Assistant Professor Tenure-Track - Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning
Assistant Professor Tenure-Track - Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning
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Assistant Professor TenureTrack Artificial Intelligence and Machine LearningAgency
Tarleton State UniversityDepartment
Computer Science and Electrical EngineeringProposed Minimum Salary
CommensurateJob Location
Stephenville TexasJob Type
FacultyJob Description
This is a 9month tenuretrack position located on Tarletons main campus in Stephenville Texas. Summer appointment is dependent upon need and funding availability. Work hours: MonFri; 8 AM5 PM or as work and teaching requirements indicate. May be required to teach at other campuses or online at the institutions discretion. Must have the ability to work remotely at the request of the university in times of inclement weather or other special circumstances.
The successful candidate will be expected to demonstrate excellence and innovation in teaching and the learning process maintain an impactful research program in AI or ML mentor undergraduate and graduate students seek external funding through grants and participate in the necessary operations of the institution.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities:
60 Teaching and Service:
Plan prepare and deliver lectures seminars and/or laboratory offerings to undergraduate and/or graduate students which may include general education core curriculum. Develop course syllabi select instructional materials and design assessments such as exams quizzes papers etc.
Assess student performance provide timely feedback and evaluate student learning outcomes to inform teaching practices and curriculum improvements.
Engage students in active learning foster critical thinking skills and provide opportunities for discussion collaboration and handson learning. Provide academic support and guidance to students through office hours feedback on assignments and mentoring.
Adhere to university policies academic integrity standards and accreditation requirements related to teaching responsibilities.
Incorporate innovative teaching methods technologies and pedagogical approaches to enhance student learning and engagement.
Engage in ongoing professional development activities to stay current in the field improve teaching skills and explore new instructional strategies.
Collaborate with colleagues departmental faculty and university staff to coordinate course offerings share resources and contribute to program development and improvement.
Participate in institutional service roles including but not limited to college committees advisory committees student/faculty recruitment and mentoring of new and parttime faculty.
40 Research Scholarship and Grantsmanship Activity:
Maintain an active agenda for research and scholarship appropriate to the academic discipline.
Make original contributions to the advancement of knowledge in the discipline through scholarly publications presentations or exhibitions.
Demonstrate potential for external funding national impact or professional recognition.
Minimum Qualifications:
Earned doctorate in Computer Science Artificial Intelligence Machine Learning or closely related areas from an accredited university.
Excellent written and oral communication skills in English.
Preferred Qualifications:
Demonstrated expertise in one or more of the following areas:
Traditional AI and/or ML algorithms
Hardwareimplemented AI/ML Edge AI AI for InternetofThings applications
Reinforcement Learning algorithms
Robotics
Established research in core AI theory and the development of novel algorithms or techniques.
Successful track record of contributions to the fields of AI and/or ML demonstrated by publications in relevant conferences and journals.
Demonstrated universitylevel teaching and mentorship experience particularly with graduate level students.
Knowledge Skills and Abilities:
Knowledge and understanding of AI and ML disciplinary subject matter at a level adequate for graduatelevel instruction; written and oral communication skills sufficient to conduct effective teaching and research activities; demonstrated ability to interact with students staff faculty and interdisciplinary teams in a professional collegial and collaborative manner; demonstrated willingness and ability to teach courses inperson and online in a university setting.
***Compensation will be competitive and commensurate with experience***
Application Procedure:
During the application process applicants have one opportunity to enter the requested information upload documents and submit the application. Applicants will not be able to make changes or add additional documents once the application materials have been submitted via Submit action.
Employment applications must include (required):
Completed online application
Cover Letter / Letter of Interest addressing qualifications
Curriculum Vitae or Resume
At least 3 current professional references and their full contact information and
Unofficial transcripts
Applicants with degrees earned outside the United States must submit transcripts translated into English along with an official credential evaluation from a recognized service.
Philosophy Statement related to Leadership Teaching and Research no more than 1500 words.
Applications received by Tarleton State University must have all job application data entered. Failure to provide all job application data could result in an invalid submission and a rejected application. See resume is not an acceptable entry in the job application. Incomplete applications will not be considered.
Review of applications will begin immediately and continue until the position is filled. Anticipated start date Fall 2025.
Official transcripts must be received directly from each degreegranting institution prior to a letter of appointment being issued.
All positions are securitysensitive. Applicants are subject to a criminal history investigation and employment is contingent upon the institutions verification of credentials and/or other information required by the institutions procedures including the completion of the criminal history check.
Equal Opportunity/Veterans/Disability Employer.
Employment Type
Full-Time
