Assistant Professor – Artificial Intelligence Education

New Mexico State University • Las Cruces, NM

6d • Onsite

About The Position

New Mexico State University invites applications for two tenure-track Assistant Professor positions in Applied AI (9-month appointments). Faculty will join an interdisciplinary cluster hire and be affiliated with the new Institute for Applied Practice in AI and Machine Learning. The position requires conducting innovative, externally funded research on the teaching, learning, and application of artificial intelligence, including AI pedagogy, curriculum design, credentialing, and studying the most effective ways to teach AI to different audiences. Responsibilities include teaching undergraduate and graduate courses in artificial intelligence, contributing to AI curriculum development, partnering with domain specialists to embed AI into disciplinary programs, leading the development of flexible credentialing pathways in AI, developing and delivering AI training and workforce development programs, advising and mentoring students, and engaging in professional and institutional service. A portion of the effort will be dedicated to the educational activities of the NMSU Institute for Applied Practice in AI and Machine Learning, promoting NMSU’s role in AI education.

Requirements

• Earned Ph.D. in a discipline relevant to the position (e.g., artificial intelligence, computing or computational sciences, learning sciences, education, or a relevant AI applied field, e.g., agriculture or manufacturing) by the time of hire.
• Demonstrated expertise as an AI generalist with a primary focus on teaching, AI curriculum development, credentialing, pedagogy, or educational integration of artificial intelligence.
• Evidence of scholarly productivity or high potential for conducting research in educational frameworks, curriculum design, or pedagogical methods related to AI.
• Experience or strong potential for securing external funding to support computing/AI education and program development.
• Demonstrated commitment to excellence in teaching, curriculum development, and student mentoring.

Nice To Haves

• Ability to work effectively in a collaborative, multidisciplinary academic environment.
• Preferred experience includes development of microcredentials or professional training programs, integration of AI into non-computing curricula, responsible AI practices, and support of diverse student populations.

Responsibilities

• Conduct innovative, externally funded research on the teaching, learning and application of artificial intelligence, including AI pedagogy, curriculum design, credentialing, and the study of the most effective ways to teach AI to different audiences (students, professionals, educators, and community members).
• Teach undergraduate and graduate courses in artificial intelligence and its applications, contributing to AI curriculum development across disciplines
• Partner with domain specialists across colleges to design and build curricula that embed AI into disciplinary programs of study.
• Lead the development of microcredentials, certificates, and other flexible credentialing pathways in AI.
• Develop and deliver AI training and workforce development programs for diverse audiences within and beyond the university.
• Advise and mentor students at the undergraduate, master’s, and doctoral levels.
• Engage in professional and institutional service, including outreach, committee participation, and strategic initiatives.
• Dedicate a portion of assigned effort to the educational activities of the NMSU Institute for Applied Practice in AI and Machine Learning, and promote NMSU’s role as a leader in AI education for the state and region.

What This Job Offers

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