"Assistant Professor in Applied Artificial Intelligence"

Job Details

Description
The School of Computing at Southern Illinois University Carbondale seeks applicants for one tenure-track Assistant Professor position in the area of Applied Artificial Intelligence, starting August 11, 2026. Review of applications will begin January 15, 2026 and continue until the position is filled.

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

Examples of Duties
The selected candidate will teach courses at both the graduate and undergraduate levels in Computer Science, conduct high quality research and direct graduate student research in computer science, participate in activities that support the school's mission of teaching, research, and service.

Qualifications
Minimum Qualifications:

1. Ph.D. in computer science or related field. ABD applicants will be considered if all requirements for the PhD will be completed by August 11, 2026. If all requirements for the PhD are not completed by this date, a term, non-tenure track appointment at a reduced rate of pay may be offered in accordance with university policy (https://policies.siu.edu/personnel-policies/chapter2/ch2faps/conting.php).
2. Evidence of high quality ongoing and future research.
3. Teaching competency for computer science courses at both the undergraduate and graduate level.
4. Specialty in Artificial Intelligence with extensive experiences applying AI techniques in various disciplines.

1. Extensive experience applying AI techniques in various disciplines is preferred.

Required Documents: Submit a letter of application, CV, research philosophy, 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.