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Position Information
Job Title
Assistant Professor of Artificial Intelligence
Position Number
977278, 977301
Department
Computer Science
Salary
Commensurate with qualifications and experience
Remote
No
Job Summary
The Department of Computer Science at Angelo State University
invites applications for two full-time, nine-month, tenure-track
Assistant Professor positions in Artificial Intelligence, beginning
in August 2027. The successful candidates will support
undergraduate and graduate programs in Artificial Intelligence and
Computer Science through teaching, research, student mentoring,
curriculum development, and service.
Applications are encouraged from candidates across the full breadth
of artificial intelligence, including both software- and
hardware-oriented areas. Relevant fields may include machine
learning, generative AI, natural language processing, computer
vision, robotics, autonomous systems, edge and embedded AI,
computer architecture, AI accelerators, neuromorphic computing, and
hardware-software co-design.
Each faculty member will normally teach three courses per semester,
maintain an active research agenda, pursue external funding, mentor
students, and contribute to interdisciplinary AI initiatives across
the university. The academic appointment, tenure home, and formal
evaluation pathway are within the Department of Computer
Science.
Essential Duties
- Teach three undergraduate and/or graduate courses per semester
in artificial intelligence, computer science, data science,
computer engineering, or related areas, as assigned by the
Department Chair.
Develop and continuously improve courses, laboratories,
assignments, and other instructional materials that support
Artificial Intelligence and Computer Science programs.
Maintain an active research and scholarly agenda in artificial
intelligence or a related field, including software-, systems-, or
hardware-oriented research.
Develop and submit proposals for external funding and
participate in externally funded research, educational, or
workforce-development initiatives.
Mentor undergraduate and graduate students in research,
capstone projects, applied AI projects, professional development,
and career preparation.
Collaborate with faculty across Computer Science, Engineering,
and other disciplines on AI-related research, curriculum, student
projects, and institutional initiatives.
Participate in departmental, college, and university service,
including assessment, advising, recruitment, student success,
committee work, outreach, and program development.
Develop appropriate partnerships with industry, government,
educational institutions, and community organizations to advance AI
education, research, and workforce development.
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
Knowledge
- Knowledge of artificial intelligence concepts, methods,
systems, and applications, with depth in one or more software-,
systems-, or hardware-oriented areas.
- Knowledge of current and emerging developments in artificial
intelligence, computer science, computer engineering, or related
disciplines.
- Knowledge of effective teaching practices, student-learning
assessment, curriculum development, and instructional
technology.
- Knowledge of research methods, scholarly publication, grant
development, and externally funded projects.
- Knowledge of ethical, secure, responsible, and transparent uses
of artificial intelligence, including privacy, bias, reliability,
and societal impact.
Skills
- Effective teaching and student-engagement skills at the
undergraduate and graduate levels.
- Research, scholarly writing, technical presentation, and
grant-development skills.
- Skills in developing and improving curricula, courses,
laboratories, assignments, and applied projects.
- Effective written, oral, interpersonal, and technical
communication skills.
- Student mentoring, academic advising, and career-development
skills.
- Collaboration and partnership-development skills across
academic disciplines, industry, government, and community
organizations.
Abilities
- Ability to teach courses in artificial intelligence, computer
science, computer engineering, data science, or related areas.
- Ability to maintain an active research agenda and produce
appropriate scholarly products.
- Ability to mentor students in research, capstone experiences,
applied projects, and professional development.
- Ability to teach effectively in face-to-face, online, or hybrid
formats as assigned.
- Ability to collaborate across Computer Science, Engineering,
and other disciplines.
- Ability to adapt teaching and research activities in response
to rapidly evolving technologies and workforce needs.
- Ability to contribute effectively to departmental, college,
university, professional, and community service.
Minimum Qualifications
- An earned doctorate in Computer Science, Artificial
Intelligence, Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Data
Science, or a closely related field from an accredited institution
or international equivalent. ABD candidates will be considered,
provided the doctorate is completed no later than September 1,
2027.
- Academic preparation and expertise appropriate for teaching
undergraduate and graduate courses in Artificial Intelligence,
Computer Science, Computer Engineering, or related areas.
- Evidence of, or demonstrated potential for, effective
university-level teaching and student mentoring.
- Evidence of, or demonstrated potential for, an active research
and scholarly agenda in artificial intelligence or a related
software-, systems-, or hardware-oriented field.
- Ability to contribute effectively to the instructional,
research, and service missions of the Department of Computer
Science and the university.
Preferred Qualifications
Physical Requirements
No physical requirements.
EEO Statement
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment
without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age,
disability, genetic information, or status as a protected
veteran.
In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act ( ADA ),
Angelo State University is committed to providing reasonable
accommodations to ensure equal access to employment opportunities
for qualified individuals with disabilities. We are committed to
ensuring that a qualified individual with a disability has the same
rights and privileges in employment as non-disabled employees. If
an accommodation is requested for the job application process,
please contact our office at (325) 942-2168 or email us at
hr@angelo.edu .
