Tenure-Track in Artificial Intelligence

Taylor University • Upland, IN

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About The Position

Taylor University’s Computer Science and Artificial Intelligence Department invites applications for a full-time, tenure-track Assistant Professor in Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning. Relevant expertise may come from areas including cybersecurity, data analysis, autonomous systems, expert systems, visual computing, and computational linguistics. The position is anticipated to begin in August 2027, dependent on grant funding. Rank and salary depend on qualifications and experience.

The role includes teaching courses in artificial intelligence and machine learning, foundational computer science, and courses connected to other departmental programs, depending on the candidate’s experience. The successful candidate will develop and maintain an active research and scholarship program, including faculty-mentored student scholarship, and participate in advising, faculty governance, professional societies, and professional service.

Mission and departmental fit are of primary importance. Candidates must testify to a personal experience of salvation in Jesus Christ, affirm Taylor University’s Statement of Faith, abide by and practice the Life Together Covenant, and agree with and support the University’s Foundational Documents. Taylor’s mission is to develop servant-leaders committed to ministering Christ’s redemptive love, grace, and truth. The department seeks to honor God, pursue excellence, and help students become outstanding computer scientists, exceptional systems analysts, committed Christians, and motivated to serve.

The department has eight full-time faculty members and serves students in Computer Science, Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning, Computer Engineering, Data Science, and Information Systems and Analysis. Department facilities include four computer labs, 170 dual-boot workstations, a cluster, 3D printers, a laser cutter, a CNC machine, and other engineering equipment. The department has taught and actively researched AI for four decades. Faculty and students participate in international trips, funded defense-sector research, and nano-satellite projects supported by government and private agencies.

Requirements

• An earned doctorate in Computer Science or a related field; ABD candidates will be considered.
• A Master’s degree with significant relevant professional experience may be considered, with the expectation that a doctoral degree is earned before tenure is awarded.
• Background in Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning.
• Excellence in teaching, including integration of faith into the classroom.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Mission and departmental fit are of primary importance.

Nice To Haves

• Face-to-face teaching experience.
• Evidence of active and ongoing scholarship.

Responsibilities

• Teach courses in artificial intelligence and machine learning, foundational computer science, and courses connected to other departmental programs, depending on experience.
• Develop and maintain an active program of research and scholarship, including faculty-mentored student scholarship.
• Participate in student advising.
• Participate in faculty governance responsibilities.
• Participate in professional societies and professional service.
• Testify to a personal experience of salvation in Jesus Christ, affirm belief in the University’s Statement of Faith, abide by and practice the Life Together Covenant, and agree with and support Taylor University’s Foundational Documents.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

What This Job Offers

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