Assistant Professor of Computer Science (Artificial Intelligence)

Texas A&M • Laredo, TX

2d • Onsite

About The Position

Texas A&M International University (TAMIU), a member of The Texas A&M University System, is seeking an Assistant Professor of Computer Science (Artificial Intelligence) to begin Fall 2027. TAMIU is a Hispanic-Serving Institution located in Laredo, Texas, dedicated to advancing knowledge through research, teaching, community engagement, and public service, with a focus on student success and research excellence. This is a tenure-track, nine-month position with a reduced teaching load to support research development. The primary duties involve establishing an independent, externally funded AI research program, particularly in areas like machine learning, natural language processing, computer vision, and deep learning. The role includes teaching AI, machine learning, computer vision, and related courses within the BS in Computer Science program, mentoring student research and senior design projects, and potentially contributing to the MS in Systems Engineering. Additional responsibilities include teaching other Computer Science and graduate courses, supporting recruitment, curriculum development, accreditation, School service, and collaborating on interdisciplinary research. This position requires face-to-face interactions on campus.

Requirements

• Hold a Ph.D. in Computer Science or a closely related discipline by the appointment start date. Applicants nearing completion may be considered if the degree is awarded before appointment.
• Demonstrate expertise in artificial intelligence through research, scholarship, professional experience, or a combination thereof.
• Ability to teach artificial intelligence or related Computer Science courses.
• Ability to mentor student research.
• Ability to establish an independent research program.
• Required expertise in artificial intelligence includes demonstrated strength in one or more of the following: machine learning; natural language processing; computer vision and image processing; deep learning; generative artificial intelligence and large language models; multimodal learning; reinforcement learning or trustworthy and explainable AI.

Nice To Haves

• Experience or demonstrated ability to pursue externally funded research.
• Experience or demonstrated ability to mentor undergraduate and graduate student research.
• Experience or demonstrated ability to develop advanced AI coursework.
• Experience or demonstrated ability to collaborate across disciplines.

Responsibilities

• Establishing an independent, externally funded AI research program, with particular interest in machine learning, natural language processing, computer vision, and deep learning.
• Contributing to the BS in Computer Science by teaching AI, machine learning, computer vision, and related courses.
• Mentoring student research and senior design projects.
• Opportunities also exist to contribute to the AI-themed MS in Systems Engineering.
• Teaching other Computer Science and graduate courses as needed.
• Supporting recruitment, curriculum development, accreditation, and School service.
• Collaborating with faculty and external partners on interdisciplinary research.

Benefits

• Health insurance
• Retirement benefits
• Life insurance
• Additional pay is available for summer teaching.
• Financial support for professional development opportunities, such as attending academic conferences, is also provided.
• Moving expenses are covered in whole or in part by the University.

What This Job Offers

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