Open Rank Tenure-Track Faculty in Core AI - Miner School of Computer & Information Sciences

General Summary of Position:

The Miner School of Computer & Information Sciences at the University of Massachusetts Lowell invites applications for a tenure-track, open-rank faculty position in the field of core Artificial Intelligence (AI), including but not limited to Generative AI, Foundation Models, Large Language Models (LLMs), Vision-Language Models (VLMs), World Models, AI Agents, Multimodal Learning, Machine Learning, and Trustworthy AI. Starting in September 2027, this role is expected to help build our programs in Applied Artificial Intelligence and to contribute to the development of our recently established Center for Artificial Intelligence Research Computing.

The University of Massachusetts Lowell:

25 miles northwest of Boston in the high-tech corridor of Massachusetts, the University of Massachusetts Lowell is an R1-rated research university with a national reputation in science, engineering, and technology. UMass Lowell is committed to educating students for lifelong success in a diverse world, and to conducting research and outreach activities that sustain the economic, environmental, and social health of the region and is currently ranked the #1 Public University in Massachusetts by the Wall Street Journal. Currently in the mid-point of a major strategic plan, aimed at strengthening our research excellence, student success, community partnership, and positive campus culture, we actively seek a diverse, talented candidate pool for this position.

The Miner School of Computer & Information Sciences:

The Miner School of Computer & Information Sciences (CIS) was launched in Summer 2022 and named in honor of our alumnus Rich Miner, co-founder of Android. CIS is part of the Kennedy College of Sciences, a vibrant multi-disciplinary home to training and research in the sciences at UML.

The School currently has 22 tenured and tenure-track faculty members, 9 full-time teaching faculty members, and a few adjunct instructors serving almost 1,000 BS students, 200 MS students, and 70 PhD students. Reflecting our strengths in research, the CIS programs include specializations in Robots, CyberSciences, Bioinformatics, and Computational Mathematics. In addition to these Computer Science Programs, our new program in Applied Artificial Intelligence and Data Science (AIDA) will be launched in Fall 2026. Our programs through the Graduate & Professional Studies college at UML also offer online MS and BS in Information Technology programs, with over 100 and over 600 students, respectively.

In research, our faculty in CIS has received external research funding from the NSF, DARPA, DOD, DHE, NIH, and multiple industry partners, with research expenditures more than doubled over the last five years. The School has 7 NSF CAREER Award recipients. More information about the School can be found at https://www.uml.edu/Sciences/computer-science/default.aspx.

Minimum Qualifications (Required):

• Applicants must hold a Ph.D. in computer and information sciences or a closely related discipline and must be committed to developing and sustaining externally funded research programs.
• Applicants must demonstrate strong potential to establish and maintain substantial research, teaching, and service, including the ability to publish refereed publications, obtain competitive external grants, and supervise postgraduate students.
• Applicants should have demonstrated capability of management and leadership that could apply in an academic environment.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Outstanding candidates with expertise in core areas of AI, including but not limited to Generative AI, Foundation Models, Large Language Models (LLMs), Vision-Language Models (VLMs), World Models, AI Agents, Multimodal Learning, Machine Learning, and Trustworthy AI, are encouraged to apply.
• The successful candidate is expected to develop and sustain a nationally recognized research program, provide leadership for the newly approved B.S. program in Applied Artificial Intelligence and Data Science, and teach undergraduate and graduate courses.
• Teaching responsibilities will include core courses within the school as well as specialized courses aligned with the candidate's areas of expertise.

Special Instructions to Applicants:

This position is full-time, benefited, and in the Massachusetts Society of Professors/MTA/NEA union. Anticipated salary range per the Collective Bargaining Agreement lists a minimum of $75,000 for Assistant Professor, with Associate Professor minimum $85,000 and Professor $100,000. Anticipated maximum salary based on Professor rank, qualifications, and department is not expected to exceed $233,000.

Review of applications will begin immediately and continue until the position is filled. However, the position may close once an adequate number of qualified applications is received.

Please include the following required documents with your application:

• Curriculum Vitae (CV)
• Cover Letter (Please include in your cover letter the rank of the position you are applying for)
• Teaching Statement/Philosophy (1-3 pages)
• Research Statement (1–3 pages), including research interests and future research plans
• Names and contact information of three references will be required during the application process.

Organization

Working at University of Massachusetts Lowell

Located in the culturally and historically rich Merrimack Valley in northeast Massachusetts, the University of Massachusetts Lowell is a vibrant research university that offers its 13,000 students more than 120 bachelor's, master's, professional master's and doctoral degree programs. Exciting opportunities in experiential and service learning, scholarship, community engagement, and international partnerships can be found across the Colleges of Fine Arts, Humanities and Social Sciences; Engineering; Management; Sciences; School of Health and Environment; and Graduate School of Education.

This is a time of unprecedented growth and opportunity at UMass Lowell. Student enrollment and retention have improved annually. Research funding and alumni giving have increased significantly and the campus has embarked on the construction of two new academic buildings: the Emerging Technologies & Innovation Center and the Health & Social Sciences Building.

The University of Massachusetts Lowell is committed to increasing diversity in its faculty, staff, and student populations, as well as curriculum and support programs, while promoting an inclusive environment. We seek candidates who can contribute to that goal and encourage you to apply and to identify your strengths in this area.

Mission Statement

The mission of the University of Massachusetts Lowell is to enhance the intellectual, personal and cultural development of its students through excellent, affordable educational programs. The University seeks to meet the needs of the Commonwealth today and into the future and supports the development of sustainable technologies and communities through its teaching, research, scholarship and engagement.