"Assistant Professor, Artificial Intelligence (Tenure Track)"

Position Highlights

The College of Information Science at the University of Arizona invites applications for multiple tenure-eligible (TE) Assistant Professor positions to begin in Fall 2026. The college is seeking candidates with expertise in artificial intelligence (AI), specifically in AI-driven cybersecurity or cyber operations, or expertise in trustworthiness, explainability, or fairness in AI.

The College of Information Science's world-class faculty conduct interdisciplinary research in artificial intelligence, cybersecurity, archival studies, virtual reality, biodiversity informatics, data management and curation, computer vision, computer-mediated communication and learning, natural language processing, social networking, human-computer interfaces, dark networks, computational art and creation, cultural heritage informatics, library sciences and beyond. The college supports seven undergraduate degrees and five graduate degrees, including the #3 ranked Cybersecurity MS, the #4 ranked Data Science MS, and the #24 ranked Library and Information Science MA.

The University of Arizona is a Research 1 institution (very high research spending and doctorate production), a Hispanic serving institution, and the state's only public land grant university. Located in the heart of Tucson (a UNESCO City of Gastronomy) the campus is surrounded by mountains and the Sonoran Desert, boasts a distinctive southwestern look, and enjoys more than 300 days of sunshine each year.

Outstanding UA benefits include health, dental, and vision insurance plans; life insurance and disability programs; paid vacation, sick leave, and holidays; UA/ASU/NAU tuition reduction for the employee and qualified family members; retirement plans; access to UA recreation and cultural activities; and more!

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Duties & Responsibilities

• Maintain an active research agenda in artificial intelligence
• Secure internal/external funding for research program
• Advise and mentor students, including directing and supervising dissertations
• Teach graduate and undergraduate courses in information science and/or cyber science
• Provide service to academic and professional communities and beyond
• Support and contribute to the initiatives in the college and university

Minimum Qualifications

• Ph.D. in information science, computer science, computer engineering, cybersecurity or a related field, completed before start date.
• Recent AI-related publications in respected venues.

Preferred Qualifications

The following preferred qualifications must be demonstrated on CV or application:

• Research: A strong publication record in artificial intelligence and a research agenda with promising future research directions.
• Specialization: Expertise in AI-driven cybersecurity or cyber operations; or expertise in trustworthiness, explainability, or fairness in AI.
• Funding: Experience in writing or helping write proposals for external funding.
• Recognition: Recognized by their research community (best paper, best reviewer, etc.).
• Teaching: Experience in teaching students at the graduate and/or undergraduate level.
• Mentoring: Experience in mentoring students, peers, and colleagues.
• Outreach: Experience in outreach and working across campus as well as within local communities, businesses, schools, or other groups not often engaged in information science or cyber science.
• Collaboration: Experience in working collaboratively with faculty, students, or staff from different backgrounds

Rank:

Assistant Professor

Tenure Information

Tenure Track (T/TE)

FLSA:

Exempt

Full Time/Part Time:

Full Time

Number of Hours Worked per Week:

40

Job FTE:

1.0

Work Calendar:

Academic

Job Category:

Faculty

Benefits Eligible:

Yes - Full Benefits

Rate of Pay:

DOE

Compensation Type:

salary at 1.0 full-time equivalency (FTE)

Type of criminal background check required:

Name-based criminal background check (non-security sensitive)

Number of Vacancies:

1

Contact Information for Candidates

Steven Bethard | bethard@arizona.edu

Open Until Filled:

Yes

Documents Needed to Apply:

Curriculum Vitae (CV), Cover Letter, and Three Additional Documents

Special Instructions to Applicant

Please include the following documents within your application:
* Curriculum Vitae
* Cover Letter (preferred length: <1 page)
* Research Statement (preferred length: 1-2 pages)
* Statement of Teaching Philosophy (preferred length: 1-2 pages)
* Reference Contact List with a minimum of three professional references and their contact information. References will only be called after a campus visit.

Apply by December 15, 2025