Assistant Professor of the Practice - Artificial Intelligence
About The Position
The College of Engineering seeks an experienced Professor of Practice in Artificial Intelligence (AI) to lead the development and delivery of industry-relevant AI curriculum, microcredentialing programs, and applied workforce training for undergraduate and graduate engineering students. This is a 12-month, practice-focused faculty position emphasizing curriculum innovation, AI laboratory development, industry engagement, and hands-on teaching. Please Note: The salary is determined in accordance with the University’s compensation structure and will be commensurate with the candidates’ education and experience, within the assigned salary range for this position.
Requirements
- Master’s degree or Ph.D. in Engineering, Computer Science, AI, Data Science, or a related field
- Two years of Teaching or professional training experience
- Significant industry experience applying AI technologies.
- Experience translating industry practices into academic curriculum.
- Strong communication and collaboration skills
Nice To Haves
- Ph.D. in a relevant discipline.
- Experience developing microcredentials or professional training programs.
- Experience with cloud AI platforms or MLOps.
- Experience managing instructional labs.
- Established industry network.
Responsibilities
- AI Curriculum Development & Instruction Design, develop, and deliver industry-relevant AI curricula for undergraduate and graduate engineering programs
- Develop applied courses in machine learning, deep learning, generative AI, data engineering, and AI for engineering applications
- Employ hands-on, project-based, and experiential learning methodologies
- Integrate real-world datasets, industry tools, and cloud-based AI platforms into coursework
- Microcredentialing & Workforce Readiness Design and implement industry-aligned AI microcredentialing programs, badges, and certificates
- Ensure microcredentials align with workforce needs and employer expectations
- Collaborate with industry partners to co-develop curriculum and applied projects
- Support stackable credentials for students and working professionals
- AI Laboratory Development & Management Lead the development, operation, and continuous modernization of an AI instructional laboratory
- Specify and manage AI-related hardware, software, and cloud infrastructure
- Establish lab policies, procedures, and instructional use guidelines
- Industry Engagement & Partnerships Build and maintain partnerships with industry, government, and nonprofit organizations.
- Engage industry professionals in teaching, mentoring, and applied projects.
- Facilitate internships, capstone projects, and workforce pipelines.
- Service & Program Development Contribute to program assessment, accreditation, and continuous improvement
- Support strategic initiatives related to AI and workforce development
- Mentor students pursuing applied AI careers
- Performs other duties as assigned
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Education Level
Ph.D. or professional degree
