, it retains its small-town flavor. Cost of living is considerably lower in the region than similar areas elsewhere, and many employees commute from nearby counties.

The Southern Illinois region is distinct from the rest of the state, boasting considerable natural beauty including the Shawnee National Forest, many state parks, national wildlife areas, and several lakes beloved for recreation. Local foods are readily available in the area, with a variety of eateries and a growing specialized food truck presence. The area is home to the Shawnee Hills Wine Trail, an official wine appellation designation. The wineries extend the cultural reach of the community, hosting live music and continual art exhibits. The campus itself is a microcosm of the area, with a lake and forest on campus, as well as traditional collegiate architecture, quad, and residential halls. Students enjoy outdoor study areas as well as specialized computer labs scattered across campus, including in the three million volume Morris Library. To learn about employee benefits, employee tuition waivers, and find resources about Carbondale and the Southern Illinois region, visit: https://jobs.siu.edu/.

SIU Carbondale is an Equal Opportunity Employer, including but not limited to disability and/or veteran status.