Open Rank Tenure-Track Faculty in Core AI - Miner School of Computer & Information Sciences

University of Massachusetts•Lowell, MA

6d•$75,000 - $233,000•Onsite

About The Position

The Miner School of Computer & Information Sciences at the University of Massachusetts Lowell invites applications for a tenure-track, open-rank faculty position in the field of core Artificial Intelligence (AI), including but not limited to Generative AI, Foundation Models, Large Language Models (LLMs), Vision-Language Models (VLMs), World Models, AI Agents, Multimodal Learning, Machine Learning, and Trustworthy AI. Starting in September 2027, this role is expected to help build our programs in Applied Artificial Intelligence and to contribute to the development of our recently established Center for Artificial Intelligence Research Computing.

Requirements

Ph.D. in computer and information sciences or a closely related discipline.
Commitment to developing and sustaining externally funded research programs.
Strong potential to establish and maintain substantial research, teaching, and service.
Ability to publish refereed publications.
Ability to obtain competitive external grants.
Ability to supervise postgraduate students.
Demonstrated capability of management and leadership that could apply in an academic environment.
Curriculum Vitae (CV)
Cover Letter (Please include in your cover letter the rank of the position you are applying for)
Teaching Statement/Philosophy (1-3 pages)
Research Statement (1–3 pages), including research interests and future research plans
Names and contact information of three references

Nice To Haves

Expertise in core areas of AI, including but not limited to Generative AI, Foundation Models, Large Language Models (LLMs), Vision-Language Models (VLMs), World Models, AI Agents, Multimodal Learning, Machine Learning, and Trustworthy AI.

Responsibilities

Develop and sustain externally funded research programs.
Establish and maintain substantial research, teaching, and service.
Publish refereed publications.
Obtain competitive external grants.
Supervise postgraduate students.
Demonstrate capability of management and leadership that could apply in an academic environment.
Develop and sustain a nationally recognized research program.
Provide leadership for the newly approved B.S. program in Applied Artificial Intelligence and Data Science.
Teach undergraduate and graduate courses, including core courses within the school as well as specialized courses aligned with the candidate's areas of expertise.