Open Rank Professor of OU Polytechnic Institute – Applied Artificial Intelligence (Ranked Renewable Term)

University of Oklahoma Norman Campus • Norman, OK

31d • Onsite

About The Position

The University of Oklahoma (OU) is expanding its newly established OU Polytechnic Institute (OUPI) within the Gallogly College of Engineering. This initiative aims to enhance the state's educational offerings, provide students with a unique and career-enabling educational experience, and meet industry demands for a skilled and adaptable workforce. This position will contribute to the extension of OUPI from Tulsa to the Norman Campus, with classes in applied artificial intelligence beginning in August 2025. The role is a full-time, ranked renewable term Assistant, Associate, or Full Professor position with a teaching emphasis in applied artificial intelligence, advanced computing, and related fields. The successful candidate will be passionate about teaching and mentoring, instrumental in designing and implementing new degree programs, and will provide leadership in curriculum innovation. OUPI will offer bachelor's degrees in Norman, bachelor's completion programs in Tulsa, and graduate degrees focused on innovation and advanced technology, both online and in-person. Data science abilities are crucial across these areas. The targeted start date is August 2026 or January 2027. Candidates should be outstanding communicators, enjoy collegiality, and demonstrate empathy in student interactions. Creative activity emphasis may include pedagogical methods, curriculum enhancement/design, student recruitment/retention, and K-12 outreach, with potential outputs such as conference presentations and publications in educational journals. The Gallogly College of Engineering (GCoE) is undergoing significant faculty growth, aiming for a nearly 70% increase in faculty size within three years, and is committed to increasing its student body by over 20% in the next six years. OU is a Carnegie-R1 research university with a strong commitment to teaching, research, and community engagement. The Norman campus is known for its cultural richness, excellent schools, amenities, and low cost of living. OU supports faculty development through various centers and offices, including the Center for Faculty Excellence and the Office of Vice President for Research and Partnerships, as well as through mentoring and orientation programs within the GCoE.

Requirements

• Earned a doctoral degree in a computing-related field by the start date of the position.
• Teaching experience at the college level in artificial intelligence, advanced computing, or a closely related field.
• Experience with computing student education through teaching and student mentoring.
• To hold the rank of associate or full professor, candidates must have the requisite record of professional experience, research, scholarship, teaching, and mentoring in artificial intelligence or an advanced computing related field.

Nice To Haves

• Evidence of scholarship in computing and/or engineering education.

Responsibilities

• Teaching emphasis in applied artificial intelligence, advanced computing, and related fields.
• Designing and implementing new degree programs.
• Providing leadership in curriculum innovation.
• Mentoring students.
• Contributing to student recruitment and retention.
• Engaging in K-12 outreach.
• Fostering a welcoming environment in all aspects of faculty responsibility, including classroom, academic community, and professional commitments.

Benefits

• Option for 3 additional months of support for the 9-month appointment.
• Support and resources through OU's Center for Faculty Excellence and Office of Vice President for Research and Partnerships.
• Faculty development through mentoring, new faculty orientation series, and access to research and educational support.

What This Job Offers

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