Assistant/Associate Professor, History of Artificial Intelligence
About The Position
The Department of History in the School of Humanities and Arts at Rice University in Houston, Texas, seeks applicants for a tenure-track assistant or associate professor in the history of artificial intelligence, broadly conceived. A PhD or equivalent degree in History or a closely related field is required by the time of appointment. The area of geographical specialization is open. The appointment will begin on July 1, 2027. We seek applicants from any sub-field of history and welcome all historical methodologies and approaches, such as social, cultural, intellectual, political, economic, business histories, the history of war, and the history of science, amongst others. The successful candidate will be expected to teach and advise students at both the graduate and undergraduate levels. Rice University has a semester-based teaching schedule with a 2-2 teaching load. The University expects faculty members to maintain an active program of scholarly research and publication and to contribute service to the Department, University, and profession. This position will complement the Department of History’s strengths and course offerings at the graduate and undergraduate levels. The successful candidate will join a growing cluster of scholars of AI across the university, reflecting Rice’s broad strategic investment in becoming a global leader in Responsible AI. In particular, the successful candidate will have opportunities for close intellectual collaboration and shared programming with a concurrent hire in the Department of Anthropology focused on the Social and Cultural Dimensions of AI. The candidate will also build bridges between History and interdisciplinary initiatives at Rice, including the Ken Kennedy Institute, Data Sciences, the Medical Humanities Program, the Science and Technology Studies Program, Environmental Studies, and the Baker Institute for Public Policy. Applicants will be evaluated based on the following criteria: demonstrated excellence in historical research; clear evidence of teaching effectiveness at the university level; and ability to mentor and teach a diverse student body. Review of applications will begin on November 15, 2026, and will continue until the position is filled.
Requirements
- PhD or equivalent degree in History or a closely related field by the time of appointment.
- Demonstrated excellence in historical research.
- Clear evidence of teaching effectiveness at the university level.
- Ability to mentor and teach a diverse student body.
Nice To Haves
- Applicants from any sub-field of history are welcome.
- All historical methodologies and approaches are welcome, such as social, cultural, intellectual, political, economic, business histories, the history of war, and the history of science, amongst others.
Responsibilities
- Teach and advise students at both the graduate and undergraduate levels.
- Maintain an active program of scholarly research and publication.
- Contribute service to the Department, University, and profession.
- Build bridges between History and interdisciplinary initiatives at Rice.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
Ph.D. or professional degree
