Assistant/Associate Professor in the School of Applied and Creative Computing

Purdue University • West Lafayette, IN

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About The Position

The School of Applied and Creative Computing at Purdue University invites applications for a tenure-track Assistant or Associate Professor position in Applied Artificial Intelligence at the West Lafayette, Indiana campus starting in Fall 2026. We seek exceptional researchers and educators whose work advances the applications of Artificial Intelligence. Situated within Purdue University, a pioneering land-grant institution, the School of Applied and Creative Computing is a new school forged from the strategic merger of two long-standing computing departments, Computer Graphics and Computer Information Technology, and is one of three keystones of the Purdue Computes initiative. Fueled by high student demand, it is the largest school within the Purdue Polytechnic, one of ten colleges at Purdue. We are a research-intensive school dedicated to applied research shaped by close collaboration with industry, and we prepare students at the B.S., M.S., and Ph.D. levels to excel in the future of computing. The school offers a comprehensive portfolio of programs spanning Animation, Applied AI, Computer and Information Technology, Computing Infrastructure, Cybersecurity, Data Analytics and Visualization, Game Development, Human-Computer Interaction, and UX. Our commitment is to excellence in applied research, innovative teaching, and strong professional partnerships.

Requirements

• Completed a Ph.D. or expect to complete their Ph.D. by August 2026 in computing or closely related fields.

Responsibilities

• Pursue high-impact research programs and secure external funding.
• Mentor graduate (M.S. and Ph.D.) and undergraduate students in research.
• Conduct high-quality teaching at both the undergraduate and graduate levels.
• Participate in service to the school, university, and the discipline.
• Engage with industry, the community, and colleagues within the computing discipline.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Industry: Educational Services
• Education Level: Ph.D. or professional degree