Assistant/Associate Professor: Artificial Intelligence Cluster Hire
About The Position
The College of Engineering at the University of North Texas seeks faculty for an artificial intelligence research cluster. Two faculty lines are available: one Assistant Professor position in the Department of Computer Science and Engineering and one Assistant or Associate Professor position in any department in the College of Engineering. Applicants may come from any engineering background and are expected to collaborate within the cluster and across the College while supporting their home department. The cluster seeks candidates advancing AI and machine learning foundations, including areas such as reinforcement learning, biocomputing, and AI’s emerging intersection with quantum computing. It also seeks candidates applying these methods to engineered systems, whether computational or physical, and welcomes research addressing AI for engineering and computer science education. Successful candidates will develop and sustain a nationally recognized, externally funded research program; teach undergraduate and graduate courses; mentor graduate students and trainees; foster interdisciplinary collaborations; and contribute service to the university, profession, and broader research community. The University of North Texas is a Tier 1 research institution. The College of Engineering is located at Discovery Park in Denton and supports a collaborative, cross-disciplinary research community. This position is security sensitive; employees may conduct research on, work on, or have the ability to access critical organizational infrastructure and must maintain its security and integrity.
Requirements
- Ph.D. in a related engineering discipline.
- For Assistant Professor: strong publication record and potential to secure research funding and mentor graduate students.
- For Associate Professor: sustained record of mentoring junior faculty, advising graduate students, providing service to the University and profession, and securing external research funding.
- Ability to maintain the security and integrity of infrastructure related to the role.
Responsibilities
- Develop and sustain a nationally recognized, externally funded research program.
- Teach undergraduate and graduate courses.
- Mentor graduate students and trainees.
- Foster interdisciplinary collaborations within the cluster and across the College of Engineering.
- Support the candidate’s home department.
- Contribute meaningful service to the university, profession, and broader research community.
- Maintain the security and integrity of critical organizational infrastructure related to the role.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Senior
Education Level
Ph.D. or professional degree
